Dove Family Foundation
The Dove Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1982 and based in Dothan, Alabama. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on educational and religious giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.6M
-4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
+59.0% YoY
Grant Count
31
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$139K
+59.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dove Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is giving for educational and religious purposes. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education (including charter schools and K-12 schools)
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Head Start programs
- Parent-Teacher Organization support
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications. No specific application guidelines are publicly available; applicants should contact the foundation directly or review Form 990-PF filings for additional details.
Grant Range
$125 to $1.4M
Average Grant
$29,000 to $55,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Alabama, with secondary funding in Arkansas and New York. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states, with 85% of grants concentrated in Alabama, Arkansas, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $21.6M
- Total Revenues: $7,602
- Total Expenses: $2.78M
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Giving Rate: 12.5% of assets
Historical Growth: Total assets have grown from $996,000 in 2011 to $21.6M in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,568,597 | $21,591,040 | $24,363,697 |
| Revenue | $3,416,364 | $7,602 | $68,284 |
| Expenses | $4,401,212 | $2,780,259 | $1,549,753 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,304,142 | $2,706,422 | $1,496,663 |
| Net Investment Income | $870,396 | $285,544 | $252,243 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,071,686 | $1,048,909 | $1,104,777 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tigers Unlimited ($3,010,000), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundatn ($1,000,000), First United Methodist Church ($76,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA DANCE WORKS DOTHAN, AL | CHARITABLE | $6,600 |
| CAMP SEALE HARRIS BIRMINGHAM, AL | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| CAREPORTAL KANSAS CITY, MO | CHARITABLE | $7,500 |
| CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER DOTHAN, AL | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| COVENANT CARE DOTHAN, AL | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| DOTHAN POLICE FOUNDATION DOTHAN, AL | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| ENGAGED IN LIFE ACADEMY PARKVILLE, MO | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DOTHAN, AL | CHARITABLE | $76,000 |
| HAWK HOUSTON YOUTH ENRICHMENT CENTR DOTHAN, AL | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| HITS FOR HEROES DOTHAN, AL | CHARITABLE | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- J Steven Roy — Secretary and Treasurer (as of 2023)
- The foundation is supported by G Mack Dove
- Governed by 3 officers and trustees
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| G MACK DOVE | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| REID B DOVE | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| J STEVEN ROY | SECRETARY/TR | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 6827, Dothan, AL 36302-6827
- Phone: 334-793-2284
- EIN: 63-0836253
- Tax-Exempt Status: November 1983
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dove Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's stated purpose is giving for educational and religious purposes. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education (including charter schools and K-12 schools) • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Head Start programs • Parent-Teacher Organization support
How do I apply for a grant from Dove Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 33 grants in 2023 • Total giving of $2.7M to $4.3M annually • Grant range: $125 to $1.4M • Median grant: $3,000 to $5,000 • Average grant: $29,000 to $55,000 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Southeast Education Inc.: $1,425,000 • Dothan Police Foundation: $25,000 • Southeastern Diabetes Education Services: $15,000 **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applications. No specific application guidelines are publicly available; applicants should contact the foundation…
Where does Dove Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Alabama, with secondary funding in Arkansas and New York. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states, with 85% of grants concentrated in Alabama, Arkansas, and New York.
What size grants does Dove Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Dove Family Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $139K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Dove Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dove Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dove Family Foundation's EIN?
Dove Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0836253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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