William and Karen Dobbins Family Foundation
Historical FunderAlbion, Michigan · EIN 87-4760087 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CAROLINE N HURTEAU |
|---|---|
| Address | 16000 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE, ALBION MI 492249193 |
| Phone | 5176298838 |
| CHURTEAU@CASTERCONCEPTS.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED THEIR OWN GRANT REQUEST FORM. THE FORM IS TWO PAGES LONG AND ASKS ALL THE BASIC QUESTIONS AND REQUIRES CONTACTS, APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATIONS THAT ALLOW THE FOUNDATION BOARD TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO SUPPORT THE REQUEST WRITTEN REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED VIA MAIL OR EMAIL |
| Deadlines | NONE AT THIS TIME |
| Restrictions | NOTHING FORMAL AT THIS TIME |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Community Foundation | Albion, MI | Enhancing community life | $67,500 |
| Innovate Albion | Albion, MI | STEM teaching & training | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Bohm | Albion, MI | Members of bohm theatre | $11,179 |
| City of Albion | Albion, MI | Fostering community development | $5,000 |
| Run Albion | Albion, MI | Family fun races in albion | $5,000 |
| Swingin at the Shell Swingin at Thye Shell | Albion, MI | Band shell renovations | $5,000 |
| Albion Arts Commission | Albion, MI | Provides access to creativity & art | $3,000 |
| Albion Building Community | Albion, MI | Ensuring compliance and regs | $2,500 |
| Bohm Theatre | Albion, MI | Film & performing arts center | $2,500 |
| Albion Community Gardens | Albion, MI | Provision of fresh produce | $2,000 |
| Forks Senior Center | Albion, MI | Physcial & mental state of seniors | $2,000 |
| Harrington Helpers Pco | Albion, MI | Support of harrington elementary | $2,000 |
| Scouts Bsa Troup 158 | Albion, MI | Preparing young people for life | $2,000 |
| There's Enough | Albion, MI | Doantion/Thrift store | $2,000 |
| Albion Health Care Alliance | Albion, MI | Food, hygiene, care provider | $1,500 |
| Albion Historical Society | Albion, MI | Preserve & display albion heritage | $1,500 |
| Ismon House | Albion, MI | Community gathering place | $1,500 |
| American Legion Post 55 | Albion, MI | Enhance well-being of veterans | $1,000 |
| Citizens to Beautify Albion | Albion, MI | Beautifying the streets of albion | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $133,179 | 19 |
| 2024 | $3,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $59,983 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103369
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4760087
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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