Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
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| Formation | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Type | Philanthropic organization |
| Headquarters | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Revenue | $35,786,409[1] (2022) |
| Expenses | $22,091,255[1] (2022) |
| Website | www.grdodge.org |
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is an American philanthropic organization based in Newark, New Jersey, which supports organizations working to close the racial wealth gap across New Jersey. The foundation believes that philanthropy includes not only providing resources, but also connecting leaders across sectors, sharing expertise, and promoting collaboration to help build movements for change in important matters. It funds New Jersey-focused working towards a just and equitable state, focusing on housing choice and economic mobility. The foundation announced its decision to shift it headquarters to Newark in 2023 to better advance its mission.[2]
The Dodge Foundation was established in 1974 through a bequest[3] from Mrs. Geraldine Dodge, daughter of William and Almira Rockefeller, and has grown to become one of the largest private foundations in New Jersey. Since its inception, Dodge has awarded nearly $500 million in grants. It awards about $11 million[4] in grants annually through three grant cycles. Chris Daggett[5] became president and CEO of the foundation in 2010, and Tanuja M. Dehne became president and CEO in 2019.[6] In June 2025, Samra Haider became president and CEO of the Foundation.
