Quick Summary
Name: Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $10,629,427 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $50 - $1,555,000 |
| Average Grant | ~$55,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / RFI Process |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.grdodge.org
- Email: questions@grdodge.org
- Address: 550 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Geographic Focus
Primarily New Jersey, with particular focus on five communities: Atlantic City, Camden, Newark, Paterson, and Trenton. Some support extends across the entire state.
Funding Priorities
- Closing the Racial Wealth Gap in New Jersey - primary focus
- Housing Choice - homeownership and housing access as wealth-building driver
- Economic Equity and Justice - resources and opportunities for communities to thrive
- Supporting changemakers working toward a just and equitable New Jersey
What They Don't Fund
- Unsolicited applications (proactive identification and invitation model)
- Disaster relief funding for businesses or individuals
- Organizations not aligned with closing the racial wealth gap in New Jersey
Application Method
The foundation primarily uses a proactive invitation model, identifying and inviting mission-aligned organizations to apply.
Alternative pathway: Organizations can submit a Request for Information (RFI) on a rolling basis if their mission aligns with closing the racial wealth gap in New Jersey. Staff review submissions and identify opportunities that align with their mission, though not all organizations will receive funding or follow-up.
Contact: questions@grdodge.org
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