Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc
The Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Longboat Key, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in disaster relief, food assistance, child and family services, marine science, and education.
Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc gave $600K across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Florida. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $599,725
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,087
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $12,792,453
- +30.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (10 of 66, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6011 Gulf Of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228
Phone: (941) 387-7733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($100K). Together the top 10 received $372K.
Grant Size Distribution
306 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 295 grants of 306 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 17% to North Carolina, 9% to New York, and 8% each to New Hampshire and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 66 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $381K (2019) to $600K (2025). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Turning Points Network Claremont, NH | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Christ Church of Longboat Key Inc Longboat Key, FL | General Operations | $41,825 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operations | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army Bradenton, FL | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Stephen Siller Staten Island, NY | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Inc Sarasota, FL | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Harvest House Sarasota, FL | General Operations | $25,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc Sarasota, FL | General Operations | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,792,453 | $3,749,318 | $742,341 | $599,725 | 66 | $613,986 | $3,448,705 | $697,249 |
| 2024 | $9,783,476 | $1,908,374 | $650,943 | $545,198 | 58 | $549,813 | $1,760,509 | $618,625 |
| 2023 | $8,526,045 | $695,423 | $630,353 | $538,000 | 59 | $542,540 | $586,279 | $550,086 |
| 2022 | $8,460,975 | $842,951 | $715,189 | $586,500 | 66 | $590,810 | $706,321 | $544,279 |
| 2021 | $8,333,213 | $1,275,171 | $590,949 | $460,300 | 57 | $464,510 | $1,161,331 | $614,456 |
| 2020 | $7,648,991 | $1,379,298 | $529,886 | $434,403 | 57 | — | $898,185 | $442,889 |
| 2019 | $6,799,579 | $582,302 | $486,402 | $381,325 | 57 | — | $497,573 | $434,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $697K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. All Faiths Food Bank says it works with partners to provide healthy solutions to end hunger in its community. Safe Children Coalition describes its mission as protecting children and youth, strengthening families, and building community. Mote Marine Laboratory describes its work as advancing marine and environmental sciences through research, education, and public outreach.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 66 grants totaling $599,725 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest 2025 grant was $100,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for general operations. Other notable awards included $50,000 to Turning Points Network and $41,825 to Christ Church of Longboat Key Inc., both for general operations. The American National Red Cross received $30,000 for general operations. Grants of $25,000 each went to The Salvation Army, Tunnel to Towers Foundation Stephen Siller, Mote Marine Laboratory, Israel Tennis Centers Foundation, Harvest House, All Faiths Food Bank, and Safe Children Coalition, each for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert E Dods as president, Elizabeth Dods as secretary/treasurer, William Dods as vice president, and Pete Henseler and Petar Sibinkic as directors.
Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert E. Dods, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert E. Dods
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Henseler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Petar Sibinkic
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Dods
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Dods
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc
How much does Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc gave $600K across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $545K across 58 grants.
What is Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,087, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (17%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (11 grants), Bradenton, FL (5 grants), Longboat Key, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (66 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($100,000), Turning Points Network ($50,000) and Christ Church of Longboat Key Inc ($41,825), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc?
Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $614K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $697K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5068080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Robert E Dods Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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