Dobson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Dobson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $674,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $350,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$674,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $490,391 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $490,391 | 28 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $674,500 | 23 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Roni Graham 14101 Wireless Way, Ste 300, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 242-0337, roni@dobsonpartnership.net |
| What to submit | Written applications for funds should be submitted by mail or email. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation focuses on charitable organizations in the state of Oklahoma. However there are no limitations on the type of organizations it may support. |
What Dobson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 19 | $657,500 |
| New York | 3 | $12,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Foundation | Building Fund | $350,000 |
| National Western Heritage Museum | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation | General Fund | $25,000 |
| UCO Foundation | Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Allied Arts of OKC | General Fund | $15,000 |
| United Way of Central Oklahoma | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Peaceful Family Solutions | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Dinner With Love | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Fields and Futures Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Urban League of OKC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Sooner | General Fund | $10,000 |
| First Serve OKC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| First Tee of Metro OKC | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundatio | General Fund | $7,500 |
| ArtSup | General Fund | $5,000 |
| White Fields Inc | General Fund | $5,000 |
| It Takes A Valley | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | General Fund | $5,000 |
| New York Racing Association Foundation | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Cameron University Foundation | General Fund | $2,500 |
| National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame | General Fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Everett Dobson
- Stephen Dobson
- Phillip Giachino
Questions people ask
Does Dobson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dobson Family Foundation give?
$674,500 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dobson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Everett Dobson (President), Stephen Dobson (Vice President) and Phillip Giachino (Secretary).
What does Dobson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.