RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc
RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 32 grants totaling $411,950, supporting organizations working in areas including education, health, research, and economic opportunity.
RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $412K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Connecticut. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $411,950
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,873
- +24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,925
- Total assets
- $1,391,594
- -14.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (31% 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 RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Villanova University ($55K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $316K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 141 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (31%), New York (28%), Washington, DC (18%), Pennsylvania (13%), and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 413% 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 $169K (2020) to $412K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | CEER Project | $50,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research New York, NY | Supporting research for developing a novel platform for patient selection and disease tracking using super-resolution microscopy and AI | $34,000 |
| Samuel Ready Scholarships Inc Riderwood, MD | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $30,000 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Buffalo, NY | Charitable Event | $28,000 |
| Nuvance Health Poughkeepsie, NY | Health, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Program | $25,000 |
| Womens Business Development Council Inc Stamford, CT | Launch Pad Grant Program | $25,000 |
| National Academy of Engineering Fund Washington, DC | NAEF Beckman Center Operations Endowment Fund | $20,000 |
| The New American Dream Foundation Inc Danbury, CT | Emergency Fund | $20,000 |
| The Center for Empowerment and Education Inc Danbury, CT | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,391,594 | $208,311 | $440,502 | $411,950 | 32 | $396,186 | $284,767 | $95,911 |
| 2023 | $1,623,785 | $243,995 | $373,783 | $352,773 | 34 | $336,846 | $268,084 | $99,966 |
| 2022 | $1,753,573 | $270,417 | $217,488 | $192,662 | 26 | $176,348 | $66,544 | $93,815 |
| 2021 | $1,700,644 | $388,356 | $314,322 | $295,000 | 25 | $280,154 | $462,526 | $100,373 |
| 2020 | $1,626,610 | $695,670 | $181,971 | $169,000 | 24 | — | $48,798 | $69,496 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $96K 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 went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Villanova University describes itself as a Catholic Augustinian community of higher education, while the Human Rights Campaign Foundation says it promotes public education and welfare for the LGBTQ+ community. The Women’s Business Development Council describes its mission as supporting women’s economic prosperity through entrepreneurial and financial education in Connecticut. Other recipients include organizations focused on cancer research and patient support, health care, engineering, scholarships, and student assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $411,950. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,925.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Human Rights Campaign Foundation for a charitable event and $50,000 to Villanova University for its CEER Project; $34,000 to Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research to support research using super-resolution microscopy and AI; and $30,000 to Samuel Ready Scholarships Inc as an expenditure responsibility grant. Other notable grants included $28,000 to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation for a charitable event, $25,000 each to Nuvance Health for its Health, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Program and to Women’s Business Development Council for its Launch Pad Grant Program, and $20,000 each to National Academy of Engineering Fund and The New American Dream Foundation Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne K Roby as president and director; Gabriella R Dodd as director and treasurer; Leah R Dodd as director and secretary; and Georgia G Dodd and Lawrence R Dodd as directors.
RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Anne K Roby, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne K Roby
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriella R Dodd
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgia G Dodd
Director
Director & Sec* → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence R Dodd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah R Dodd
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $412K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $353K across 34 grants.
What is RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,925, and its average grant was $12,873, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ridgefield, CT (6 grants), Danbury, CT (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Villanova, PA (2 grants).
Does RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (7 grants).
Who are RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Villanova University ($55,000 across 2 grants), Human Rights Campaign Foundation ($50,000) and Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research ($34,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $396K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3237505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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