The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 86-3075690 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$48K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$117K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Trinity Acadamy | Glenshaw, PA | Provide money for general school use | $8,500 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Aid families of deceased seals | $5,183 |
| North Catholic High School | Cranberry Twp, PA | Aid catholic education | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Parish | Pittsburgh, PA | Provide funds for church programs | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Aid families of deceased seals | $4,000 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | Aid to provider of shelter and food to the homeless | $3,119 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Pittsburgh, PA | Aid an institution that provides shelter and care to the aged | $3,010 |
| Oakland Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA | Support catholic girls education | $3,000 |
| Blessed Trinity Acadamy | Glenshaw, PA | Provide money to the school's scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Robin Ames Foundation | Bruceton, WV | Provide money for an awareness campaign for attentive driving | $3,000 |
| Oakland Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA | Support catholic girls education | $2,500 |
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Aid for disabled and infirm children | $1,051 |
| Christ the King Parish St Vincent Depaul Society | Pittsburgh, PA | Provide funds to the st vincent depaul food bank | $1,030 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Aid cancer research and treatment for children | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,393 | 14 |
| 2024 | $53,951 | 10 |
| 2023 | $53,600 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640449349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3075690
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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