The Thomas Hodge Foundation
The Thomas Hodge Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its 2025 filing reports 65 grants totaling $48,150, with listed purposes including general charitable support and a Susan Scott Scholarship.
The Thomas Hodge Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thomas Hodge Foundation gave $48K across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $740.769), top state California. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,150
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $741
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $448,669
- -6.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (14 of 64, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (49% 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 Thomas Hodge Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it uses no formal application, awards grants to nonprofit organizations, and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Douglas R Scott
Mailing address: 1565 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 534-1128
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas Hodge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Asante Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
307 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 307 grants of 307 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California organizations received 49% of grant dollars, Oregon 12%, the District of Columbia 7%, Texas 6%, and New York 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Thomas Hodge Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 64 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $871; repeat grants $699. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asante Foundation Medford, OR | Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Kerr County Flood Relief Fund Kerryville, TX | Support Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission Richmond, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank San Francisco, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| California Alumni Taap Berkeley, CA | Support Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $448,669 | $19,579 | $53,033 | $48,150 | 65 | $50,079 | $17,335 | $47,980 |
| 2024 | $482,123 | $20,760 | $49,016 | $41,700 | 58 | $45,050 | $17,374 | $34,367 |
| 2023 | $510,379 | $21,794 | $42,500 | $42,050 | 69 | $42,111 | $21,405 | $42,499 |
| 2022 | $531,085 | $11,819 | $46,585 | $43,350 | 55 | $44,775 | $11,367 | $42,091 |
| 2021 | $565,851 | $7,070 | $42,217 | $39,404 | 60 | $40,693 | $6,776 | $42,090 |
| 2020 | $639,438 | $8,093 | $42,856 | $40,450 | 57 | — | $7,712 | $38,688 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas Hodge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K 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 grants support a range of nonprofit organizations. For example, Asante Foundation says it raises funds and in-kind donations for Asante, a hospital and healthcare system serving southern Oregon. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Other 2025 grantees describe work involving homelessness, affordable housing, immigrant communities, and services for homebound seniors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $48,150. Grants ranged from $50 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Notable awards included $5,000 to Asante Foundation; $2,000 to Kerr County Flood Relief Fund; and $1,500 each to Bay Area Rescue Mission, Doctors Without Borders, Planned Parenthood, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, and World Central Kitchen. Alameda Unified School District received $1,000 for the Susan Scott Scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Douglas R Scott is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Thomas Hodge Foundation is led by Douglas R Scott, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas R Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Thomas Hodge Foundation
How much does The Thomas Hodge Foundation give each year?
The Thomas Hodge Foundation gave $48K across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 58 grants.
What is The Thomas Hodge Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thomas Hodge Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $741, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas Hodge Foundation that year got $871 on average.
Where does The Thomas Hodge Foundation give grants?
The Thomas Hodge Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (12%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (7 grants), San Francisco, CA (7 grants), San Rafael, CA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Who are The Thomas Hodge Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thomas Hodge Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Asante Foundation ($5,000), Kerr County Flood Relief Fund ($2,000) and Bay Area Rescue Mission ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas Hodge Foundation?
The Thomas Hodge Foundation reported $449K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Thomas Hodge Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support a range of nonprofit organizations. For example, Asante Foundation says it raises funds and in-kind donations for Asante, a hospital and healthcare system serving southern Oregon. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas Hodge Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it uses no formal application, awards grants to nonprofit organizations, and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Thomas Hodge Foundation's EIN?
The Thomas Hodge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0513675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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