R Howard Dobbs Jr Foundation Inc
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
32
-8.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
+1.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
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 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
States
Cities
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
| 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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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.
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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