Dobson Tape Ministry
Dobson Tape Ministry is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2026 filing lists 23 grants totaling $60,555, with most grant dollars going to organizations in South Carolina.
Dobson Tape Ministry at a glance
In short: Dobson Tape Ministry gave $61K across 23 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $60,555
- -15.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,633
- -7.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,526,451
- +33.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (56% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dobson Tape Ministry
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application materials or deadline are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9457, Greenville, SC 29604
Phone: (864) 284-6042
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dobson Tape Ministry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Emmaus Road ($10K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 140 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 17% to Florida, 13% to North Carolina, 5% each to Pennsylvania and Texas, and the remainder to other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dobson Tape Ministry open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 60% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2026) to $99K (2021). In 2026 it made 23 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Road Oviedo, FL | Fund Operations | $10,000 |
| Encouraging Word Black Creek, NC | Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank Greenville, SC | Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| KB Charitable Trust Greenville, SC | Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| Premier Arts Collective Greer, SC | Fund Operations | $5,000 |
| Boone NC UMC Boone, NC | Fund Operations | $3,000 |
| Christian Learning Centers Greenville, SC | Fund Operations | $3,000 |
| One Life Institute Lancaster, PA | Fund Operations | $3,000 |
| Unto Dallas, TX | Fund Operations | $3,000 |
| SC School for Deaf and Blind Spartanburg, SC | Fund Operations | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,526,451 | $129,084 | $91,233 | $60,555 | 23 | $60,555 | $71,916 | $100,433 |
| 2025 | $2,644,033 | $97,834 | $102,165 | $71,305 | 25 | $71,305 | $76,251 | $74,635 |
| 2024 | $2,495,494 | $90,870 | $110,390 | $81,555 | 31 | $81,555 | $74,409 | $63,172 |
| 2023 | $2,105,711 | $124,319 | $122,965 | $97,555 | 34 | $97,555 | $122,553 | $51,454 |
| 2022 | $2,104,357 | $88,474 | $105,228 | $76,555 | 27 | $76,555 | $91,879 | $52,259 |
| 2021 | $2,121,111 | $356,798 | $128,079 | $98,555 | 36 | — | $80,793 | $96,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dobson Tape Ministry reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose stated missions span food assistance, youth Bible study, community support, services for people experiencing homelessness, and programs for people with mental illness or developmental delays. For example, Harvest Hope Food Bank says it works to eliminate hunger and food insecurity in South Carolina, while School Ministries Inc describes its work as “Bringing Hope to Youth by released time Bible Study.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $60,555. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest listed grant was $10,000 to Emmaus Road for fund operations. Other grants included $5,000 each to Encouraging Word, Harvest Hope Food Bank, KB Charitable Trust, and Premier Arts Collective, all for fund operations.
Additional 2026 grants included $3,000 to Boone NC UMC, Christian Learning Centers, One Life Institute, and UNTO; and $2,500 to SC School for Deaf and Blind. Each was listed for fund operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Daniel L. Dobson as treasurer and Elizabeth C. Dobson as chairwoman.
Dobson Tape Ministry is led by Elizabeth C. Dobson, Chairwoman on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Elizabeth C. Dobson
Chairwoman
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel L. Dobson
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Dobson Tape Ministry
How much does Dobson Tape Ministry give each year?
Dobson Tape Ministry gave $61K across 23 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $71K across 25 grants.
What is Dobson Tape Ministry's typical grant size?
Dobson Tape Ministry's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,633, across 23 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dobson Tape Ministry give grants?
Dobson Tape Ministry gives mostly in South Carolina: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (10 grants), Spartanburg, SC (2 grants) and Columbia, SC (2 grants).
Does Dobson Tape Ministry give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Dobson Tape Ministry's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Operations" (23 grants).
Who are Dobson Tape Ministry's largest grantees?
Dobson Tape Ministry's largest 2026 grantees include Emmaus Road ($10,000), Encouraging Word ($5,000) and Harvest Hope Food Bank ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Dobson Tape Ministry?
Dobson Tape Ministry reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dobson Tape Ministry fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose stated missions span food assistance, youth Bible study, community support, services for people experiencing homelessness, and programs for people with mental illness or developmental delays. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dobson Tape Ministry?
The foundation 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 Tape Ministry's EIN?
Dobson Tape Ministry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0852580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Dobson Tape Ministry 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Dobson Tape Ministry funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dobson-tape-ministry-morg_e37fcff15b7141739ae7d67090cdb160
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