The Dobson Foundation Inc
The Dobson Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Stevensville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $212K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Dobson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dobson Foundation Inc gave $14K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,000
- -40.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,800
- -52.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $212,218
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Dobson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sisters Academy of Baltimore ($6K). Together the top 5 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dobson Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $24K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sisters Academy of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Education | $6,000 |
| Veteran and Military Support Alliance Rockville, MD | Veteran Support | $5,000 |
| Haven Ministries Queenstown, MD | Food Kitchen | $1,000 |
| Well Spring Life Ministry Annapolis, MD | Pregnancy Support | $1,000 |
| Church Hill Theatre Church Hill, MD | Community Arts | $1,000 |
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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 | $212,218 | $40,567 | $15,463 | $14,000 | 5 | $14,000 | $4,021 | $9,559 |
| 2024 | $186,897 | $60,709 | $26,656 | $23,500 | 4 | $23,500 | $5,970 | $6,836 |
| 2023 | $152,789 | $60,471 | $16,881 | $14,440 | 9 | $14,440 | $2,490 | $6,461 |
| 2022 | $109,255 | $30,074 | $8,710 | $8,000 | 2 | $8,000 | $364 | $4,522 |
| 2021 | $88,372 | $24,704 | $8,688 | $8,000 | 2 | $8,000 | $16 | $3,610 |
| 2020 | $72,493 | $21,182 | $15,418 | $14,500 | 4 | — | $264 | $3,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dobson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dobson Foundation Inc is led by Sharon Dobson, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Dobson
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Dobson Foundation Inc
How much does The Dobson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dobson Foundation Inc gave $14K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 4 grants.
What is The Dobson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Dobson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,800, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dobson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Dobson Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Dobson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Dobson Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Dobson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Dobson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sisters Academy of Baltimore ($6,000), Veteran and Military Support Alliance ($5,000) and Haven Ministries ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dobson Foundation Inc?
The Dobson Foundation Inc reported $212K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dobson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dobson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1041534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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