The Frances and Beverly Dubose
The Frances and Beverly DuBose is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 grants included support for museums, historic preservation organizations, a theater, a university, and other organizations.
The Frances and Beverly Dubose at a glance
In short: The Frances and Beverly Dubose gave $969K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in Georgia. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $969,342
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,159
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $15,135,726
- -1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (4 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (84% 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 Frances and Beverly Dubose
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4200 Northpkwy Sq Nw Bldg 14, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 272-4241
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frances and Beverly Dubose funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlanta History Center ($505K). Together the top 10 received $895K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 120 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 12% to recipients in Pennsylvania. Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia each accounted for 1% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Frances and Beverly Dubose open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 21 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $937K (2022) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $969K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | Operating Funds | $505,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, PA | Operating Funds | $70,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Gardens Atlanta, GA | Operating Funds | $60,000 |
| Telfair Museums Savannah, GA | Operating Funds | $60,000 |
| Decorative Arts Trust Media, PA | Operations | $50,000 |
| Historic Columbus Foundation Columbus, GA | Operating Funds | $50,000 |
| Historic Oakland Cemetery Atlanta, GA | Operations | $50,000 |
| Kennesaw Museum Foundation Kennesaw, GA | Operating Funds | $30,000 |
| Alliance Theatre Atlanta, GA | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| Center for Puppetry Arts Atlanta, GA | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
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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 | $15,135,726 | $869,675 | $1,136,456 | $969,342 | 21 | $969,511 | $702,730 | $1,077,511 |
| 2024 | $15,398,546 | $1,396,975 | $1,154,199 | $987,500 | 16 | $988,097 | $1,230,873 | $986,240 |
| 2023 | $15,200,585 | $2,416,313 | $1,224,491 | $1,066,500 | 23 | $1,066,614 | $2,258,436 | $930,565 |
| 2022 | $14,003,593 | $2,164,567 | $1,132,488 | $936,784 | 35 | $937,154 | $1,979,233 | $1,070,046 |
| 2021 | $13,725,253 | $1,816,436 | $1,112,353 | $944,917 | 25 | — | $1,649,425 | $992,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frances and Beverly Dubose reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including history, museums, historic preservation, and the arts. For example, the Museum of the American Revolution says it shares stories about the people and events that shaped the United States; the Georgia Historical Society describes its work as collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history; and the Center for Puppetry Arts says it aims to inspire imagination, education, and community through puppetry.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $969,342. Grant amounts ranged from $1,842 to $505,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $505,000 to the Atlanta History Center for operating funds, $70,000 to the Museum of the American Revolution for operating funds, and $60,000 each to Atlanta Botanical Gardens and Telfair Museums for operating funds. Other grants included $50,000 to Historic Columbus Foundation and $10,000 to the Georgia Historical Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and trustees listed on the 2025 filing are Beverly M DuBose III, Treasurer and Trustee; Dean DuBose Smith, Secretary and Trustee; H Bronson Smith, Trustee; Eileen Erickson DuBose, Trustee; Thomas Edward Lewis, Trustee; and Elizabeth Egleston DuBose, Trustee.
The Frances and Beverly Dubose's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beverly M. Dubose III
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dean Dubose Smith
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Eileen Erickson Dubose
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Egleston Dubose
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
H. Bronson Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas Edward Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Frances and Beverly Dubose
How much does The Frances and Beverly Dubose give each year?
The Frances and Beverly Dubose gave $969K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $988K across 16 grants.
What is The Frances and Beverly Dubose's typical grant size?
The Frances and Beverly Dubose's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $46,159, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frances and Beverly Dubose that year got $36K on average.
Where does The Frances and Beverly Dubose give grants?
The Frances and Beverly Dubose gives mostly in Georgia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants) and Savannah, GA (4 grants).
Does The Frances and Beverly Dubose give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The Frances and Beverly Dubose's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (4 grants).
Who are The Frances and Beverly Dubose's largest grantees?
The Frances and Beverly Dubose's largest 2025 grantees include Atlanta History Center ($505,000), Museum of the American Revolution ($70,000) and Atlanta Botanical Gardens ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Frances and Beverly Dubose?
The Frances and Beverly Dubose reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $970K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 does The Frances and Beverly Dubose fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including history, museums, historic preservation, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frances and Beverly Dubose?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Frances and Beverly Dubose's EIN?
The Frances and Beverly Dubose's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1901090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Frances and Beverly Dubose 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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