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Private foundation · EIN 87-4760087

William and Karen Dobbins Family Foundation

Albion, MI

William and Karen Dobbins Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Albion, MI. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $133K in grants and contributions paid across 19 grants, with $4.92M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Albion Community Foundation, Innovate Albion and Friends of the Bohm.

How to request funding

Contact
Caroline N Hurteau
Phone
5176298838
Address
16000 East Michigan Avenue, Albion, Mi, 49224
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

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Albion Community FoundationAlbion, MIEnhancing Community Life$67,500
Innovate AlbionAlbion, MIStem Teaching & Training$15,000
Friends of the BohmAlbion, MIMembers of Bohm Theatre$11,179
City of AlbionAlbion, MIFostering Community Development$5,000
Run AlbionAlbion, MIFamily Fun Races in Albion$5,000
Swingin at the Shell Swingin at Thye ShellAlbion, MIBand Shell Renovations$5,000
Albion Arts CommissionAlbion, MIProvides Access to Creativity & Art$3,000
Albion Building CommunityAlbion, MIEnsuring Compliance and Regs$2,500
Bohm TheatreAlbion, MIFilm & Performing Arts Center$2,500
Albion Community GardensAlbion, MIProvision of Fresh Produce$2,000
Forks Senior CenterAlbion, MIPhyscial & Mental State of Seniors$2,000
Harrington Helpers PcoAlbion, MISupport of Harrington Elementary$2,000
Scouts Bsa Troup 158Albion, MIPreparing Young People for Life$2,000
There's EnoughAlbion, MIDoantion/Thrift Store$2,000
Albion Health Care AllianceAlbion, MIFood, Hygiene, Care Provider$1,500
Albion Historical SocietyAlbion, MIPreserve & Display Albion Heritage$1,500
Ismon HouseAlbion, MICommunity Gathering Place$1,500
American Legion Post 55Albion, MIEnhance Well-Being of Veterans$1,000
Citizens to Beautify AlbionAlbion, MIBeautifying the Streets of Albion$1,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does William and Karen Dobbins Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. 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. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does William and Karen Dobbins Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $133,179 in grants and contributions paid (19 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has William and Karen Dobbins Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Albion Community Foundation (MI), $67.5K, Innovate Albion (MI), $15K, Friends of the Bohm (MI), $11.2K, City of Albion (MI), $5K and Run Albion (MI), $5K.