Dunn Family Charitable Foundation
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation (DFCF) is a private foundation based in Andover, Massachusetts. Formed in 1993 as a Massachusetts Charitable Trust by Kelly and Ray Dunn, it supports organizations working on poverty alleviation and social justice, in the United States and internationally.
Dunn Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Dunn Family Charitable Foundation gave $2.7M across 176 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state California. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,749,964
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 176
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,625
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $39,709,106
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (43 of 176, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (15% 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 Dunn Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
DFCF makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Brickstone Square 201, Andover, MA 01810
Phone: (617) 513-9918
Website: https://dunnfcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dunn Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thousand Currents ($90K). Together the top 10 received $667K.
Grant Size Distribution
789 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 714 grants of 789 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
DFCF describes its work as global, with particular attention to poverty alleviation and social justice. Its energy-access work emphasizes developing countries and less advantaged communities. In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (15%), New York (13%), Massachusetts (12%), and the District of Columbia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 176 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dunn Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 43 of 176 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% 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 $1.9M (2020) to $2.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 176 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Currents San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted Gift | $90,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Inc Boulder, CO | Unrestricted Gift | $75,000 |
| Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | Unrestricted Gift | $70,000 |
| The Daily Source Ltd Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $70,000 |
| Outright Action International New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $65,000 |
| Freedom United Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted Gift | $60,000 |
| Global Impact Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted Gift | $60,000 |
| Groundswell International Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted Gift | $60,000 |
| Medglobal Inc Chicago Ridge, IL | Unrestricted Gift | $60,000 |
| The Social Change Nest - Rawa | Unrestricted Gift | $57,000 |
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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 | $39,709,106 | $3,720,739 | $3,499,499 | $2,749,964 | 176 | $2,859,964 | $2,823,011 | $2,316,804 |
| 2023 | $39,487,866 | $1,867,146 | $3,573,705 | $2,931,126 | 179 | $3,015,600 | $791,952 | $2,274,690 |
| 2022 | $41,194,425 | $16,660 | $3,366,119 | $2,685,381 | 145 | $2,762,181 | $190,609 | $2,257,311 |
| 2021 | $44,543,884 | $5,658,160 | $3,551,715 | $2,851,517 | 149 | $2,947,517 | $3,796,620 | $2,497,920 |
| 2020 | $42,437,439 | $1,171,351 | $2,474,150 | $1,854,657 | 140 | — | $178,302 | $2,177,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dunn Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.3M 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
DFCF’s stated focus is poverty alleviation and social justice. It supports organizations working to address poverty and improve healthcare, education, the environment, and employment opportunities; promote social justice and human rights; and increase awareness of poverty and injustice and inspire service. Its stated longer-term priorities include refugees, displaced people and statelessness, and Haiti.
The foundation also identifies energy access and clean-energy solutions, especially in developing countries and less advantaged communities, as a specific focus. Its support can include grants, loans, and investments. DFCF’s website also describes priorities for responsible and impact investing, including affordable housing, community development, healthcare, livelihoods, financial inclusion, and sustainable agriculture.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work. Thousand Currents says it partners with Global South organizations and movements developing community-led solutions, including around food and economic wellbeing. Global Greengrants Fund says it supports grassroots environmental action and social justice through small grants. MedGlobal describes providing healthcare to vulnerable communities, including refugees and displaced people. Freedom United says it works to end modern slavery, while Groundswell International says it strengthens communities to build healthy farming and food systems.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, DFCF reported 176 grants totaling $2,749,964. Grants ranged from $100 to $90,000, with a median of $10,000. The foundation says most of its grants are in the $5,000–$50,000 range, and that it may make grants or multi-year commitments of up to $500,000. For energy-access support, it describes typical financial support of $50,000–$150,000, with amounts up to $500,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $90,000 to Thousand Currents; $75,000 to Global Greengrants Fund; $70,000 each to Middlebury College and The Daily Source; and $65,000 to Outright Action International. Other notable grants included $60,000 each to Freedom United, Global Impact, Groundswell International, and MedGlobal, and $55,000 to Grassroots International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louise Dunn, Margaret Dunn, Martin Dunn, and Peter Dunn as trustees; Raymond J. Dunn IV as executive director; and William J. Chase as trustee/controller.
Dunn Family Charitable Foundation is led by Raymond J. Dunn Iv Co Dunn Ch Fnd, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond J. Dunn Iv Co Dunn Ch Fnd
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$74K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Margaret Dunn Co Dunn Charit Found
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2023) → $20K (2024)
William J. Chase Co Dunn Chari Foun
Trustee & Controller
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Louise Dunn Iii Co Dunn Charit Fnd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Dunn Co Dunn Charitable Foun
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Dunn Co Dunn Charitable Found
Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to William J Chase Co Dunn Chari Foun (Trustee/Controller). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dunn Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Dunn Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Dunn Family Charitable Foundation gave $2.7M across 176 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 179 grants.
What is Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,625, across 176 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dunn Family Charitable Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Dunn Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's top state is California, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (19 grants), New York, NY (14 grants), Boston, MA (14 grants) and San Francisco, CA (9 grants).
Does Dunn Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (176 of 176) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Thousand Currents ($90,000), Global Greengrants Fund Inc ($75,000) and Middlebury College ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dunn Family Charitable Foundation?
Dunn Family Charitable Foundation reported $39.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dunn Family Charitable Foundation fund?
DFCF’s stated focus is poverty alleviation and social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dunn Family Charitable Foundation?
DFCF 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 Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3251269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dunn Family Charitable 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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