Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs
Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and projects including a community center building fund, university programs, children’s therapy, scholarships, and cancer research.
Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs at a glance
In short: Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs gave $957K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Indiana. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $957,106
- +60.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,300
- +89.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,806
- Total assets
- $14,751
- -70.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2360 Treesdale Circle, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 848-5377
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Elkhart Inc ($750K). Together the top 10 received $939K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 88 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. The remaining reported shares went to California (3%), Washington, DC (2%), Florida (1%), and Maryland (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 206% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2020) to $957K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $957K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Elkhart Inc Elkhart, IN | Jimtown Community Center Building Fund | $750,000 |
| Ball State University Foundation Inc Muncie, IN | $100,000 to athletic director fund; $5,000 to dance and theater | $105,000 |
| The Children's Theraplay Foundation Inc Carmel, IN | General Fund - Operations | $16,200 |
| Carpenters Helping Hands Washington, DC | General Fund - Operations | $15,000 |
| Local 39 Educational Scholarship Fund San Francisco, CA | General Fund - Operations | $12,000 |
| International Guiding Eyes - Guide Dogs of America Sylmar, CA | General Fund - Operations | $10,000 |
| Lefty Classic Inc Wellington, FL | General Fund - Operations | $10,000 |
| Sheet Metal Workers International Scholarship Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $6,000 to local 104 scholar fund; $2,300 to local 105 general operations | $8,300 |
| Baugo Community Schools Elkhart, IN | New Scoreboard | $7,806 |
| Community Cancer Research Foundation Inc Munster, IN | General Fund - Operations | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,751 | $925,125 | $960,306 | $957,106 | 17 | $959,986 | — | $4,615 |
| 2023 | $49,932 | $500,085 | $611,350 | $595,400 | 20 | $610,925 | — | $2,088 |
| 2022 | $161,197 | $323,683 | $314,900 | $298,750 | 20 | $314,900 | $33 | $2,485 |
| 2021 | $147,414 | $592,601 | $320,225 | $313,225 | 19 | $314,225 | $122,621 | $2,200 |
| 2020 | $4,545 | $117,003 | $116,875 | $103,250 | 12 | — | $3 | $600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants went to organizations whose work includes education and scholarships, children’s therapy, cancer research, charitable aid, and community projects. For example, The Children’s TherAplay Foundation describes itself as a medical facility providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy for children with special needs. Community Cancer Research Foundation says it works to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality through detection, treatment, education, prevention, and clinical research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $957,106. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $750,000, with a median of $7,806.
The largest grant was $750,000 to Community Foundation of Elkhart Inc. for the Jimtown Community Center Building Fund. Ball State University Foundation received $105,000, including $100,000 for its Athletic Director Fund and $5,000 for Dance and Theater. Other grants included $16,200 to The Children’s TherAplay Foundation for general operations, $15,000 to Carpenters Helping Hands for general operations, and $12,000 to Local 39 Educational Scholarship Fund for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Craig Dobbs, Teneen L Dobbs, and Kassie Dobbs O’Malley as trustees.
Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kassie Dobbs O'Malley
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Teneen L. Dobbs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Craig Dobbs
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wm Craig Dobbs (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to Kassie Dobbs O'Malley (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs
How much does Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs give each year?
Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs gave $957K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $595K across 20 grants.
What is Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs's typical grant size?
Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs's median grant in 2024 was $7,806, and its average grant was $56,300, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs that year got $4K on average.
Where does Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs give grants?
Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs gives mostly in Indiana: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elkhart, IN (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Carmel, IN (2 grants).
Does Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs's largest grantees?
Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Elkhart Inc ($750,000), Ball State University Foundation Inc ($105,000) and The Children's Theraplay Foundation Inc ($16,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs?
Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $960K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants went to organizations whose work includes education and scholarships, children’s therapy, cancer research, charitable aid, and community projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs's EIN?
Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6429985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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