Duneland Health Council
Duneland Health Council is a private foundation based in Michigan City, Indiana. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations in the greater Michigan City area to support community health and welfare.
Duneland Health Council at a glance
In short: Duneland Health Council gave $309K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Indiana. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $308,800
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,156
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $5,615,939
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 Duneland Health Council
- How to Apply
The filing lists the Duneland Health Council Grants Committee as the contact, identifies the Duneland Health Council Grant Application Form as the required form and materials, and refers applicants to an attached grant…
The filing lists the Duneland Health Council Grants Committee as the contact, identifies the Duneland Health Council Grant Application Form as the required form and materials, and refers applicants to an attached grant application information pamphlet for award restrictions. It describes the process as open.
- Contact
Application contact: Duneland Health Council Grants Comm
Mailing address: PO Box 9327, Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 874-4193
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Duneland Health Council
Who Duneland Health Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan City Park and Recreation Dept ($50K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 97 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Council’s grant program describes its service area as the greater Michigan City area. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Duneland Health Council open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $275K (2023) to $385K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $309K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan City Park and Recreation Dept Michigan City, IN | Programs | $50,000 |
| Open Door Community Michigan City, IN | Operations | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army Michigan City, IN | Operations | $29,500 |
| Samaritan Counseling Michigan City, IN | Patient Fees | $25,000 |
| Purdue University Northwest Westville, IN | Nursingscholarships | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Michigan City Michigan City, IN | Operations | $20,000 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Michigan City, IN | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Citizens Concerned for the Homeless Michigan City, IN | Operating | $15,000 |
| Stepping Stone Shelter Michigan City, IN | Operations | $15,000 |
| The Lubeznik Center Michigan City, IN | Operational Costs | $12,000 |
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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 | $5,615,939 | $284,152 | $452,838 | $308,800 | 18 | $308,800 | $140,114 | $319,114 |
| 2023 | $5,784,625 | $211,627 | $412,894 | $274,757 | 18 | $274,757 | $39,652 | $303,783 |
| 2022 | $5,985,892 | $240,756 | $456,560 | $293,550 | 23 | $293,550 | $105,731 | $320,284 |
| 2021 | $6,201,696 | $881,882 | $513,864 | $385,358 | 21 | $385,358 | $751,302 | $350,692 |
| 2020 | $5,833,678 | $149,226 | $471,452 | $349,824 | 17 | — | $29,437 | $325,217 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Duneland Health Council reported a distributable amount of $319K 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
The Council’s grant program lists focus areas including child health education, child fitness, children with special needs, child development and intervention, community health and outreach, dental health, family health, mental health, health education, assistance for homeless community members, medical equipment, and scholarships for health-related careers. Other listed areas include support for disabled and elderly community members, tobacco cessation, and women’s health.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations serving different needs. Citizens Concerned for the Homeless says it provides temporary shelter and counseling on housing, employment, and substance abuse to homeless families. The Social & Learning Institute describes itself as a school for disadvantaged adults focused on motor skills, language, and speech development. Family Advocates says it provides supervised visits between parents and children and advocates in legal matters for people unable to speak for themselves, specifically children. Ivy Tech Foundation says it administers property and contributions for the benefit of Ivy Tech Community College.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Council reported 18 grants totaling $308,800. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $13,500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $50,000 to Michigan City Park and Recreation Department for programs, $40,000 to Open Door Community for operations, $29,500 to the Salvation Army for operations, and $25,000 each to Samaritan Counseling for patient fees and Purdue University Northwest for nursing scholarships. Other awards included $20,000 each to the Boys and Girls Club of Michigan City for operations and Ivy Tech Foundation for scholarships; $15,000 each to Citizens Concerned for the Homeless and Stepping Stone Shelter; and $12,000 each to the Lubenzik Center, Intrepid Phoenix, and Dunebrook Community Partners.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gil Pontius as president, Fred Miller as secretary, Camie Edson White as executive director, Joe Coar as grant committee chair, Linda Bechinski as vice president, and Tom Cipares as treasurer. It also lists Steven Hale, Judy Jacobi, Stephanie Oberlie, and Barbara Eason-Watkins as directors.
Duneland Health Council is led by Camie Edson White, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Camie Edson White
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $61K (2024)
Gil Pontius
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Coar
Grant Committee Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Eason-Watkins
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Jacobi
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Oberlie
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Hale
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Lapaich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bechinski
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Cipares
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amber Lapaich-Stahlbrink (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Damon Carnes (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $61K, to Camie Edson White (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Duneland Health Council
How much does Duneland Health Council give each year?
Duneland Health Council gave $309K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 18 grants.
What is Duneland Health Council's typical grant size?
Duneland Health Council's median grant in 2024 was $13,500, and its average grant was $17,156, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Duneland Health Council that year got $16K on average.
Where does Duneland Health Council give grants?
Duneland Health Council gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Michigan City, IN (15 grants) and Laporte, IN (2 grants).
Does Duneland Health Council give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Duneland Health Council's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (9 grants).
Who are Duneland Health Council's largest grantees?
Duneland Health Council's largest 2024 grantees include Michigan City Park and Recreation Dept ($50,000), Open Door Community ($40,000) and Salvation Army ($29,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Duneland Health Council?
Duneland Health Council reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $309K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $319K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Duneland Health Council fund?
The Council’s grant program lists focus areas including child health education, child fitness, children with special needs, child development and intervention, community health and outreach, dental health, family health, mental health, health education, assistance for homeless community members, medical equipment, and scholarships for health-related careers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Duneland Health Council?
The filing lists the Duneland Health Council Grants Committee as the contact, identifies the Duneland Health Council Grant Application Form as the required form and materials, and refers applicants to an attached grant… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Duneland Health Council's EIN?
Duneland Health Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2021548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Duneland Health Council funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/duneland-health-council-morg_5aea718573714577b9fc7f331833f296
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