Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is a private foundation based in Newark, New Jersey. The foundation is committed to shifting power and resources to communities most impacted by structural racism and inequity, and those most excluded from investment and opportunity. The foundation employs 12 people and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$349.2M
+6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.6M
+0.5% YoY
Grant Count
193
-22.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+30.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation seeks a just and equitable New Jersey where people of all races and communities have equitable access to opportunities to thrive.
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Arts
- Education
- Environment
- Informed communities
- Poetry
- Policy advocacy
- Movement building
- Narrative change
- Economic inequity
The foundation's work is grounded in addressing the root causes of structural racism and inequity across New Jersey. Over its history, the Dodge Foundation has helped build arts, education, environment, and local journalism ecosystems across the state.
Grantmaking
Typical grant awards range from $50 to $1,555,000. Recent grant announcements include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in New Jersey, with some activity in New York and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $327 million to $349 million
- Total Revenue: $24.3 million
- Total Expenses: $17.4 million
- Total Giving: $10,629,427
- Total Liabilities: $7.07 million
Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation, tax-exempt since January 1975 EIN: 23-7406010
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $349,162,579 | $327,236,430 | $307,648,817 |
| Revenue | $40,200,635 | $24,341,521 | $35,786,409 |
| Expenses | $15,521,114 | $17,425,953 | $22,091,255 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $17,253,516 | $16,313,764 | $16,411,744 |
| Net Investment Income | $26,370,849 | $5,070,246 | $13,165,857 |
| Distributable Amount | $16,166,317 | $15,404,316 | $16,309,770 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key staff members include:
- Cynthia Evans: Chief Financial Officer
- Camilo Mendez: Chief Financial Officer
- Malcolm McClain: Program Director, Housing
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON D PINKETT III | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| BARBARA MORAN | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MARK GRIER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J ELLIMAN | CHAIR EMERITUS | 2 | — |
| ROSE HARVEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANISA KAMADOLI COSTA | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAN FATTON | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELEANOR HORNE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BARBARA BELL COLEMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROB CONNOR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TANUJA DEHNE | PRESIDENT AND CEO THRU 03/24 | 50 | $113,553 |
| CAMILO MENDEZ | CFO AND ASS'T TREASURER | 50 | $353,700 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced several major grant initiatives in recent years, including multimillion-dollar grants focused on building partnerships across New Jersey and supporting economic expansion efforts. The foundation also makes its Newark office space available to mission-aligned partners for events.
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Accelerate Rising\Contact Information
Address: 550 Broad Street, Suite 1001, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-540-8442
Email: info@grdodge.org (general inquiries: questions@grdodge.org)
Website: grdodge.org
Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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