The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson
The F Brian and Lisa A Dodson is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including schools, religious organizations, and organizations supporting military families, people experiencing homelessness, and children receiving medical care.
The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson at a glance
In short: The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson gave $48K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,393
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,457
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,005
- Total assets
- $117,425
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 203 Staffordshire Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: (412) 963-6926
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Navy Seal Foundation ($9K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (71%), Virginia (19%), West Virginia (6%), Florida (2%), and Tennessee (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 193% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 857% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $54K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed Trinity Acadamy Glenshaw, PA | Provide Money for General School Use | $8,500 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Aid Families of Deceased Seals | $5,183 |
| North Catholic High School Cranberry TWP, PA | Aid Catholic Education | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Parish Pittsburgh, PA | Provide Funds for Church Programs | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Aid Families of Deceased Seals | $4,000 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission Pittsburgh, PA | Aid to provider of shelter and food to the homeless | $3,119 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Pittsburgh, PA | Aid an institution that provides shelter and care to the aged | $3,010 |
| Oakland Catholic High School Pittsburgh, PA | Support Catholic Girls Education | $3,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Robin Ames Foundation Bruceton, WV | Provide money for an awareness campaign for attentive driving | $3,000 |
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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 | $117,425 | $52,610 | $50,897 | $48,393 | 14 | $48,393 | $1,184 | $5,648 |
| 2024 | $115,712 | $53,347 | $55,972 | $53,951 | 10 | $53,951 | $2,172 | $4,659 |
| 2023 | $105,076 | $52,831 | $55,260 | $53,600 | 7 | $53,600 | $395 | $426 |
| 2022 | $107,505 | $25,000 | $17,495 | $16,500 | 3 | $16,500 | — | $4,925 |
| 2021 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 included support for Catholic education and church programs, aid to families of deceased Navy SEALs, shelter and food for people experiencing homelessness, care for older adults, and an attentive-driving awareness campaign.
The Navy SEAL Foundation describes its mission as providing critical support for warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare. The Robin Ames Foundation says it raises awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Shriners Children’s describes its mission as providing compassionate, high-quality care to improve children’s lives. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $48,393. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $8,500, with a median grant of $3,005.
Among the largest listed grants were $8,500 to Blessed Trinity Academy for general school use; $5,183 and $4,000 to the Navy SEAL Foundation to aid families of deceased SEALs; $5,000 to North Catholic High School for Catholic education; and $5,000 to Christ the King Parish for church programs. Other listed grants included $3,119 to Light of Life Rescue Mission for shelter and food for people experiencing homelessness, $3,010 to Little Sisters of the Poor for shelter and care for older adults, and $3,000 to the Robin Ames Foundation for an attentive-driving awareness campaign. The foundation also gave $1,051 to Shriners Hospitals for Children and $1,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa A. Dodson as president, Meredith Kandrav as vice president, F. Brian Dodson as secretary, Chelsea Chase as treasurer, and Timothy Dodson and William Dodson as directors.
The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson is led by Lisa A. Dodson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa A. Dodson
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Dodson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Dodson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Chase
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
F. Brian Dodson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Kandravy
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson
How much does The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson give each year?
The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson gave $48K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 10 grants.
What is The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson's typical grant size?
The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson's median grant in 2025 was $3,005, and its average grant was $3,457, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson that year got $1K on average.
Where does The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson give grants?
The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and West Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants).
Does The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson's largest grantees?
The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson's largest 2025 grantees include Navy Seal Foundation ($9,183 across 2 grants), Blessed Trinity Acadamy ($8,500) and Oakland Catholic High School ($5,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson?
The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson reported $117K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Catholic education and church programs, aid to families of deceased Navy SEALs, shelter and food for people experiencing homelessness, care for older adults, and an attentive-driving awareness campaign. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson's EIN?
The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3075690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The F Brian and Lisa a Dodson 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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