Dunn Family Charitable Foundation
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1993 as a Massachusetts Charitable Trust by Kelly and Ray Dunn. Based in Andover, Massachusetts, the foundation was created to share from the founders' financial abundance with persons and communities in need. The foundation reflects the values and interests of the founders and their children.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.7M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
-6.2% YoY
Grant Count
176
-1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-4.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is primarily focused on poverty alleviation and social justice. It provides support to organizations that work directly to:
- Alleviate poverty and positively impact healthcare, education, environment, and employment opportunities
- Promote social justice and human rights
- Provide information and opportunities for greater awareness of the realities of poverty and injustice and to inspire service
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$5,000–$50,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds globally with primary geographic focus in Massachusetts, California, and the District of Columbia. International funding includes Haiti, Nepal, Kenya, and Uganda.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $39.5 million
- Total revenues: $1.87 million
- Total expenses: $3.57 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Investment income and dividends: $470,961
- Total grants, contributions, etc.: $477,682
Tax Status:
- Designated as 501(c)(3)
- Tax-exempt since November 1994
- EIN: 04-3251269
- Required to file IRS Form 990-PF
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,709,106 | $39,487,866 | $41,194,425 |
| Revenue | $3,720,739 | $1,867,146 | $16,660 |
| Expenses | $3,499,499 | $3,573,705 | $3,366,119 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,859,964 | $3,015,600 | $2,762,181 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,823,011 | $791,952 | $190,609 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,316,804 | $2,274,690 | $2,257,311 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is supported by Martin Dunn. The foundation employs 2 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE DUNN III CO DUNN CHARIT FND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARGARET DUNN CO DUNN CHARIT FOUND | TRUSTEE | 1 | $20,000 |
| RAYMOND J DUNN IV CO DUNN CH FND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | $100,000 |
| MARTIN DUNN CO DUNN CHARITABLE FOUN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PETER DUNN CO DUNN CHARITABLE FOUND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM J CHASE CO DUNN CHARI FOUN | TRUSTEE/CONTROLLER | 20 | $200,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The University of Montana received a $3 million gift from the Dunn Family in 2026
Montana receives $3 million gift from Dunn Family - University of MontanaThe Dunn Family Foundation established a $1 million endowment to support UNLV Libraries (announced 2023)
Montana receives $3 million gift from Dunn Family - University of MontanaThe foundation has committed to investing its endowment pursuant to a sustainable investment strategy since 2019
Dunn Family Foundation Establishes $1 Million Endowment to Support UNLV LibrariesOperates DF Impact Capital as a sister organization for high-impact investing activities
Collaborates with Blue Sky Social Justice Fund and participates in pooled funding initiatives
Contact Information
- Website: https://dunnfcf.org
- Phone: 617-513-9918
- Address: 300 Brickstone Square, Suite 201, Andover, MA 01810
- Contact form available on website
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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