Private foundation · Gallatin
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 8 grants worth $50,000 to Tennessee groups, 8 of them in Sumner County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $7,000. Most often for: “For Its GeneralPurposes”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $50,000 · 8 in Sumner County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $7,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000: the middle grant to the 5 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Sumner County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 62% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $50,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50K | $50K | 8 |
| 2023 | $52K | $27K | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- William C HudginsPres/director
- Wilda H DodsonSec/director
- Penn Ueoka DodsonDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- For Its GeneralPurposes (4 grants)
- For Its General Purposes (4 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 5 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sumner County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer State College Fd | Gallatin, Sumner County | For Its General Purposes | $10K |
| Gallatin Day Care Ctr Inc. | Gallatin, Sumner County | For Its GeneralPurposes | $7,000 |
| Gallatin Cares | Gallatin, Sumner County | For Its General Purposes | $7,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Restore | Gallatin, Sumner County | For Its GeneralPurposes | $7,000 |
| Volunteer Equine Advocates | Gallatin, Sumner County | For Its GeneralPurposes | $7,000 |
| Gallatin Shalom Zone | Gallatin, Sumner County | For Its GeneralPurposes | $5,000 |
| Feed Sumner Food Bank | Gallatin, Sumner County | For Its General Purposes | $3,500 |
| Sumner Spay & Neuter | Gallatin, Sumner County | For Its General Purposes | $3,500 |