DBC Charitable Trust
To provide for the administration and disposition of the trustprincipal and income, during the life of the trust, and to provide donations to 501(c)(3) organizations, and in the sole discretion of the co-trustees.
DBC Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: DBC Charitable Trust gave $350K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $38,889
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,114,324
- Primary geography
- Alabama (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who DBC Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries ($50K). Together the top 9 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries Birmingham, AL | Support to Ministry | $50,000 |
| Ann's New Life Center Leeds, AL | Support to Center | $50,000 |
| Unforsaken Ministry Trussville, AL | Support to Ministry | $50,000 |
| Deerfoot Baptist Church Trussville, AL | Support to Ministry | $50,000 |
| Firmly Planted Family Vancouver, WA | Support to Ministry | $50,000 |
| Real Love Ministries Westlake, OH | Support to Ministry | $25,000 |
| North American Mission Board Alpharetta, GA | Support to Ministry | $25,000 |
| International Mission Board Richmond, VA | Support to Ministry | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Support to Ministry | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,114,324 | $5,514,343 | $400,019 | $350,000 | 9 | $5,514,343 |
About DBC Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
DBC Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Trussville, AL. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $350K. Net investment income was $5.5M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DBC Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Platt
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslee Hughes
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Jones
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 DBC Charitable Trust
How much does DBC Charitable Trust give each year?
DBC Charitable Trust gave $350K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is DBC Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
DBC Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $38,889, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does DBC Charitable Trust give grants?
DBC Charitable Trust gives mostly in Alabama: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (14%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Trussville, AL (2 grants).
Does DBC Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on DBC Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support to Ministry" (8 grants).
Who are DBC Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
DBC Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Alabama Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries ($50,000), Ann's New Life Center ($50,000) and Unforsaken Ministry ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is DBC Charitable Trust?
DBC Charitable Trust reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What is DBC Charitable Trust's EIN?
DBC Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6902548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
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