Hodges Charitable Foundation
Hodges Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $229K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $15K.
Hodges Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Hodges Charitable Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $25K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $25,000
- -46.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +166.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $229,338
- -4.6% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
Who Hodges Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was UNC-Greensboro ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $47K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC-Greensboro Greensboro, NC | Jackson Library | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $229,338 | $17,249 | $28,463 | $25,000 | 1 | $15,232 | $12,346 |
| 2019 | $240,522 | $21,499 | $50,886 | $47,000 | 5 | $19,389 | $13,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hodges Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hodges Charitable Foundation is led by Luther Hodges, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Luther Hodges
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Hodges Charitable Foundation
How much does Hodges Charitable Foundation give each year?
Hodges Charitable Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $47K across 5 grants.
How large is Hodges Charitable Foundation?
Hodges Charitable Foundation reported $229K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17K.
Where does Hodges Charitable Foundation operate?
Hodges Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.
How much is Hodges Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Hodges Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hodges Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Hodges Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5384529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
Live grants for the work Hodges Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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