P L Dodge Foundation Inc
P L Dodge Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tallahassee, Florida. It made 10 grants totaling $76,500 in 2024, supporting organizations with programs in education, employment skills, children’s services, and food access.
P L Dodge Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: P L Dodge Foundation Inc gave $77K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,500
- +31.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,650
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $834,024
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to P L Dodge Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing instructs applicants to submit a written request with specific information about the grant request and a copy of their 501(c)(3) certification. The foundation does not make loans, personal grants, or scholarships.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen Oconnell
Mailing address: 1351 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: (305) 720-3078
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who P L Dodge Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Education Fund ($20K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is P L Dodge Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2023) to $87K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Education Fund Hialeah, FL | Teacher Mini Grant Program Funding | $20,000 |
| Sundari Lotus House Miami, FL | Womens and Childrens Shelterprogram Support | $10,500 |
| Jr Achievement of Greater Miami IN Miami, FL | Program Support Job Developmentskills | $10,000 |
| Ami Kids Inc Miami, FL | Juvenile Rehabilitation Program | $6,000 |
| Lighthouse Childrens Home Tallahassee, FL | Childrens Program Support Grant | $6,000 |
| Educate Tomorrow Miami Beach, FL | Educational Program for Disadvantaged Kids | $5,000 |
| Take Stock in Children Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Educational Program Support | $5,000 |
| Humble House Ministries Tallahassee, FL | Program Supportfor Womens Transation from Jail | $5,000 |
| OIC of South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL | Grant for Stemlinxprogram for Kidstechnology | $5,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Hollywood, FL | Program Support Grant | $4,000 |
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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 | $834,024 | $66,688 | $112,612 | $76,500 | 10 | $91,118 | $39,194 | $69,686 |
| 2023 | $880,274 | $5,473 | $99,521 | $58,000 | 8 | $75,591 | $23,421 | $65,817 |
| 2022 | $974,475 | $14,726 | $126,966 | $77,500 | 10 | $98,280 | $10,980 | $70,745 |
| 2021 | $1,087,279 | $69,279 | $136,706 | $87,000 | 10 | $108,299 | $40,872 | $74,612 |
| 2020 | $1,155,089 | $44,349 | $122,612 | $74,000 | 5 | — | $27,561 | $72,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, P L Dodge Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education programs, teacher mini-grants, job-development skills, juvenile rehabilitation, children’s services, women’s services, STEM programming, and food assistance.
Among its grantees, The Education Fund described its mission as improving the quality of education in Miami-Dade County public schools. Lighthouse Children’s Home described its mission as providing a Christian home and educational opportunities for displaced children. OIC of South Florida described its mission as providing self-help skills and employment opportunities for disadvantaged and underemployed South Florida residents. Feeding South Florida described its mission as ending hunger in South Florida through food access, advocacy, and programming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $76,500. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,500. Its largest awards included $20,000 to The Education Fund for teacher mini-grant program funding, $10,500 to Sundari Lotus House for women’s and children’s shelter program support, and $10,000 to Junior Achievement of Greater Miami for job-development-skills program support. Other awards included $6,000 each to AMI Kids and Lighthouse Children’s Home, and $5,000 each to Educate Tomorrow, Take Stock in Children, Humble House Ministries, and OIC of South Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pamela Warnet as president, Roderick Petrey as vice president, and Stephen C OConnell Jr as treasurer.
P L Dodge Foundation Inc is led by Pamela Warnet, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pamela Warnet
President
Vpsec → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Roderick Petrey
Vice President
Vpsec → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
$12K (2020) → $0 (2024)
STEPHEN C OCONNELL Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Luther Jones (2020–2022) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Pamela Warnet (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about P L Dodge Foundation Inc
How much does P L Dodge Foundation Inc give each year?
P L Dodge Foundation Inc gave $77K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 8 grants.
What is P L Dodge Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
P L Dodge Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $7,650, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from P L Dodge Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does P L Dodge Foundation Inc give grants?
P L Dodge Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants), Tallahassee, FL (2 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does P L Dodge Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on P L Dodge Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are P L Dodge Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
P L Dodge Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Education Fund ($20,000), Sundari Lotus House ($10,500) and Jr Achievement of Greater Miami IN ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is P L Dodge Foundation Inc?
P L Dodge Foundation Inc reported $834K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does P L Dodge Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education programs, teacher mini-grants, job-development skills, juvenile rehabilitation, children’s services, women’s services, STEM programming, and food assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from P L Dodge Foundation Inc?
The filing instructs applicants to submit a written request with specific information about the grant request and a copy of their 501(c)(3) certification. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is P L Dodge Foundation Inc's EIN?
P L Dodge Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1032805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). P L Dodge Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/p-l-dodge-foundation-inc-morg_5e74a7ca33614756abf0f487794dba22
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