Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation
Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 awards included organizations working in education, child advocacy, disability services, arts, housing, and water collection.
Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation gave $155K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state North Carolina. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,000
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -13.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,844
- +33.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,563,542
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (35% 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 Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elon University ($55K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 164 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in North Carolina (35%) and Oregon (31%), followed by Florida (6%), Pennsylvania (5%), and Colorado (5%). The largest grant was to Elon University in North Carolina; several other listed grants went to organizations in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 32 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $65K (2020) to $155K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elon University Elon, NC | Elon Health and Wellness Program | $55,000 |
| CASA of Jackson County Inc Medford, OR | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Dreamz Work Medford, OR | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Strengthening Health Institute Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Terra Firma Rainwater Collective Carbondale, CO | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Accelerate Change Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Grace Place for Children and Families Inc Naples, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon Medford, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rose Haven CIC Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Butterfly Haven Inc Saint Louis, MO | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,563,542 | $177,403 | $200,588 | $155,000 | 32 | $171,911 | $150,026 | $153,210 |
| 2023 | $2,586,727 | $114,140 | $177,023 | $134,000 | 37 | $150,580 | $88,797 | $143,805 |
| 2022 | $2,648,110 | $21,172 | $190,158 | $142,900 | 39 | $160,683 | $82,734 | $150,493 |
| 2021 | $2,817,096 | $233,607 | $168,481 | $120,000 | 34 | $138,131 | $204,557 | $162,566 |
| 2020 | $2,751,970 | $-13,587 | $108,305 | $64,500 | 22 | — | $69,393 | $147,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K 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 grants include support for Elon University’s health and wellness program and organizations whose own missions span community advocacy, services for people with disabilities, rainwater collection, youth music education, family literacy, citizen organizing, and shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
For example, CASA of Jackson County says its mission is to provide trained community volunteers to advocate for children experiencing abuse or neglect. Dreamz Work describes its work as assisting people with disabilities through services addressing physical, social, and psychological needs. Rose Haven says it provides day shelter, resources, emotional support, and community connections to women, children, and marginalized genders experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $155,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $55,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest award was $55,000 to Elon University for its Health and Wellness Program. Other notable grants included $7,500 each to CASA of Jackson County, Dreamz Work, Strengthening Health Institute, and Terra Firma Rainwater Collective; and $5,000 each to Accelerate Change, Grace Place for Children and Families, and Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anna Dunlap as director, co-president, and secretary, and Clay Silsby as co-president, director, and treasurer.
Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation is led by Anna Dunlap, Director, Co- President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Dunlap
Director, Co- President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Silsby
Co- President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation
How much does Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation give each year?
Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation gave $155K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 37 grants.
What is Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,844, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation give grants?
Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (31%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Medford, OR (6 grants), Naples, FL (3 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Elon University ($55,000), CASA of Jackson County Inc ($7,500) and Dreamz Work ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation?
Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation's EIN?
Dunlap Silsby Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2396873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dunlap Silsby 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.
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