GERALDINE R DODGE FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$10.6M
Grants
193
Median Grant
$25K
Organizations Funded
214
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation envisions a just and equitable New Jersey, where people of all races and communities have equitable access to opportunities to thrive; supports, centers, and connects communities and changemakers to address the root causes of structural racism and inequity in New Jersey
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Rising Tide Capital received transformative three-year, $1.5 million grant to catalyze nonprofit's programmatic expansion in Trenton and throughout New Jersey with $500,000 annually; Community Investment Strategies strategic partnership to preserve and rehabilitate affordable housing in Elizabeth; launched Fund for a Just and Equitable Morris County in partnership with Community Foundation of New Jersey
How to Apply
The primary way we connect with potential partners is by proactively identifying and inviting those who are mission-aligned to apply for our funding; interested organizations should reach out via Contact Us page to share information about their work; email questions@grdodge.org for specific funding questions; sign up for announcements and updates if work aligns to foundation vision; when invited to apply, applicants complete user registration to access FoundationConnect portal
Does Not Fund
Organizations not aligned with racial equity and justice priorities
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$10.6M
Grants
193
Median
$25K
States
10
$10.6M
Grants
250
Median
$25K
States
10
$10.8M
Grants
265
Median
$25K
States
17
Grant Size Distribution
$25K
Typical Grant (Median)
$278
Smallest
$5K
25th Pctile
$75K
75th Pctile
$1.6M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $75K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.6M
2024
NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CORPORATION
NJ · SUPPORT THE DODGE POETRY FOR JUSTICE & EQUITY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE DODGE FOUNDATION AND NJPAC FOR 2023-2024
$425K
2024
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
NJ · SUPPORT OF THE PATERSON ONE SQUARE MILE PROJECT
$333K
2024
GATHERING GROUND INC
NJ · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$333K
2024
NEW JERSEY FUTURE INC
NJ · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$333K
2024
SUSTAINABLE JERSEY INC
NJ · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABILITY AND SUPPORT LOCAL ACTION IN NEW JERSEY COMMUNITIES THROUGH TWO CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.