Dawns House Corporation
Dawns house provides support to displaced women who are recovering from addiction and alcoholism through structured, guided, sober transitional housing. Dawns house operates a home in bend with 7 beds. It is one of only two public sober living facilities for women in central Oregon. The mission of dawns house is to provide a safe and compassionate living option for newly sober women seeking long-term recovery. Dawns house helps to break the chain of addiction and alcoholism, promotes personal and community responsibility, and gives women in the program an opportunity to live productive and fulfilling lives.
Dawns House Corporation at a glance
In short: Dawns House Corporation gave $406K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $37K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $405,711
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- Average grant
- $36,883
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Dawns House Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Shepherds House ($91K). Together the top 10 received $391K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 11 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $406K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherds House Bend, OR | Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House | $90,703 |
| CASA at Central Oregon Bend, OR | Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House | $50,000 |
| Fellowship at Bend Community Fund Bend, OR | Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House | $50,000 |
| Central Oregon Veterans Outreach Bend, OR | Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House | $50,000 |
| Saving Grace Bend, OR | Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House | $40,000 |
| New Each Morning Bend, OR | Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House | $30,000 |
| Reveille and Retreat Project Eugene, OR | Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House | $25,000 |
| Bethlehem Inn Bend, OR | Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House | $20,000 |
| Veterans Oasis Bend, OR | Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House | $20,000 |
| House of Hope Redmond, OR | Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House | $15,008 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $385,262 | $538,581 | $405,711 | 11 | $249,230 |
| 2025 | $505,377 | $84,883 | $112,445 | — | — | $-35,509 |
| 2024 | $548,884 | $368,098 | $447,491 | — | — | $24,948 |
| 2023 | $659,475 | $594,018 | $645,109 | — | — | $16,853 |
| 2022 | $723,590 | $993,693 | $818,661 | — | — | $-9,730 |
| 2021 | $280,099 | $538,265 | $467,950 | — | — | $5 |
| 2020 | $74,585 | $284,773 | $258,125 | — | — | — |
About Dawns House Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Dawns House Corporation is a public charity, based in Bend, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 11 grants totaling $406K. Net investment income was $249K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dawns House Corporation is led by Sue Solitz, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sue Solitz
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Ladkin
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Albeke
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Farber
Board Member
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Aiden Wright (2023–2024) — Secetary
- Former: Doug Macbeth (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Salkind (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ashleigh Chamberlain (2020–2022) — Board Secretary
- Former: Barry Westfall (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Chavon Ruiz (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dawn Holland (2020–2022) — Founder
- Former: Denise Tugaw (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kara Kelly (2020–2022) — Consultant
- Former: Rose Pearson (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Dawns House Corporation
How much does Dawns House Corporation give each year?
Dawns House Corporation gave $406K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is Dawns House Corporation's typical grant size?
Dawns House Corporation's median grant in 2026 was $30,000, and its average grant was $36,883, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dawns House Corporation give grants?
Dawns House Corporation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bend, OR (8 grants).
Does Dawns House Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Dawns House Corporation's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Proceeds from Dissolution of Dawns House" (11 grants).
Who are Dawns House Corporation's largest grantees?
Dawns House Corporation's largest 2026 grantees include Shepherds House ($90,703), CASA at Central Oregon ($50,000) and Fellowship at Bend Community Fund ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
What is Dawns House Corporation's EIN?
Dawns House Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2553213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
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