J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust
J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $855K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $59K.
J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust gave $47K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,830
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,805
- +31.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,805
- Total assets
- $855,400
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marion Community Library ($8K). Together the top 6 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $54K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Community Library Marion, TX | General | $7,805 |
| Olga V Figueroa Zapata County Public Library Zapata, TX | General | $7,805 |
| Cross Plains Public Library Cross Plains, TX | General | $7,805 |
| Pottsboro Area Public Library Pottsboro, TX | General | $7,805 |
| Deleon City County Library De Leon, TX | General | $7,805 |
| Lee Bardwell Public Library Gladewater, TX | General | $7,805 |
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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 | $855,400 | $73,640 | $68,074 | $46,830 | 6 | $53,265 | $58,831 | $59,486 |
| 2024 | $849,833 | $57,337 | $83,906 | $47,330 | 8 | $58,420 | $32,173 | $57,919 |
| 2023 | $876,702 | $84,125 | $76,347 | $54,318 | 6 | $59,736 | $65,278 | $52,749 |
| 2022 | $868,927 | $101,413 | $74,503 | $48,612 | 6 | $54,457 | $85,602 | $60,163 |
| 2021 | $889,343 | $60,236 | $65,520 | $43,803 | 4 | — | $45,198 | $54,923 |
| 2020 | $894,763 | $63,808 | $66,163 | $45,630 | 6 | — | $49,406 | $49,431 |
| 2019 | $897,142 | $73,589 | $70,284 | $49,395 | 5 | — | $59,646 | $51,900 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$16K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $18K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust
How much does J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust give each year?
J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust gave $47K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 8 grants.
What is J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,805, and its average grant was $7,805, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust give grants?
J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Marion Community Library ($7,805), Olga V Figueroa Zapata County Public Library ($7,805) and Cross Plains Public Library ($7,805), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust?
J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust reported $855K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (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 is J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust's EIN?
J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6245335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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