CA Dunn Family Foundation
CA Dunn Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Spokane Valley, Washington. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation ceased operations on December 31, 2024, liquidated its remaining investments, and distributed the funds to qualifying charitable organizations. Its final-year grants supported organizations including scholarship, athletics, health care, veterans, and animal-welfare organizations.
CA Dunn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: CA Dunn Family Foundation gave $678K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in California. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $678,203
- +197.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,517
- +172.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to CA Dunn Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its final filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It has ceased operations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9116 E Sprague 59, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Phone: (858) 756-2236
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CA Dunn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Suhi Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $670K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 62 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is CA Dunn Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $74K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $53K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1126% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2019) to $678K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $678K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suhi Foundation Pleasanton, CA | Class of '64 Scholarship Endowment Fund | $200,000 |
| Challenged Atheletes Foundation San Diego, CA | To support people with physical disabilties to pursue active lifestyles. | $155,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA | Medical Research and Health Care | $100,000 |
| Semper Fi and Americas Fund Oceanside, CA | Providing immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to our nations critically wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans and military families. | $55,000 |
| Youth Tennis San Diego San Diego, CA | Athletics | $50,000 |
| SDSU Athletic Association San Diego, CA | FRCC Tennis | $50,000 |
| San Diego Automotive Museum San Diego, CA | Automotive History | $25,000 |
| Be Perfect Foundation Pomona, CA | To provide direct financial and emotional aid to individuals living with paralysis. | $25,000 |
| Xaverian High School Memorial Schol Brooklyn, NY | Robt Tipaldi Memorial Scholorship | $5,000 |
| Honor Flight San Diego Coronado, CA | Escort veterans to washington dc to visit their memorials. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $218,802 | $686,326 | $678,203 | 12 | $686,326 | $214,145 | $25,423 |
| 2023 | $467,524 | $10,825 | $238,891 | $227,800 | 11 | $238,891 | $22,401 | $31,824 |
| 2022 | $695,590 | $5,769 | $90,670 | $79,160 | 9 | $90,670 | $38,652 | $31,754 |
| 2021 | $780,491 | $46,773 | $64,188 | $55,300 | 15 | $64,188 | $43,482 | $33,298 |
| 2020 | $797,906 | $48,503 | $45,900 | $34,450 | 15 | — | $38,537 | $31,934 |
| 2019 | $795,303 | $70,972 | $41,660 | $31,850 | 14 | — | $61,162 | $33,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CA Dunn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a scholarship endowment, medical research and health care, athletics, assistance for people with disabilities, veterans, and animal-related causes.
Among its grantees, Youth Tennis San Diego says its purpose is to promote young people’s educational, physical, and social development through organized tennis and educational activities. The San Diego Automotive Museum describes itself as an educational and cultural institution that preserves automotive arts and sciences. The Be Perfect Foundation says it provides direct financial assistance to spinal cord injury patients by paying hospitals and doctors for therapy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $678,203 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,203 to $200,000, with a median grant of $37,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $200,000 to SUHI Foundation for the Class of ’64 Scholarship Endowment Fund; $155,000 to Challenged Athletes Foundation to support people with physical disabilities pursuing active lifestyles; $100,000 to Scripps Health Foundation for medical research and health care; and $55,000 to Semper Fi and America’s Fund for assistance and support for service members, veterans, and military families. Other grants included $50,000 each to Youth Tennis San Diego and SDSU Athletic Association, and $25,000 each to San Diego Automotive Museum and Be Perfect Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sharon G Dunn as President & CEO.
CA Dunn Family Foundation is led by Sharon G. Dunn, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon G. Dunn
President & CEO
Vice President & Secretary → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles A. Dunn Jr. (2019–2020) — CFO, President & Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about CA Dunn Family Foundation
How much does CA Dunn Family Foundation give each year?
CA Dunn Family Foundation gave $678K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $228K across 11 grants.
What is CA Dunn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
CA Dunn Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $56,517, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from CA Dunn Family Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does CA Dunn Family Foundation give grants?
CA Dunn Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants).
Does CA Dunn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on CA Dunn Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are CA Dunn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
CA Dunn Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Suhi Foundation ($200,000), Challenged Atheletes Foundation ($155,000) and Scripps Health Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does CA Dunn Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a scholarship endowment, medical research and health care, athletics, assistance for people with disabilities, veterans, and animal-related causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CA Dunn Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its final filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is CA Dunn Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, CA Dunn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is CA Dunn Family Foundation's EIN?
CA Dunn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0015014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does CA Dunn Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work CA Dunn Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). CA Dunn Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ca-dunn-family-foundation-morg_b844edd4b20747ea9d01b01b43661d8d
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