Pacific Dental Services Foundation
Pacific Dental Services Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. It supports oral-health access and service, including specialized dental care, international dental work, and education and career development for dental assistants.
Pacific Dental Services Foundation at a glance
In short: Pacific Dental Services Foundation gave $342K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $342,051
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $22,803
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,046,886
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pacific Dental Services Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit the requested application materials in writing or by email, as described in the foundation’s filing.
- Review Cycle
- At least six months before the requested grant date.
- Deadline
- At least six months before the requested grant date.
- Contact
Application contact: Joanna Rodgers
Mailing address: 17000 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: (714) 845-8500
Email: pdsfoundation@pacden.com
Website: https://pdsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pacific Dental Services Foundation
Who Pacific Dental Services Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kaleidoscope Group ($200K). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($11,416), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 90 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes programs in Phoenix, Arizona, and Xenacoj, Guatemala, and its filing describes mobile-clinic service in urban and rural communities. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Among the states listed in the filing, Illinois received 58% of grant dollars, Florida 17%, California 12%, Washington 2%, and Idaho 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pacific Dental Services Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $195K (2020) to $342K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $342K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Group Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $200,000 |
| Concorde Career Colleges Inc Tampa, FL | Scholarship | $52,969 |
| United Education Institute Bakersfield, CA | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| US Department of Education - Ed Financial El Cajon, CA | Scholarship | $12,031 |
| Carrington College Nampa, ID | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Herzing University Ltd Big Lake, MN | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| North West College Las Vegas, NV | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $11,416 |
| Pima Medical Institute Covington, WA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ross Education Holdings Inc Newport, KY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,046,886 | $2,769,798 | $2,531,094 | $342,051 | 15 | $1,307,676 | — |
| 2023 | $2,620,928 | $2,430,039 | $2,097,829 | — | — | — | $4,868 |
| 2022 | $2,170,239 | $1,771,715 | $1,528,888 | $276,946 | 22 | $632,377 | $2,185 |
| 2021 | $1,743,226 | $1,773,662 | $1,269,627 | $298,310 | 16 | $627,299 | $11,562 |
| 2020 | $1,573,026 | $704,978 | $1,111,699 | $194,705 | 37 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to improve overall health by improving oral health, through opportunities to serve locally, nationally, and internationally.” Its website describes work in special-needs dentistry, international dentistry, and dental-assistant education.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct activities that include a mobile dental clinic serving challenged urban areas and rural communities, free dental care through service trips, and training and supplies for local dental professionals. Its filing also describes scholarship support for students seeking economic independence through education, mentorship, and on-the-job training.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $342,051. The median grant was $5,000; grants ranged from $934 to $200,000. The listed grants were designated for scholarships. Among the largest were Kaleidoscope Group in Chicago, Illinois ($200,000); Concorde Career Colleges Inc. in Tampa, Florida ($52,969); United Education Institute in Bakersfield, California ($30,000); and US Department of Education - ED Financial in El Cajon, California ($12,031).
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to submit a written application or email application with the requesting organization’s details, a description and location of the proposed charitable activities, the people or causes served, the requested amount and dates, prior charitable activities, and the submitter’s contact information. An independent auditors’ report for the most recent two years should be included if available. Requested awards must be consistent with the foundation’s charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen Thorne as chairman; Joanna Rodgers as co-chairperson; Michael Le as executive director; Dr. Jack Dillenberg as emeritus director; and Dr. Carolyn Ghazal and Dr. Lynda Watanabe as directors.
Pacific Dental Services Foundation is led by Michael Le, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Le
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$185K (2022) → $215K (2024)
Joanna Rodgers
Co-Chairperson
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
Vice Chairman → Co-Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Thorne
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Ghazal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Watanabe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Dillenberg
Emeritus Director
Director → Emeritus Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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 $215K, to Michael Le (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Dental Services Foundation
How much does Pacific Dental Services Foundation give each year?
Pacific Dental Services Foundation gave $342K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Pacific Dental Services Foundation's typical grant size?
Pacific Dental Services Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $22,803, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pacific Dental Services Foundation give grants?
Pacific Dental Services Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and California (12%).
Does Pacific Dental Services Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Pacific Dental Services Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
Who are Pacific Dental Services Foundation's largest grantees?
Pacific Dental Services Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kaleidoscope Group ($200,000), Concorde Career Colleges Inc ($52,969) and United Education Institute ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($11,416), which are not listed by name. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pacific Dental Services Foundation?
Pacific Dental Services Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Pacific Dental Services Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to improve overall health by improving oral health, through opportunities to serve locally, nationally, and internationally.” Its website describes work in special-needs dentistry, international dentistry, and dental-assistant education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pacific Dental Services Foundation?
Submit the requested application materials in writing or by email, as described in the foundation’s filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pacific Dental Services Foundation's EIN?
Pacific Dental Services Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5083789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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