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Dunn Foundation is a private trust based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $92.6M. Annual income is reported at $26.3M. Total assets have decreased from $125.3M in 2010 to $94M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia and California. According to available records, Dunn Foundation has made 172 grants totaling $22.3M, with a median grant of $70K. Annual giving has grown from $4.6M in 2020 to $17.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.3M, with an average award of $130K. The foundation has supported 73 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Florida, which account for 37% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$92K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 50 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.
Dunn Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 172 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, DC, FL.
Dunn Foundation has distributed a total of $22.3M across 172 grants. The median grant size is $70K, with an average of $130K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.3M.
Dunn Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dunn Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Beach | Trustee | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Rebecca Walter Dunn | Trustee | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| David Dreyer | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William A Dunn | Trustee Emeritus | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$10.6M
Total Assets
$94M
Fair Market Value
$95.8M
Net Worth
$94M
Grants Paid
$10.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3.2M
Distribution Amount
$5.1M
Total: $48.1M
Total Grants
172
Total Giving
$22.3M
Average Grant
$130K
Median Grant
$70K
Unique Recipients
73
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression InGeneral & Unrestricted | Philadelphia, PA | $1.3M | 2022 |
| Foundation For Government Accountability IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Naples, FL | $1M | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa Incgeneral & unrestricted | Phoenix, AZ | $1M | 2022 |
| Americans For Fair Treatment IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Oklahoma City, OK | $500K | 2022 |
| Atlas Economic Research Foundation - Atlas NetworkGeneral & Unrestricted | Arlington, VA | $260K | 2022 |
| Fairness Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Harrisburg, PA | $250K | 2022 |
| Conservative Partnership InstituteGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy AlternatGeneral & Unrestricted | Harrisburg, PA | $250K | 2022 |
| America First IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Fort Worth, TX | $250K | 2022 |
| Freedomworks FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $235K | 2022 |
| Blexit Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Nashville, TN | $200K | 2022 |
| Prager University FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Sherman Oaks, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| County Citizens Defending Freedom Usa Foundation IGeneral & Unrestricted | Mulberry, FL | $200K | 2022 |
| Moms For AmericaGeneral & Unrestricted | Branson, MO | $200K | 2022 |
| Students For Liberty IncorporatedGeneral & Unrestricted | Mc Lean, VA | $200K | 2022 |
| Alliance Defending FreedomGeneral & Unrestricted | Scottsdale, AZ | $175K | 2022 |
| Institute For JusticeScientific study on reliability of Drug-Detecting Dog Alerts | Arlington, VA | $150K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Economic Education IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Atlanta, GA | $125K | 2022 |
| The Reason FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Los Angeles, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| David Horowitz Freedom CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Sherman Oaks, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Pacific Legal FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Sacramento, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Competitive Enterprise InstituteGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Donors Trust IncDunn Foundation Fund | Alexandria, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| Cato InstituteGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| State Policy NetworkGeneral & Unrestricted | Arlington, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| The James Madison Institute For Public Policy StudGeneral & Unrestricted | Tallahassee, FL | $100K | 2022 |