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Sunny Durham Family Foundation is a private corporation based in OMAHA, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Mike Jones Ellick Jones Et Al. It holds total assets of $20.1M. Annual income is reported at $9.6M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. 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 Nebraska and Illinois. According to available records, Sunny Durham Family Foundation has made 44 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $767K in 2022 to $1.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $100K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Nebraska and Illinois and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Sunny Durham Family Foundation reported 44 individual grants totaling $2.0 million between 2022 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $50,000. Half of those grants fell between $25,000 and $50,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $100,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.4 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in NE, which received 35 of the 44 grants on record (80 percent). Of its 28 distinct grantees, 57 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Nebraska Humane Society ($152,000), Intercultural Senior Center ($150,000) and Circle Theater ($130,000).
Computed from 44 individual grant records (2022–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 3 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$43K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 18 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.
Sunny Durham Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, IL, NY.
Sunny Durham Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 44 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $100K.
Sunny Durham Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sunny Durham Family Foundation is headquartered in OMAHA, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary D Lundgren | PRESIDENT & CEO | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Jennifer Lundgren | VICE PRESIDENT | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Andrew D Lundgren | VICE PRESIDENT | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$22.1M
Fair Market Value
$22.3M
Net Worth
$22.1M
Grants Paid
$1.2M
Contributions
$100K
Net Investment Income
$668K
Distribution Amount
$1.1M
Total: $21.3M
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Circle TheaterGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Omaha Equestrian FdGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Nebraska Humane SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Intercultural Senior CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Omaha Performing ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $80K | 2023 |
| Nebraska Children FamiliesGENERAL SUPPORT | Lincoln, NE | $75K | 2023 |
| Omaha Community PlayhouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $50K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $50K | 2023 |
| J P LordGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $50K | 2023 |
| Lane Tech College PrepGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Completely KidsGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $50K | 2023 |
| PawsGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Tunnels To Towers FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Staten Island, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Vita NovaGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $50K | 2023 |
| Munroe MeyerGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $40K | 2023 |
| Great Plains CommonsGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $25K | 2023 |
| Omaha Public School FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $25K | 2023 |
| Omaha SymphonyGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $25K | 2023 |
| First Tee Of OmahaGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $25K | 2023 |
| Northside College PrepGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Benson TheatreGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $12K | 2023 |
| Joslyn Castle & GardensGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2023 |
| Quality LivingGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $10K | 2023 |
| Westside School FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Lincoln, NE | $3K | 2023 |
| Durham MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $50K | 2022 |
| Kicks For A CureGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $15K | 2022 |