Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation
The Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $31,450 through 20 grants to charitable organizations.
Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation gave $31K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,450
- +42.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,573
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $234,043
- -2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (5 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2160 S Twin Rapid Way, Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (847) 446-2524
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Jesuit Academy ($8K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 13% to Massachusetts, 1% to California, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 20 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $110; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $34K (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jesuit Academy Chicago, IL | Donation Towards Exempt Purpose | $8,000 |
| Mobile Care Foundation Chicago, IL | Donation Towards Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Harvard College Fund Boston, MA | Donation Towards Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| Saints Faith Hope and Charity Parish Winnetka, IL | Donation Towards Exempt Purpose | $4,000 |
| Holy Name Cathedral Chicago, IL | Donation Towards Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House Barrington, IL | Donation Towards Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Chicago, IL | Donation Towards Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Catholic Theological Union Chicago, IL | Donation Towards Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Cenacle Sisters Chicago, IL | Donation Towards Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| House of the Good Shepherd Chicago, IL | Donation Towards Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $234,043 | $29,076 | $34,315 | $31,450 | 20 | $31,450 | $26,301 | $21,763 |
| 2023 | $239,282 | $13,521 | $26,627 | $22,150 | 17 | $22,977 | $10,093 | $20,335 |
| 2022 | $252,388 | $20,041 | $15,218 | $10,100 | 6 | $10,887 | $16,000 | $20,499 |
| 2021 | $247,565 | $24,293 | $34,312 | $29,700 | 21 | $30,690 | $20,876 | $23,133 |
| 2020 | $257,584 | $18,691 | $40,207 | $34,100 | 19 | — | $14,756 | $20,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Mobile Care Foundation describes its work as delivering no-cost medical and preventive care, education, and support to low-income children and families through mobile medical clinics. House of the Good Shepherd says it serves women and children affected by domestic violence, offering safe housing and support. Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House describes its mission as fostering spiritual development through retreats and programs.
Other 2024 recipients include educational, religious, charitable, and public-information organizations. For example, Wikimedia Foundation says it works to develop and globally disseminate educational content under a free license or in the public domain.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $31,450 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $8,000, with a median of $1,000.
Largest reported grants included $8,000 to Chicago Jesuit Academy and $5,000 to Mobile Care Foundation, both in Chicago; $4,000 to Harvard College Fund in Boston and $4,000 to Saints Faith Hope and Charity Parish in Winnetka; and $2,000 to Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, Catholic Charities, Catholic Theological Union, Cenacle Sisters, House of the Good Shepherd, Misericordia, and Woodlands Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Myles P. Cunningham as president, Daniel S. Cunningham as vice president, and Charles Whalen Jr. as secretary/treasurer.
Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation is led by Myles P. Cunningham, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Myles P. Cunningham
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel S. Cunningham
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Whalen Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brian D. Cunningham (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation
How much does Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation give each year?
Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation gave $31K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 17 grants.
What is Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,573, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation that year got $110 on average.
Where does Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation give grants?
Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (14 grants).
Who are Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chicago Jesuit Academy ($8,000), Mobile Care Foundation ($5,000) and Harvard College Fund ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation?
Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation reported $234K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Mobile Care Foundation describes its work as delivering no-cost medical and preventive care, education, and support to low-income children and families through mobile medical clinics. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation's EIN?
Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2639419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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