The Thomas Hodge Foundation
Historical FunderOakland, California · EIN 20-0513675 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Douglas R Scott |
|---|---|
| Address | 1565 Jackson Street, Oakland CA 94612 |
| Phone | 5105341128 |
| Form and materials | No formal application is currently used. Grants are awarded to non-profit organizations. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Grants are given to non-profit organizations. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asante Foundation | Medford, OR | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | Kerryville, TX | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission | Richmond, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Alameda Unified School Dist | Alameda, CA | Susan Scott Scholarship | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Los Angeles, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| California Alumni Taap | Berkeley, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Covenant House Of California | Oakland, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity East Bay | Oakland, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Rogue Valley | Medford, OR | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Greater San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Oakland, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Life House | San Rafael, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Alameda County | Oakland, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Ritter Center | San Rafael, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Soroptimist International of the Americas Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Vivalon | San Rafael, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| MALT - Marin Agricultural Land Trust | Point Reyes Station, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $750 |
| Project Open Hand | San Francisco, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $750 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Support Charitable Purpose | $600 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Alameda County Salvation Army | Oakland, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Oakland | Oakland, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| First Baptist Church of Alameda | Alameda, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Glide | San Francisco, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind - San Rafael | San Rafael, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Heifer International | Albert Lea, MN | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Keepers Of The Wild | Valentine, AZ | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Little Wishes | San Anselmo, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Mercy Corps | Boone, IA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Nativity Of Christ Greek Church | Novato, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Project HOPE | Washington, DC | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| The Juniper Fund | Seattle, WA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| The Salvation Army - San Rafael Corps | City of Industry, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Turpentine Creek Foundation Inc | Eureka Springs, AR | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| WildCare | San Rafael, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Support Charitable Purpose | $500 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | Support Charitable Purpose | $300 |
| Project K-9 Hero | Detroit, MI | Support Charitable Purpose | $300 |
| Charity Navigator | Boone, IA | Support Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| LEAD Inc | Allentown, NJ | Support Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | Support Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| Special Olympics - Northern California | Pleasant Hill, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $250 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Support Charitable Purpose | $250 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,150 | 65 |
| 2024 | $41,700 | 58 |
| 2023 | $42,050 | 69 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640809349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0513675
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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