Dobson Family Foundation Inc
Dobson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Gilbert, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships, after-school programs, housing for people with disabilities, children’s athletic fees, health services, first-responder assistance, community resources, disability access, museum renovations, and animal rescue.
Dobson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dobson Family Foundation Inc gave $435K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $434,696
- +35.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,470
- -45.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $25,578
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dobson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2649 E Claxton Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297-7517
Phone: (480) 226-6453
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dobson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mahnah Club of the East Valley Inc ($125K). Together the top 10 received $435K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 14 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 1% to recipients in California. The listed grants show support for organizations in Arizona and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dobson Family Foundation Inc gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $320K (2024) to $435K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $435K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mahnah Club of the East Valley Inc Mesa, AZ | To provide scholarships & grants for college level students, to further their education | $125,425 |
| I C a N Improving Chandlers Area Neighborhoods Chandler, AZ | To Provide for After School Programs | $125,000 |
| John 1344 Ministries Gilbert, AZ | To provide long term housing for 21 homeless individuals with disabilities in eden village of Arizona community. | $125,000 |
| The Big Will Fund Queen Creek, AZ | To provide financial support for children to pay fees associated with athletic endeavors. | $19,271 |
| Honorhealth Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Provide heart care services with technology and other advanced wrap-around services. | $10,000 |
| 100 Club of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Provide assistance to first responders and their families in the state of Arizona. | $10,000 |
| Harvest Bible Chapel of Chandler Gilbert, AZ | To provide funding assistance to aid in the purchase of property to further resources for the east valley community. | $10,000 |
| The Nika Project San Rafael, CA | To enable people with disabilities throughout the world to have access to tools in their local communities. | $5,000 |
| Mesa Historical Society Mesa, AZ | For the Mesa Historical Museum Renovations and Repairs. | $3,000 |
| Boxer Luv Rescue Phoenix, AZ | To provide care for the homeless boxers in the phoenix area. | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,578 | $520,000 | $523,018 | $434,696 | 10 | $434,696 |
| 2024 | $29,327 | $390,000 | $361,387 | $320,000 | 4 | $361,387 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, youth programs, housing, health care, public-safety support, community resources, disability access, local history, and animal rescue.
The grantee MAHNAH CLUB OF THE EAST VALLEY INC describes its mission as raising funds for local Arizona charities serving people experiencing homelessness and providing scholarships to people in need who are homeless and supported by local charities. HONORHEALTH FOUNDATION says its mission is to strengthen and advance HonorHealth through philanthropy. 100 CLUB OF ARIZONA says it provides immediate financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters seriously injured or killed in the line of duty, and resources to enhance their safety and welfare. MESA HISTORICAL SOCIETY describes itself as a public museum dedicated to preserving Mesa’s culture and history through collections and exhibits. BOXER LUV RESCUE says it rescues and re-homes boxers through adoption.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $434,696. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $125,425, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grants were $125,425 to MAHNAH CLUB OF THE EAST VALLEY INC for scholarships and education grants; $125,000 to I C A N IMPROVING CHANDLERS AREA NEIGHBORHOODS for after-school programs; and $125,000 to JOHN 1344 MINISTRIES for long-term housing for 21 homeless people with disabilities in Eden Village of Arizona.
Other 2025 grants included $19,271 to THE BIG WILL FUND for children’s athletic fees; $10,000 each to HONORHEALTH FOUNDATION, 100 CLUB OF ARIZONA, and HARVEST BIBLE CHAPEL OF CHANDLER; $5,000 to THE NIKA PROJECT; $3,000 to MESA HISTORICAL SOCIETY; and $2,000 to BOXER LUV RESCUE.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists MARK DOBSON as president, MCDAVID DOBSON as vice president, LUKE DOBSON as treasurer, and CARRIE DOBSON as secretary.
Dobson Family Foundation Inc is led by Mark Dobson, President on every filing since 2024; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Dobson
President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Dobson
Secretary
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $21K (2025)
Luke Dobson
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$7K (2024) → $21K (2025)
McDavid Dobson
Vice President
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $21K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to McDavid Dobson (Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dobson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dobson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dobson Family Foundation Inc gave $435K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $320K across 4 grants.
What is Dobson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dobson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $43,470, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dobson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dobson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gilbert, AZ (2 grants), Mesa, AZ (2 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Dobson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Dobson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dobson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dobson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mahnah Club of the East Valley Inc ($125,425), I C a N Improving Chandlers Area Neighborhoods ($125,000) and John 1344 Ministries ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dobson Family Foundation Inc?
Dobson Family Foundation Inc reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $520K.
What does Dobson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, youth programs, housing, health care, public-safety support, community resources, disability access, local history, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dobson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dobson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dobson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1619251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Dobson Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Dobson Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dobson-family-foundation-inc-morg_0ab07f602c954b2897f2dd2b7a463a21
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