Dunlap Family Foundation
The Dunlap Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing describes a mission of faith-inspired giving to serve “the least, the last, and the lost,” and its reported grants that year largely supported organizations in Pennsylvania.
Dunlap Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dunlap Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,138,750
- +80.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -41.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $89,115
- +207.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $63,613,932
- +25587.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dunlap Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Organizations are directed to contact the foundation’s designated administrator to determine eligibility and receive guidance on required materials and next steps for submitting an application or letter of inquiry for consideration. The filing states that deadlines are to be determined.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12 Grandview Circle, Canonsburg, PA 15317
Phone: (724) 743-7747
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dunlap Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Clair Hospital Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 141 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its geographic focus is the Greater Pittsburgh region. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania; the remainder included grants to recipients in Tennessee, Maryland, Connecticut, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dunlap Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $102K; repeat grants $87K. How we count
Medians: $54K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Clair Hospital Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Expenses | $1,000,000 |
| St Vincent College Latrobe, PA | Operating Expenses | $500,000 |
| South Hills Catholic Academy Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Expenses | $250,000 |
| Saint Catherine Laboure Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Expenses | $137,500 |
| St Vincent Depaul - St Isadore McDonald, PA | Operating Expenses | $54,000 |
| St Thomas Moreresurrection Parish Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Expenses | $36,250 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society Carnegie, PA | Operating Expenses | $26,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hosp Memphis, TN | Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Mary's Place Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Sisters of the Holy Spirit Pittsburgh, PA | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,613,932 | $65,519,041 | $2,152,759 | $2,138,750 | 24 | $2,138,750 | $69,041 | $134,491 |
| 2024 | $247,650 | $1,300,000 | $1,195,360 | $1,186,505 | 41 | $1,186,505 | — | $5,101 |
| 2023 | $143,010 | $1,853,339 | $1,735,329 | $1,702,000 | 76 | $1,702,000 | — | $6,542 |
| 2022 | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dunlap Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2025 — 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 foundation states that it exists to honor the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Dunlap, Jr. through direct, faith-inspired giving that strengthens families, expands opportunity, and restores dignity.
Its 2025 grants included support for education, social services, health care, religious organizations, and animal welfare. South Hills Catholic Academy describes its mission as helping parents form children spiritually, morally, and intellectually, while providing affordable, high-quality education to children from low-income families. Mary’s Place Pittsburgh says it provides a supportive home for pregnant and parenting women, promoting stability, independence, and the dignity of mother and child. Beaver County Humane Society describes its mission as protecting domestic animals and promoting kindness and respect for living creatures.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $2,138,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $11,250. The largest awards included $1,000,000 to St. Clair Hospital Foundation, $500,000 to St. Vincent College, and $250,000 to South Hills Catholic Academy; each was listed for operating expenses. Other notable awards included $137,500 to Saint Catherine Laboure and $54,000 to St. Vincent dePaul - St. Isadore.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy M. Dunlap as chairman and secretary, Kathleen M. Dunlap as president and treasurer, and Stephen E. Dunlap as vice president.
Dunlap Family Foundation is led by Kathleen M. Dunlap, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen M. Dunlap
President & Treasurer
Vice President → President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy M. Dunlap
Chairman & Secretary
President → Chairman & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen E. Dunlap
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Maureen Hallas (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Anna N. Dunlap (2022–2023) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Dunlap Family Foundation
How much does Dunlap Family Foundation give each year?
Dunlap Family Foundation gave $2.1M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 41 grants.
What is Dunlap Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dunlap Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $89,115, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dunlap Family Foundation that year got $102K on average.
Where does Dunlap Family Foundation give grants?
Dunlap Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (10 grants).
Does Dunlap Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dunlap Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dunlap Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dunlap Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Clair Hospital Foundation ($1,000,000), St Vincent College ($500,000) and South Hills Catholic Academy ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dunlap Family Foundation?
Dunlap Family Foundation reported $63.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dunlap Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it exists to honor the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Dunlap, Jr. through direct, faith-inspired giving that strengthens families, expands opportunity, and restores dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dunlap Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dunlap Family Foundation's EIN?
Dunlap Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4360481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Dunlap 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dunlap Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dunlap-family-foundation-morg_217cd59daeb34e7c9d08e83dd54a73ec
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