Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarmel, Indiana · EIN 27-6429985 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$957K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$7,806
Total assets$15K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
58% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Painters and Allied Trades for Children's Hope Foundation | Hanover, MD | General fund - operations | $4,000 |
| Plasterers & Cement Masons Scholarship | Sacramento, CA | General fund - operations | $4,000 |
| Shoot for a Cure | Oakley, CA | General fund - operations | $3,000 |
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General fund - operations | $3,000 |
| Hopeful Hands Inc | Howell, NJ | Breaking the stigma around mental health issues | $2,500 |
| Teamsters Local Union No 554 Apprenticeship Training Fund | Omaha, NE | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Carmel Fop Lodge 185 Foundation | Carmel, IN | General fund - operations | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $957,106 | 17 |
| 2023 | $595,400 | 20 |
| 2021 | $313,225 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202510879349101011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6429985
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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