The Dobson Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Stevensville, MD EIN: 83-1041534

The Dobson Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Stevensville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $187K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $6K.

Key facts about The Dobson Foundation Inc

EIN: 83-1041534
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $23,500
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $5,875
Median grant: $5,500
Total assets: $186,897
Primary geography: Maryland (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Dobson Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Dobson Foundation Inc's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (91%) and New York (9%). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Dobson Foundation Inc gives

Giving grew 194% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 344% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$187K

+22.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$24K

+62.7% YoY

Grant Count

-55.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+266.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dobson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Dobson Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $22K (91%)

New York $2K (9%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Maryland Michigan New York

Cities

BaltimoreQueenstownAnnapolisChesterGrasonvilleSmithtownCentervilleCentrevilleMichigan Center

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$186,897	$152,789	$109,255
Revenue	$60,709	$60,471	$30,074
Expenses	$26,656	$16,881	$8,710
Qualifying Distributions	$23,500	$14,440	$8,000
Net Investment Income	$5,970	$2,490	$364
Distributable Amount	$6,836	$6,461	$4,522

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Qac Centre for the Arts Inc ($10,500), Sisters Academy of Baltimore ($6,000), Talisman Therapeutic ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
QAC CENTRE FOR THE ARTS INC Centreville, MD	ARTS EDUCATION	$10,500
SISTERS ACADEMY OF BALTIMORE Baltimore, MD	EDUCATION	$6,000
TALISMAN THERAPEUTIC Grasonville, MD	THERAPY	$5,000
VET DOGS INC Smithtown, NY	ANIMAL CARE	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Sharon Dobson	President	1	—
Sharon Dobson	Secretary	1	—
Sharon Dobson	Treasurer	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dobson Foundation Inc?

The Dobson Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Stevensville, MD. It holds $187K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Dobson Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, The Dobson Foundation Inc holds $187K in total assets with $61K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $24K in 2024.

Where does The Dobson Foundation Inc operate?

The Dobson Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Maryland, Michigan, New York.

What size grants does The Dobson Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Dobson Foundation Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Dobson Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Dobson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.