Dubois Family Foundation Inc
Dubois Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kent, Ohio. Its 2025 filing describes support for education, the arts, the environment, and the general welfare of people and animals, including COVID-19 relief and health care in the Ohio area.
Dubois Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dubois Family Foundation Inc gave $17K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,000
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,545
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $64,755
- -22.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dubois Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Requests must be in writing, describe the impact of potential funding to the Ohio area, and include proof of section 501(c)(3) or other exempt status. The filing lists no restrictions on preselected organizations, and says awards are for education, the arts, the environment, and the general welfare of people and/or animals, including COVID-19 relief and health care in the Ohio area.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa Dubois
Mailing address: 401 Overlook Drive, Kent, OH 44240
Phone: (330) 678-6566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dubois Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kent Social Services ($6K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes awards as supporting impact in the Ohio area. In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 3% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 3% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dubois Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 439% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $176K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Social Services Kent, OH | Assist Funding of Agency's Benefit and Service Programs | $6,000 |
| Family Community Services Inc Ravenna, OH | General support, social services - food, clothing and bldg fund | $2,000 |
| Kent Free Library Foundation Kent, OH | Childrens Reading Room Support | $2,000 |
| Coleman Foundation Kent, OH | Assist Funding of Behavioral Health Services | $1,000 |
| Portage Animal Protective League Ravenna, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| Townhall II Kent, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| County Clothing Center Ravenna, OH | General Support | $1,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Ravenna, OH | Annual Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Ben Curtis Family Foundation Kent, OH | Childhood Hungar | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,755 | $118 | $18,802 | $17,000 | 11 | $17,000 | $118 | $3,873 |
| 2024 | $83,439 | $145 | $16,552 | $16,500 | 12 | $16,500 | $145 | $4,735 |
| 2023 | $99,846 | $169 | $18,203 | $16,500 | 10 | $16,500 | $169 | $5,514 |
| 2022 | $117,880 | $200 | $16,528 | $16,000 | 11 | $16,000 | $200 | $6,383 |
| 2021 | $134,208 | $220 | $17,642 | $15,000 | 9 | $15,000 | $220 | $7,175 |
| 2020 | $151,630 | $11,101 | $201,680 | $175,700 | 21 | — | $10,238 | $6,859 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dubois Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing lists education, the arts, the environment, and the general welfare of people and/or animals, including COVID-19 relief and health care in the Ohio area, as areas for awards.
Its 2025 grants included support for social services, children’s reading, behavioral health, animal welfare, and food assistance. Among the grantees, Kent Free Library Foundation says it benefits the Kent Free Library and its programs; Family & Community Services says it strengthens individuals and families through community-based services; and Townhall II says it provides prevention, education, advocacy, intervention, and treatment for health, wellness, and recovery. Portage Animal Protective League describes its work as sheltering and finding homes for animals, enforcing animal cruelty laws, reducing pet overpopulation, and educating the community. Ben Curtis Family Foundation says it provides food for local children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $17,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $6,000 to Kent Social Services; $2,000 each to Family Community Services Inc and Kent Free Library Foundation; and $1,000 each to Coleman Foundation, Portage Animal Protective League, Townhall II, County Clothing Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Ben Curtis Family Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Dubois, Hali D Bell, and Hana D Brammeier as directors.
Dubois Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hali D. Bell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hana D. Brammeier
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Dubois
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harold Dubois (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dubois Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dubois Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dubois Family Foundation Inc gave $17K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 12 grants.
What is Dubois Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dubois Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,545, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dubois Family Foundation Inc that year got $500 on average.
Where does Dubois Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dubois Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kent, OH (5 grants) and Ravenna, OH (4 grants).
Does Dubois Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Dubois Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dubois Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dubois Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Kent Social Services ($6,000), Family Community Services Inc ($2,000) and Kent Free Library Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dubois Family Foundation Inc?
Dubois Family Foundation Inc reported $65K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dubois Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing lists education, the arts, the environment, and the general welfare of people and/or animals, including COVID-19 relief and health care in the Ohio area, as areas for awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dubois Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dubois Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dubois Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1614082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dubois Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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