Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Gallatin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $776K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $116K.
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $50K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,250
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $775,539
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Volunteer State College Fd ($10K). Together the top 8 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $53K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer State College Fd Gallatin, TN | For Its General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Gallatin Day Care Ctr Inc Gallatin, TN | For Its GeneralPurposes | $7,000 |
| Gallatin Cares Gallatin, TN | For Its General Purposes | $7,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Restore Gallatin, TN | For Its GeneralPurposes | $7,000 |
| Volunteer Equine Advocates Gallatin, TN | For Its GeneralPurposes | $7,000 |
| Gallatin Shalom Zone Gallatin, TN | For Its GeneralPurposes | $5,000 |
| Feed Sumner Food Bank Gallatin, TN | For Its General Purposes | $3,500 |
| Sumner Spay & Neuter Gallatin, TN | For Its General Purposes | $3,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $775,539 | $116,937 | $59,489 | $50,000 | 8 | $57,963 | $116,354 | $56,158 |
| 2023 | $717,908 | $68,352 | $60,887 | $52,000 | 6 | $59,584 | $67,856 | $47,547 |
| 2022 | $718,160 | $58,396 | $55,688 | $46,000 | 7 | $53,774 | $58,055 | $47,859 |
| 2021 | $707,685 | $113,412 | $60,470 | $53,000 | 6 | $59,837 | $113,143 | $54,984 |
| 2020 | $654,743 | $26,186 | $43,716 | $36,000 | 5 | — | $26,176 | $43,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by William C Hudgins, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William C Hudgins
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Penn Ueoka Dodson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wilda H Dodson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan D Hiller (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Deceased in 2023
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $50K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 6 grants.
What is Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,250, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gallatin, TN (8 grants).
Does Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Its GeneralPurposes" (4 grants).
Who are Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Volunteer State College Fd ($10,000), Gallatin Day Care Ctr Inc ($7,000) and Gallatin Cares ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $776K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1808946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
United Way of Sumner County
Hendersonville, TN
United Way of Sumner County funds health and human services programs focused on healthy communities, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resilience in Sumner County, Tennessee. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,357 to $68,212, with a median of $13,300. It accepts applications through a competitive process, but new applicants and requests for previously unfunded programs must first submit a Letter of Intent and be invited to apply.
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
23
Total Given
$458K
The Oak Tree Charitable Trust
Gallatin, TN
The Oak Tree Charitable Trust gave $37,450 in 2025 across 20 grants, typically $200–$7,500, to organizations working in areas including human rights, housing, education, survivor recovery, and environmental protection; land-preservation awards are restricted. Grants went to organizations in several states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with the most funding in Tennessee, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It accepts unsolicited written requests with proof of 501(c)(3) status; the filing lists a September 30 deadline.
Assets
$583K
Grants
20
Total Given
$37K
Memorial Foundation Inc
Madison, TN
Memorial Foundation Inc funds nonprofit work in health care, human and social services, education, senior enrichment, youth development, substance abuse, and community services, primarily serving Davidson, Sumner, and Robertson counties in Tennessee. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $200,000, with a median of $15,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; organizations must contact the Foundation to discuss eligibility before applying.
Assets
$135.1M
Grants
182
Total Given
$4.4M
The Goodall Family Foundation
Gallatin, TN
Assets
$8K
Grants
37
Total Given
$164K
Carolyn Smith Foundation
Hendersonville, TN
The Carolyn Smith Foundation funds economic prosperity—especially housing, food security, and economic mobility—and dementia and neurodegenerative disease, as well as animal welfare, education, arts and culture, the environment, and healthcare. It primarily supports nonprofits serving Middle Tennessee, especially Davidson and Sumner Counties, and its 2025 grants had a median of $15,000, ranging from $328 to $225,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through its Spring application cycle; the 2026 cycle has closed, and the next is scheduled for February 1, 2027.
Assets
$2.1M
Grants
165
Total Given
$4.8M
Gregory-Greenberg Children' S Foundation
Pasadena, CA
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
5
Total Given
$160K
More similar funders
More Funders in Tennessee
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Dodson Family Charitable Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?