Dobbs Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 84-3406107 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $450,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchison School | Memphis, TN | General operating | $1,505,000 |
| St Georges Independent School Foundation | Collierville, TN | General operating | $450,000 |
| Memphis University School | Memphis, TN | General operating | $250,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Carnival Education Fund | Memphis, TN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Downline Ministries | Germantown, TN | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,230,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349101129
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3406107
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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