Dunagan Family Foundation
Dunagan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ludington, Michigan. It made grants to organizations, including organizations whose stated missions involve Christian education, horse rescue and therapeutic work, and efforts to combat sex trafficking.
Dunagan Family Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dunagan Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No application process or materials are specified. This statement should not be taken as current application guidance, given that the most recent filing on record is for 2020.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6785 N Hamlin Shoals Ln, Ludington, MI 49431
Phone: (616) 350-2901
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dunagan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2020 grantees were based in Indiana, Arizona, and Texas. These grants do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Dunagan Family Foundation gives
- 27% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020). 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 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $32K (2019). In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lydia Discipleship Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | Help Sexual Abuse Victims | $9,000 |
| Deeper Walk International Carmel, IN | Religious | $5,000 |
| Woodmen Valley Chapel Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $4,500 |
| West End Assemblies of God Richmond, VA | Religious | $2,000 |
| Reigning Grace Ranch Scottsdale, AZ | Youth Spiritual Healing | $1,200 |
| Greater Europe Mission Monument, CO | Religious | $1,000 |
| Colorado Connection Repeaters Inc Denver, CO | Emergency Services | $1,000 |
| Living in Power Ministries Mt Carmel, PA | Religious | $1,000 |
| Pure Hope Foundation Mt Vernon, TX | Homeless Shelter | $1,000 |
| Colorado Springs Christian School Colorado Springs, CO | Religious Educations | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,791 | $12,000 | $26,350 | $26,000 | 11 | $55 |
| 2019 | $18,689 | $27,805 | $32,650 | $32,300 | 13 | $673 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for Deeper Walk International Inc, whose stated mission is to help people overcome obstacles to a deeper walk with God through events, books, and online resources. Reigning Grace Ranch describes its work as restoring horses and people through horse rescue, therapeutic sessions with children, and student volunteer opportunities. Pure Hope Foundation states that it works to fight sex trafficking, restore survivors, empower advocates, and end demand.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $26,000 through 11 grants. Notable grants included $5,000 to Deeper Walk International Inc, $1,200 to Reigning Grace Ranch, and $1,000 to Pure Hope Foundation. In 2019, it gave $32,300 through 13 grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Christie Riemer is listed as a director, and Brandon Riemer as a board member, on the 2024 filing.
Dunagan Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christie Riemer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Riemer
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Judy A. Dunagan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rick D. Dunagan (2019–2021) — Director
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 Dunagan Family Foundation
What does Dunagan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for Deeper Walk International Inc, whose stated mission is to help people overcome obstacles to a deeper walk with God through events, books, and online resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dunagan Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Dunagan Family Foundation make grants?
The listed 2020 grantees were based in Indiana, Arizona, and Texas. These grants do not establish a broader geographic focus.
What is Dunagan Family Foundation's EIN?
Dunagan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1475698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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