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The Christensen-Dunn Early Foundations Fund is a private trust based in MILTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Michael Dunn. It holds total assets of $571K. Annual income is reported at $39K. Total assets have grown from $216K in 2011 to $448K in 2023. 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 Massachusetts and Connecticut. According to available records, The Christensen-Dunn Early Foundations Fund has made 20 grants totaling $17K, with a median grant of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1K, with an average award of $850. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$868
Largest Grant
$1K
Based on 19 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.
The Christensen-Dunn Early Foundations Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CT, NY.
The Christensen-Dunn Early Foundations Fund has distributed a total of $17K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $850. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1K.
The Christensen-Dunn Early Foundations Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Christensen-Dunn Early Foundations Fund is headquartered in MILTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$18K
Total Assets
$448K
Fair Market Value
$448K
Net Worth
$448K
Grants Paid
$18K
Contributions
$22K
Net Investment Income
$28K
Distribution Amount
$20K
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$17K
Average Grant
$850
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Our Kin IncSupport local child care providers | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Boston Partners In EducationSchool volunteer programs | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Camp StarfishPrograms for special-needs children | Stow, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Catie'S ClosetDistribute donated clothes supplies | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Citizen SchoolAfter-school programs for teenagers | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Cradles To CrayonsProviding supplies to shelters | Brighton, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food BankHunger-relief food distribution | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Green Mountain Farm-To-SchoolProvision of food and education | Newport, VT | $1K | 2022 |
| International Institute New EnglandServices for refugees & immigrants | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Roca Boston IncCounseling high-risk young people | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Steppingstone FoundationDisadvantaged children academics | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Milton Foundation For EducationLocal school extracurriculars | Milton, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Girls IncorporatedGirls' educational opportunities | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Dwight Hall At YaleStudent-led community programs | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Historic New England Pierce HouseHistorical preservation & education | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Zoo New EnglandPublic zoo - educational programs | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Mass Agriculture In The ClassroomK-12 education on natural resources | Marlborough, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| More Than WordsJob experience for disadvantaged youth | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| New England AquariumPublic aquarium - educational | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| The BaseAthletics programs for urban youth | Roxbury, MA | $500 | 2022 |