The Dods Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Established in 2016, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting nonprofits and charitable causes primarily in Hawaii and Missouri.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.5M
-9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+4.8% YoY
Grant Count
22
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
-4.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
- Community Health
Grantmaking
The foundation made 14 grants in 2024, with total giving of $1,582,924. In 2023, the foundation made 20 grants totaling approximately $1.5 million.
Grant Range
s:**
Ready to take the next step with The Dods Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Hawaii and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,512,089
- Total Revenue: $1,807,790
- Total Expenses: $1,640,285
- Net Income: $167,505
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Grants and contributions: $839,328
- Investment income and dividends: $160,764
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $807,698
The foundation operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,512,089 | $6,060,669 | $6,323,041 |
| Revenue | $1,807,790 | $1,201,626 | $2,619,528 |
| Expenses | $1,640,285 | $1,551,260 | $460,012 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,582,924 | $1,511,000 | $448,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $911,101 | $1,163,825 | $96,086 |
| Distributable Amount | $339,414 | $311,447 | $234,369 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's trustees include:
- Walter A Dods Jr.
- Walter A Dods III
- Christopher L Dods
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER A DODS JR | CHAIRMAN/PRES/TREAS/SEC/DIR | 1 | — |
| WALTER A DODS III | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPER L DODS | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER D DODS | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN S DODS | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Hamakua Institute
NINOLE, HI
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Kanaka Aupuni a Niihau Aloha
KEKAHA, HI
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$150K
Wailea Community Association
WAILEA, HI
Assets
$4.1M
Grants
3
Total Given
$138K
Skipping Stone Foundation
HONOLULU, HI
Assets
—
Grants
5
Total Given
$418K
Charles R Bishop Trust
HONOLULU, HI
Assets
$16.1M
Grants
2
Total Given
$471K
Hawaii Youth Services Network
HONOLULU, HI
Assets
$637K
Grants
4
Total Given
$189K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with The Dods Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities