Dodson Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission focuses on education, health, and community welfare, as evidenced by its funding for scholarships, cancer research, and food banks. The foundation serves diverse populations, including students, individuals facing health challenges, and those in need of food assistance. It actively supports both local and national organizations, reflecting a broad commitment to enhancing community well-being and addressing critical social issues.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid-sized, established nonprofit working in education/scholarships, food security, health, or community services with capacity to manage unrestricted grants in the mid-$10Ks to low-$100Ks range and access to referral/introduction channels.
Good Fit
- • Programs in scholarships, education, food banks, human services, or health charities.
- • Ability to use mid-sized unrestricted operating support (median grant around $25K).
- • Presence in states the foundation funds frequently (examples: FL, TX, AZ, WI).
- • A direct introduction or referral from an existing grantee, intermediary, or board contact.
- • Track record of stable operations and measurable program impact.
Geography
Grantmaking is multi-state: the latest year shows grants across about 17 states and roughly 90% of dollars flowed outside the foundation state, indicating a national/multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 82 distinct recipients with modest top-five concentration (about 18%) and a mix of returning and new grantees, demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
Behavior shows meaningful entry of new grantees (about 35 new recipients in the latest year), but the foundation also declares an invitation-only/preselected application policy and no public website or submission contacts were found, so public access is limited even though new entrants do appear to be added.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
