Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn
Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. It reported 12 grants totaling $58,000 in 2025, including support for organizations in Georgia, New York, Alabama, and North Carolina. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 5 grants totaling $62,000.
Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn at a glance
In short: Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn gave $62K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $62,000
- +6.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -58.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,400
- +156.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,301,907
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (84% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications should be submitted in writing with supporting proof of tax-exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3). It lists no restrictions on awards and says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert L Mays Truist Bank
Mailing address: PO Box 4655, Atlanta, GA 30302
Phone: (404) 813-9304
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Peachetree Presbyterian Church ($20K). Together the top 5 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (57%), New York (17%), Alabama (17%), and North Carolina (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $63K (2022). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peachetree Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Gardens Atlanta, GA | Kinder in the Garden | $20,000 |
| Lancer PTO Birmingham, AL | Turf Project at Mountain | $10,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy Atlanta, GA | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,301,907 | $95,091 | $78,035 | $62,000 | 5 | $70,652 | $87,608 | $74,824 |
| 2025 | $1,284,824 | $66,387 | $76,213 | $58,000 | 12 | $66,316 | $59,246 | $70,840 |
| 2024 | $1,294,615 | $127,094 | $66,191 | $53,563 | 12 | $60,382 | $121,398 | $64,086 |
| 2023 | $1,233,249 | $42,844 | $71,730 | $58,500 | 10 | $66,000 | $37,198 | $61,227 |
| 2022 | $1,261,469 | $72,714 | $82,320 | $62,500 | 3 | $73,298 | $66,463 | $69,860 |
| 2021 | $1,271,017 | $133,108 | $63,470 | $49,500 | 4 | — | $126,911 | $65,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2026 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general and operating support for schools, churches, animal welfare organizations, a park conservancy, a museum, and other organizations.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of recipients. Samaritan’s Purse describes its mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Lifeline Animal Project says it works to end shelter euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in metropolitan Atlanta. Whitefield Academy describes itself as a Christ-centered college preparatory school. Chastain Park Conservancy says it works to restore, enhance, maintain, and preserve Chastain Park. Andee’s Army provides financial assistance to children and youth receiving care for brain and other neurological injuries and conditions. The Museum of Arts & Sciences says it aims to inspire learning through experiences that unite arts and sciences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $58,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 5 grants totaling $62,000.
The largest grants included $10,000 each to the National Philoptochos Society in New York, New York, and Mountain Brook Elementary in Birmingham, Alabama. Recipients of $5,000 each included Whitefield Academy, Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Lifeline Animal Project, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and Samaritan’s Purse. Other 2025 recipients included Agape Youth and Family Center ($3,000), Back the Blue Atlanta ($3,000), Andee’s Army ($2,500), Chastain Park Conservancy ($2,500), and the Museum of Arts & Sciences ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Truist Bank N.A. as trustee and Ruth Reynold Dobbs as committee member.
Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn's only listed officer is Truist Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Truist Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$11K (2021) → $14K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ruth Reynold Dobbs (2021–2025) — Commitee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $14K, to Truist Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn
How much does Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn give each year?
Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn gave $62K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $58K across 12 grants.
What is Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn's typical grant size?
Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,400, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn give grants?
Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn gives mostly in Georgia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn's largest grantees?
Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn's largest 2026 grantees include Peachetree Presbyterian Church ($20,000), Atlanta Botanical Gardens ($20,000) and Lancer PTO ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn?
Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (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 Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general and operating support for schools, churches, animal welfare organizations, a park conservancy, a museum, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications should be submitted in writing with supporting proof of tax-exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3). Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn's EIN?
Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6377572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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