Private foundation · Evanston, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Howard S Dubin Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $5,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Washington County. A typical grant was $1,000 to $4,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $5,000 · 1 in Washington County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $4,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Lewis County, Washington County · plus 57 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $515,835
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $516K | $5,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $542K | $3,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $512K | $3,000 | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Howard S Dubin · Evanston · (847) 864-7000
- What to send
- Annual Report
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Howard S DubinPresident
- Thomas G DubinDirector
- Anne DubinOfficer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Washington County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachia Service Project | Johnson City, Washington County | General support | $4,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, Lewis County | General Support | $1,000 |