The Dobbins Family Foundation
The Dobbins Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $225K.
The Dobbins Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dobbins Family Foundation gave $105K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,000
- -36.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,282,247
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Dobbins Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Montage Health Foundation ($50K). Together the top 7 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 46 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dobbins Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $166K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montage Health Foundation Monterey, CA | Program Services | $50,000 |
| Jacob's Heart Watsonville, CA | Program Services | $20,000 |
| Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network Fairfield, CA | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Greater Good Charities Seattle, WA | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation Davis, CA | Program Services | $7,500 |
| Team Elevate 7 on 7 Modesto, CA | Program Services | $5,000 |
| Birch Bark Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | Program Services | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,282,247 | $254,757 | $138,078 | $105,000 | 7 | $105,000 | $225,079 | $133,705 |
| 2023 | $2,178,759 | $169,906 | $216,434 | $166,000 | 11 | $166,150 | $122,467 | $120,353 |
| 2022 | $2,191,408 | $153,457 | $188,164 | $123,000 | 7 | $123,000 | $99,383 | $122,019 |
| 2021 | $2,230,690 | $303,129 | $183,062 | $138,500 | 13 | $138,500 | $258,567 | $140,280 |
| 2020 | $2,110,623 | $280,639 | $143,647 | $100,000 | 8 | — | $238,992 | $129,315 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dobbins Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dobbins Family Foundation is led by Nanci Dobbins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nanci Dobbins
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Dobbins Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Dobbins Family Foundation
How much does The Dobbins Family Foundation give each year?
The Dobbins Family Foundation gave $105K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $166K across 11 grants.
What is The Dobbins Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dobbins Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dobbins Family Foundation give grants?
The Dobbins Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (10%).
Does The Dobbins Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Dobbins Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (7 grants).
Who are The Dobbins Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dobbins Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Montage Health Foundation ($50,000), Jacob's Heart ($20,000) and Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dobbins Family Foundation?
The Dobbins Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (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 The Dobbins Family Foundation's EIN?
The Dobbins Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0705628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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