The DuBose Foundation
The DuBose Foundation is a private foundation based in Marana, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including education, environmental work, health, religion, and social services.
The DuBose Foundation at a glance
In short: The DuBose Foundation gave $29K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $794.028), top state Colorado. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,585
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $794
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $275
- Total assets
- $262,644
- +16.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (13 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The DuBose Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4917 W Dove Nest Place, Marana, AZ 85658
Phone: (847) 644-5354
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The DuBose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida Institute of Technology ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (48%), Florida (17%), North Carolina (8%), Vermont (6%), and Virginia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The DuBose Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 36 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $619; repeat grants $893. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $310 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $892 (2020) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | Education | $5,000 |
| Sheep Mountain Alliance Telluride, CO | Environmental | $3,100 |
| San Miguel Mentoring Program DBA One to One Mentoring Telluride, CO | Education | $2,975 |
| Fearsome Davidson, NC | Health | $2,198 |
| Kenya Dryland Education Fund Manchester, VT | Education | $1,600 |
| Evangelical Free Church of America Minneapolis, MN | Religious | $1,350 |
| Environmental Learning for Kids Denver, CO | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia Waynesboro, VA | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Anchored Hope Outreach Waterford, MI | Social | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262,644 | $85,541 | $45,218 | $28,585 | 36 | $34,904 |
| 2024 | $224,743 | $127,698 | $106,738 | $27,965 | 46 | $6,789 |
| 2023 | $196,994 | $100,926 | $43,166 | $15,669 | 36 | $16,632 |
| 2022 | $122,602 | $123,327 | $67,459 | $8,092 | 18 | $6,439 |
| 2021 | $60,295 | $76,653 | $45,526 | $3,094 | 18 | — |
| 2020 | $31,004 | $49,804 | $18,800 | $892 | 16 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, environmental, health, religious, and social purposes.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Environmental Learning for Kids says it cultivates a diverse community of leaders and environmental stewards by increasing outdoor equity. The Wildlife Center of Virginia describes its work as supporting the organization. Florida Institute of Technology says its mission includes providing high-quality education and expanding knowledge through research. These are grantees’ descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $28,585. Grants ranged from $25 to $5,000, with a median of $275. The largest awards included $5,000 each to Florida Institute of Technology and Colorado School of Mines, $3,100 to Sheep Mountain Alliance, and $2,975 to San Miguel Mentoring Program DBA One to One Mentoring. Other reported grants included $2,198 to Fearsome and $1,600 to Kenya Dryland Education Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James DuBose is listed as President/Director on the 2025 filing.
The DuBose Foundation is led by James DuBose, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James DuBose
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 DuBose Foundation
How much does The DuBose Foundation give each year?
The DuBose Foundation gave $29K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 46 grants.
What is The DuBose Foundation's typical grant size?
The DuBose Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $275, and its average grant was $794, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The DuBose Foundation that year got $619 on average.
Where does The DuBose Foundation give grants?
The DuBose Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Telluride, CO (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Golden, CO (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does The DuBose Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on The DuBose Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social" (12 grants), "Environmental" (10 grants) and "Health" (7 grants).
Who are The DuBose Foundation's largest grantees?
The DuBose Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Florida Institute of Technology ($5,000), Colorado School of Mines ($5,000) and Sheep Mountain Alliance ($3,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The DuBose Foundation?
The DuBose Foundation reported $263K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $86K.
What does The DuBose Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, environmental, health, religious, and social purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The DuBose Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The DuBose Foundation's EIN?
The DuBose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0688523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The DuBose Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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