The Hodge Foundation Inc
The Hodge Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including child care, homelessness assistance, community support, arts, hospice care, youth services, shelter, and scouting.
The Hodge Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hodge Foundation Inc gave $252K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Georgia. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $251,900
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,190
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $4,067,359
- +6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% 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 Hodge Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter request as the required form and materials. It states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: J Wiley Ellis Co Jaime Kossman
Mailing address: 24 Oglethorpe Prof Blvd 3Rd Fl, Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: (912) 233-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hodge Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hodge Memorial Day Care C ($100K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 45 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hodge Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2023) to $408K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hodge Memorial Day Care C Savannah, GA | Provide Day Care for Working Mothers | $99,900 |
| Chatham Savannah Authority Homeless Savannah, GA | Financial Assistance | $40,000 |
| East Savannah United Savannah, GA | Support | $25,000 |
| Savannah Philharmonic Savannah, GA | Financial Assistance | $25,000 |
| Hospice Savannah Inc Savannah, GA | Support | $25,000 |
| Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club Savannah, GA | Support | $12,000 |
| Safe Shelter Savannah, GA | Financial Assistance | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Southeast Savannah, GA | Financial Assistance | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of South GA Savannah, GA | Support | $5,000 |
| Coastal Georgia Council Boy Scouts Savannah, GA | Financial Assistance | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,067,359 | $544,880 | $309,631 | $251,900 | 10 | $275,055 | $521,725 | $322,907 |
| 2024 | $3,832,110 | $570,191 | $276,052 | $230,000 | 7 | $252,859 | $546,998 | $293,034 |
| 2023 | $3,537,971 | $281,543 | $219,297 | $170,200 | 9 | $191,434 | $260,308 | $264,874 |
| 2022 | $3,475,725 | $557,357 | $450,559 | $407,900 | 12 | $429,230 | $536,028 | $281,872 |
| 2021 | $3,368,927 | $472,346 | $395,926 | $336,800 | 7 | — | $458,785 | $270,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hodge Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $323K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions address a range of community needs. For example, Hospice Savannah describes its work as providing services and resources related to life-limiting illness, dying, death, grief, and loss. Savannah Philharmonic says it seeks to enrich the community through orchestral performances and promote appreciation of the arts. East Savannah United describes its work as place-based collaboration to improve life outcomes through investments in housing, education, community wellness, and economic opportunities. Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club says its mission is to help young people reach their potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Safe Shelter describes its mission as providing emergency shelter and resources to support residents’ transition to self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $251,900. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $99,900, with a median grant of $18,500. The largest grant was $99,900 to Hodge Memorial Day Care C to provide day care for working mothers. Other grants included $40,000 to Chatham Savannah Authority Homeless for financial assistance; $25,000 each to East Savannah United, Savannah Philharmonic, and Hospice Savannah; $12,000 to Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club; and $10,000 to Safe Shelter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: J Wiley Ellis, David Sneed, Paul M Pressly, Therese Pindar, Jason Pedigo, Christoper W Cay, and Linda Evans.
The Hodge Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christoper W. Cay
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
J. Wiley Ellis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $750 (2025)
Paul M. Pressly
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Therese Pindar
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
David Sneed
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Jason Pedigo
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$250 (2025)
Linda Evans
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Walter O. Evans (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Margaret D. Minis (2021–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to David Sneed (Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Hodge Foundation Inc
How much does The Hodge Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hodge Foundation Inc gave $252K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 7 grants.
What is The Hodge Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hodge Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $18,500, and its average grant was $25,190, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hodge Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Hodge Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hodge Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (10 grants).
Does The Hodge Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Hodge Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Assistance" (5 grants) and "Support" (4 grants).
Who are The Hodge Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hodge Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hodge Memorial Day Care C ($99,900), Chatham Savannah Authority Homeless ($40,000) and East Savannah United ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hodge Foundation Inc?
The Hodge Foundation Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $323K (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 The Hodge Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions address a range of community needs. For example, Hospice Savannah describes its work as providing services and resources related to life-limiting illness, dying, death, grief, and loss. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hodge Foundation Inc?
The filing lists a letter request as the required form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hodge Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hodge Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-0909476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Hodge Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hodge-foundation-inc-morg_4dab38ad31d54527aa9e437b64d974f9
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