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Dunard Fund Ltd is a private corporation based in NORTHBROOK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Andrea Mayes. It holds total assets of $231.8M. Annual income is reported at $135.1M. Total assets have grown from $23.2M in 2011 to $231.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Dunard Fund Ltd has made 62 grants totaling $112.6M, with a median grant of $225K. Annual giving has grown from $12M in 2020 to $49.5M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $51.2M distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $37.5M, with an average award of $1.8M. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Pennsylvania, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$102K
Average Grant
$748K
Largest Grant
$6.5M
Based on 16 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.
Dunard Fund Ltd is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, PA.
Dunard Fund Ltd has distributed a total of $112.6M across 62 grants. The median grant size is $225K, with an average of $1.8M. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $37.5M.
Dunard Fund Ltd typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dunard Fund Ltd is headquartered in NORTHBROOK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Colburn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Catherine Hogel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keith Colburn | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Grigor | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea Mayes | ASSISTANT TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Bradford | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$231.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$231.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$112.6M
Average Grant
$1.8M
Median Grant
$225K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute Of JusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Colburn SchoolPAYMENT TO CHARITY THAT IS NOT COUNTED AS A QD SINCE IT FALLS UNDER SECTION 4941. | Los Angeles, CA | $37.5M | 2022 |
| Marlboro School Of Music IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $3M | 2022 |
| Metropolitan OperaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3M | 2022 |
| The Ucla FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $1.5M | 2022 |
| The American Ireland FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $1.2M | 2022 |
| University Of Dublin FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $500K | 2022 |
| The Philharmonic Symphony Society Of Ny IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $450K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles OperaGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| Dance Downtown La IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| The J Paul Getty TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| The Maestro FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Yale UniversityYALE SCHOOL OF MUSIC | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Cato InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Lennox LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Lennox, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of St Andrews American Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $300K | 2021 |
| Music Institute Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $100K | 2021 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| The Music CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2021 |