Dobbs Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it made $3K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $79K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+3.9% YoY
Revenue
$93K
-10.8% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$3K
-97.5% YoY
Expenses
$13K
-87.2% YoY
About Dobbs Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dobbs Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it made $3K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $79K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,101,710 | $2,022,118 | $2,016,484 |
| Revenue | $92,863 | $104,110 | $2,016,484 |
| Expenses | $12,964 | $101,492 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,500 | $100,000 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $78,863 | $102,713 | $16,484 |
| Distributable Amount | $100,453 | $100,136 | $41,020 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD J DOBBS | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MICHAEL A ORIANS | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| W CHRISTOPHER CROSBY | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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