TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University
TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $734K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University at a glance
In short: TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University gave $734K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $734K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $734,185
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $734,185
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $734,185
- Total assets
- $15,242,296
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emory University ($734K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $734K (2025) to $947K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $734K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $734,185 |
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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 | $15,242,296 | $1,538,993 | $983,177 | $734,185 | 1 | $772,778 | $1,344,925 | $985,655 |
| 2024 | $14,840,731 | $1,257,729 | $1,021,997 | $800,000 | 1 | $843,528 | $1,083,320 | $913,444 |
| 2023 | $14,604,682 | $-335,156 | $1,098,379 | $911,500 | 1 | $949,951 | $229,676 | $816,953 |
| 2022 | $16,042,089 | $1,024,036 | $1,215,587 | $946,560 | 2 | $964,343 | $803,977 | $866,622 |
| 2021 | $16,228,943 | $2,643,225 | $1,033,119 | $800,000 | 1 | — | $2,434,747 | $942,106 |
| 2020 | $14,625,974 | $1,518,003 | $998,116 | $810,000 | 2 | — | $1,344,875 | $821,750 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University reported a distributable amount of $986K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$153K (2020) → $147K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $147K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University
How much does TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University give each year?
TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University gave $734K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $800K across 1 grant.
How large is TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University?
TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University reported $15.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $773K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $986K (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 is TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University?
TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $15.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University operate?
TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University's EIN?
TW Samuel C Dobbs Emory University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6026550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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