Our story
A family vision. A shared humanity.
The Hodan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) family philanthropic foundation rooted in Westerville, Ohio, with a commitment to improving lives worldwide.
Our mission
Opening doors.
Uplifting lives.
Our mission is to advance education, alleviate poverty, and improve lives worldwide through humanitarian assistance and sustainable development.
We envision philanthropy that listens first, respects local knowledge, and supports the ability of communities to shape their own futures.
Explore Our FocusWhat guides us
Purpose grounded in principle.
Dignity
Respect for every person, their choices, their culture, and their potential.
Stewardship
A commitment to thoughtful decisions, responsible resources, and clear accountability.
Partnership
A belief that sustainable progress begins by listening to communities, not speaking for them.
Our focus
today.
These are our current focus areas and the direction of our work. Leadership, governance, and organizational details will be shared as they are confirmed.
The Hodan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Giving options are coming soon; this website does not currently accept donations.
A shared purpose
A better tomorrow begins with us.
Be part of a vision that puts humanity first.