Dabo's All in Team Foundation
Dabo’s All In Team Foundation is based in Clemson, South Carolina. Formed in 2009, it is a public charity that supports initiatives and South Carolina-based organizations working on critical education and health issues.
Dabo's All in Team Foundation at a glance
In short: Dabo's All in Team Foundation gave $417K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in South Carolina. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $417,467
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,277
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $294,546
- +34.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (9 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dabo's All in Team Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It does not require a formal application form; requests must be submitted as a PDF or Word document with a cover page identifying the project or organization, its mailing address, and contact person information. Requests for individuals and for administrative overhead, including salaries and wages, are discouraged and evaluated case by case. Capital campaigns are not being considered for grant awards.
- Review Cycle
- Requests are accepted annually from June 1 through September 1. Applicants are notified between late October and mid-November.
- Deadline
- Requests are accepted annually from June 1 through September 1.
- Next open deadline
- September 1, 2027 (All in Team Foundation Grant Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1585, Clemson, SC 29633
Phone: (400) 669-7730
Website: https://dabosallinteam.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dabo's All in Team Foundation
Who Dabo's All in Team Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clemson University ($62K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
341 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 335 grants of 341 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission and grant program focus on South Carolina. In the 2024 itemized grant data, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 1% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dabo's All in Team Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 45 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $393K (2022) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $417K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | To Support the Activities of the Organization | $62,000 |
| Anderson University Center for Cancer Research Anderson, SC | To Support the Activities of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Calvary Home for Children Anderson, SC | To Support the Activities of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Camp Cole Eastover, SC | To Support the Activities of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Cancer Association of Anderson Anderson, SC | To Support the Activities of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Clemson Adaptive Sports and Recreation Clemson, SC | To Support the Activities of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Clemson Aquatic Team (Cat) Foothills Area YMCA Clemson, SC | To Support the Activities of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Feed a Hungry Child - Pickens County Pickens, SC | To Support the Activities of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Happy Hooves Marietta, SC | To Support the Activities of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Hidden Treasure Christian School Taylors, SC | To Support the Activities of the Organization | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $294,546 | $2,170,829 | $2,092,388 | $417,467 | 45 | $700 |
| 2023 | $218,621 | $1,741,302 | $1,867,867 | $423,241 | 46 | $851 |
| 2022 | $313,121 | $1,886,402 | $1,780,797 | $393,374 | 42 | $935 |
| 2021 | $184,953 | $1,368,395 | $1,387,638 | $644,617 | 38 | $626 |
| 2020 | $229,136 | $1,236,154 | $1,440,456 | $1,207,855 | 170 | $806 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to raise awareness of critical education and health issues in order to change lives of people across the state of South Carolina.” Its five listed initiatives are Breast Cancer Research & Technology, The Family Effect, Call Me MISTER, ClemsonLIFE Program, and the Grant Program.
The foundation describes Call Me MISTER as an initiative to broaden the pool of available teachers, particularly for South Carolina’s lowest-performing elementary schools. It describes The Family Effect as working to reduce addiction as a cause of family collapse and harm to children, and ClemsonLIFE as serving students with intellectual disabilities seeking a postsecondary campus experience. Its filing also describes support for breast cancer research, education, prevention, and technology.
Grant recipients illustrate the range of organizations funded. For example, Meyer Center for Special Children describes its mission as providing education and therapy to preschool children with disabilities; Cancer Association of Anderson says it provides cancer patients with assistance and support; and Calvary Home for Children says it provides help, hope, and a home to abused and neglected children in Upstate South Carolina.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s Grant Program supports local, South Carolina-based organizations seeking funding for projects aligned with its mission. The board established a committee to develop and manage the program in 2012. Organizations may request up to $10,000 on a single- or multi-year basis; awards are not guaranteed at the requested amount, and multi-year funding is not guaranteed. The committee may make partial awards.
For filing year 2024, the itemized grant list reports 45 grants totaling $417,467. Grants ranged from $5,331 to $62,000, with a median of $8,000. The largest listed grant was $62,000 to Clemson University. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Anderson University Center for Cancer Research, Calvary Home for Children, Camp Cole, Cancer Association of Anderson, Clemson Adaptive Sports and Recreation, Clemson Aquatic Team (CAT) Foothills Area YMCA, Feed a Hungry Child – Pickens County, Happy Hooves, Hidden Treasure Christian School, Jasmine Road, and Meyer Center for Special Children.
Separately, the foundation’s 2024 filing narrative reports $1,212,812 in grants and an additional $254,517 for five focus areas. It also states that the foundation projected approximately $1.73 million in distributions to focus areas and grant programs in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rich Davies as president, William Luce as vice president, Fred Gilmer as treasurer, Dr. Robin Wilson as secretary, William C. Swinney as board chair, Kathleen Swinney as vice chair, and CJ Spiller as director. The foundation’s website identifies PJ Tessmann as foundation director and Lexie Vick as assistant director.
Dabo's All in Team Foundation is led by Rich Davies, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rich Davies
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Swinney
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cj Spiller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Gilmer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Swinney
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Wilson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Luce
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeanie Gilmer (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Thad Turnipseed (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dabo's All in Team Foundation
How much does Dabo's All in Team Foundation give each year?
Dabo's All in Team Foundation gave $417K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $423K across 46 grants.
What is Dabo's All in Team Foundation's typical grant size?
Dabo's All in Team Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $9,277, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dabo's All in Team Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Dabo's All in Team Foundation give grants?
Dabo's All in Team Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (15 grants), Clemson, SC (8 grants), Anderson, SC (5 grants) and Seneca, SC (3 grants).
Does Dabo's All in Team Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Dabo's All in Team Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Activities of the Organization" (45 grants).
Who are Dabo's All in Team Foundation's largest grantees?
Dabo's All in Team Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Clemson University ($62,000), Anderson University Center for Cancer Research ($10,000) and Calvary Home for Children ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dabo's All in Team Foundation?
Dabo's All in Team Foundation reported $295K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What does Dabo's All in Team Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to raise awareness of critical education and health issues in order to change lives of people across the state of South Carolina.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dabo's All in Team Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dabo's All in Team Foundation's EIN?
Dabo's All in Team Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4097429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dabo's All in Team Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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