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Dobbins Foundation is a private corporation based in WORTHINGTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Edward R Finch. It holds total assets of $440K. Annual income is reported at $198K. Total assets have decreased from $2.5M in 2011 to $440K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Dobbins Foundation has made 89 grants totaling $302K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $84K in 2021 to $106K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $112K distributed across 29 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $20K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and New York and Maine. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dobbins Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 89 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, ME.
Dobbins Foundation has distributed a total of $302K across 89 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $20K.
Dobbins Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dobbins Foundation is headquartered in WORTHINGTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Dobbins | Director | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Michele Dobbins Dodge | Director | $15K | $0 | $15K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$440K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$437K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
89
Total Giving
$302K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventfort Hall Association IncPROGRAM | Lenox, MA | $18K | 2023 |
| Christian Center Of PittsfieldPROGRAM | Pittsfield, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Berkshire Humane SocietyPROGRAM | Pittsfield, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| YmcaPROGRAM | Pittsfield, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Barrington Stage CompanyPROGRAM | Pittsfield, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Berkshire Theatre GroupPROGRAM | Stockbridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hancock Shaker VillagePROGRAM | Pittsfield, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox FdnPROGRAM | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of ReservationsPROGRAM | Stockbridge, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Berkshire Historical SocietyPROGRAM | Pittsfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Mass MocaPROGRAM | North Adams, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Clark Art InstitutePROGRAM | Williamstown, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Community Access To The Arts CataPROGRAM | Great Barrington, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Chester Theatre CompanyPROGRAM | Chester, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Miss Hall S SchoolPROGRAM | Pittsfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Jacobs PillowPROGRAM | Becket, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| The MountPROGRAM | Lenox, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Guthrie CenterPROGRAM | Great Barrington, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Norman Rockwell MuseumPROGRAM | Stockbridge, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Worthington LibraryPROGRAM | Worthington, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Berkshire Botanical GardenPROGRAM | Stockbridge, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Mass Audubon SocietyPROGRAM | Lincoln, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Lenox LibraryPROGRAM | Lenox, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Freeman CenterPROGRAM | Pittsfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| 18 DegreesPROGRAM | Pittsfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Hilltown Land TrustPROGRAM | Ashfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| First Congregational Church WorthingtonPROGRAM | Chesterfield, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| New England Nordic Skiing AssociatiPROGRAM | New Gloucester, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| WamcPROGRAM | Albany, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of TanglewoodPROGRAM | Lenox, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Nutshell Playhouse IncPROGRAM | Lenox, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| St Lawrence UniversityPROGRAM | Canton, NY | $200 | 2023 |