R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 58-6033186 Website

The R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1959, the foundation honors the legacy of R. Howard Dobbs, Jr., a prominent Atlanta businessman and civic leader. The foundation operates with a mission to improve quality of life through strategic philanthropic investments in education, health services, and environmental stewardship.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$63.1M

+7.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.0M

-6.8% YoY

Grant Count

-8.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$62K

+1.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary Focus Areas:

Education: Advancing student well-being, real-world readiness, and environmental knowledge
Health: Promoting resiliency and mental well-being among Georgia's youth
Environment: Investing in a culture of equitable conservation

The foundation is committed to honoring the life and impact of R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. through its grantmaking activities, reflecting his core values of honesty, integrity, perseverance, and generosity of spirit.

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grant opportunity and accepts applications aligned with its three primary focus areas.

Grant Range

Range**: Typical awards range from $5,000 to $400,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Georgia, with particular emphasis on serving Georgia's youth and communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $11.0M (100%)

States

Georgia

Cities

Atlanta

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $63,069,199
Total Revenues: $2,132,140
Total Expenses: $2,899,142
Total Liabilities: $1,670,000 (2023)

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since July 1961; EIN: 58-6033186

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$63,069,199	$58,915,410	$54,923,843
Revenue	$2,132,140	$1,291,371	$8,566,142
Expenses	$2,899,142	$3,144,647	$4,925,208
Qualifying Distributions	$2,830,256	$3,018,130	$3,095,280
Net Investment Income	$1,690,587	$867,398	$7,827,547
Distributable Amount	$2,986,789	$2,739,011	$2,766,793

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

181 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc

Foundation

R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation Grant

R HOWARD DOBBS JR FOUNDATION INC

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include One Hundred Miles Inc ($250,000), Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Daf ($168,974), Good News Clinics ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANGEL FLIGHT ATLANTA, GA	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$35,000
ATLANTA DOULA COLLECTIVE ATLANTA, GA	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$15,000
AUGUSTA LOCALLY GROWN ATLANTA, GA	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$10,000
BIRDS GEORGIA ATLANTA, GA	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$35,000
BLACK TEACHER COLLABORATIVE ATLANTA, GA	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$25,000
CANOPY ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$20,000
CAPITAL LINK ATLANTA, GA	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$50,000
COMMUNITIES OF COASTAL GEORGIA ATLANTA, GA	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$30,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER ATLANTA DAF ATLANTA, GA	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$168,974
DRAWDOWN GEORGIAGEORGIA ORGANICS ATLANTA, GA	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION	$80,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jason Terrell: President (as of 2025)
David Weitnauer: President - Retiring/Advisor (compensation: $286,726 as of 2024)

The foundation operates with a staff of 3 employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
E CODY LAIRD JR	TRUSTEE	1	—
C MARKLY CROSSWELL	TRUSTEE/CHAIR	1	—
NANCY CLAIR LAIRD	TRUSTEE/VICE-CHAIR	1	—
DAVID WEITNAUER	PRESIDENT-RETIRING	40	$286,726
BARBARA CLEVELAND	TRUSTEE	1	—
H BRIGHT CROSSWELL	TRUSTEE	1	—
CIANNAT M HOWETT	TRUSTEE	1	—
H DOBBS LAIRD	TRUSTEE/TREASURER	1	—
LAIRD M WILLIAMS	TRUSTEE	1	—
DR KAYE HUSBANDS FEALING	TRUSTEE	1	—
JASON TERRELL	PRESIDENT-INCOMING	40	$70,000
RODNEY LYN	TRUSTEE	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years, including support for:

HMHBGA Receives Major Support From Dobbs Foundation to Support New Online\

Teaching Fellowship initiatives presented in partnership with civil and human rights organizations

The Center hosts inaugural Teaching Fellowship presented by R. Howard Dobbs,

Online resource development for mothers through the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia

Nature center programming and environmental education

McFadden Nature Center receives $50,000 grant from R. Howard Dobbs, Jr.\

The foundation maintains an updated web presence at www.dobbsfoundation.org and continues to accept grant applications from eligible organizations aligned with its mission areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities by supporting education opportunities, improving access to health services, and promoting environmental stewardship. **Primary Focus Areas:** • **Education**: Advancing student well-being, real-world readiness, and environmental knowledge • **Health**: Promoting resiliency and mental well-being among Georgia's youth • **Environment**: Investing in a culture of equitable conservation The foundat…

How do I apply for a grant from R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc?

**Grant Size Range**: Typical awards range from $5,000 to $400,000 **Recent Grants (2024)**: • One Hundred Miles: $250,000 • Good News Clinics: $100,000 • Ser Familia: $100,000 • McFadden Nature Center: $50,000 **Total Giving**: $1,982,640 (2024) The foundation maintains an active grant opportunity and accepts applications aligned with its three primary focus areas.

Where does R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Georgia, with particular emphasis on serving Georgia's youth and communities.

What size grants does R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc awarded 32 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc's EIN?

R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6033186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.