The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation
The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $60K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +247.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +943.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $59,943
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 379% 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $202K (2018). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation Greenwich, CT | To support activities conducted by fibrolamellar cancer foundation for funding research to find viable treatment options and a cure for fibrolamellar carcinoma. | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation?
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 | $59,943 | $2,604 | $11,125 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,125 | $2,604 | $2,936 |
| 2023 | $68,464 | $2,094 | $11,864 | $2,876 | 3 | $7,370 | — | $3,692 |
| 2022 | $78,234 | $131 | $95,539 | $85,800 | 3 | $94,539 | — | $6,159 |
| 2021 | $173,642 | $20 | $37,600 | $31,850 | 3 | $34,725 | — | $9,856 |
| 2020 | $211,222 | $45 | $6,750 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — | $10,518 |
| 2018 | $129,599 | $200,517 | $214,368 | $202,076 | 11 | — | — | $4,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joslyn Dobson
Director
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Dobson
Director
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation
How much does The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation give each year?
The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 3 grants.
How large is The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation?
The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation reported $60K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation operate?
The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma, Texas.
What is The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation's EIN?
The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4335578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
Live grants for the work The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation
Greensboro, NC
The Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation supports golf and youth development, education, arts and culture, community services, and regional promotion, with most funding going to North Carolina, especially the Piedmont Triad. In 2025, it awarded grants of $500 to $280,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.0M
Grants
36
Total Given
$1.1M
PGA Tour Inc
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
PGA TOUR INC supports charities in tournament communities and national campaigns focused on well-being, youth, service, and access and opportunity, with past grants also addressing healthcare, education, disaster relief, food banks, military, and the environment. In 2024 it made 326 grants, with a median of $17,188 and a range of $5,120 to $5.94 million; funding was concentrated in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$3.9B
Grants
326
Total Given
$34.3M
PGA Tour Charities Inc
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
PGA TOUR Charities funds qualified charitable organizations and people in need, with an emphasis on youth wellbeing, support for military members and families, and other charitable purposes. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,253 to $335,000, with a median of $13,411; most funding went to Virginia and Florida. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5M
Grants
83
Total Given
$2.9M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Sean Joslyn Sean-Karl and Johanna Grace Dobson Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?