Dunn Family Foundation
The Dunn Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations supporting Catholic education and religious programs, health, housing, and services for children with developmental delays or special needs.
Dunn Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dunn Family Foundation gave $111K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Kansas. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,000
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,625
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $646,007
- -6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dunn Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a process of contacting Maria O’Connor, grant specialist, and providing the organization’s mission, goals and objectives; intended use of funds and projected outcomes; board-member list; major funding sources; IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter; and audited financials for at least the past year. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, as stated on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, as stated on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Maria O'Connor Grant Specialist
Mailing address: 1001 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 474-8600
Email: maria.oconnor@jedunn.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dunn Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was John Paul II Catholic Grade School ($20K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 115 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 34% to recipients in Missouri. The remaining reported shares were Iowa (6%), New York (5%), and Maryland (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dunn Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) 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 $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 216% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2024) to $301K (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Paul II Catholic Grade School Overland Park, KS | We are a close-knit, catholic community dedicated to providing an exceptional education centered on christ and rooted in traditional values. | $20,000 |
| St Ann Catholic Church Prairie Village, KS | Religion Programs | $10,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO | Improve the quality of life in greater Kansas city by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues. | $10,000 |
| Church of the Nativity Leawood, KS | Religious Education | $9,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation New York, NY | Prevent kidney diseases, improve the health & well-being of indiv. & families affected by these diseases & increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. | $6,000 |
| The Lilabean Foundation Inc Silver Spring, MD | The organization was founded to help save the lives of the 4,000 children a year who are diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer. | $5,500 |
| The Aidan Project Kansas City, MO | Early Intervention Therapy Services | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Housing Initiative Saint Louis, MO | Housing Program | $5,000 |
| National Parkinson Foundation Heartland Leawood, KS | Parkinsons Disease Research and Resources | $5,000 |
| Upper Room Inc Kansas City, MO | Spiritual Resources | $5,000 |
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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 | $646,007 | $125,958 | $125,320 | $111,000 | 24 | $111,000 | $64,164 | $51,330 |
| 2024 | $692,695 | $30,546 | $119,796 | $107,000 | 23 | $107,000 | $27,750 | $51,136 |
| 2023 | $781,942 | $11,118 | $145,215 | $131,750 | 26 | $131,750 | $30,200 | $53,698 |
| 2022 | $893,992 | $302,433 | $180,718 | $166,500 | 21 | $166,500 | $95,698 | $56,876 |
| 2021 | $820,290 | $281,460 | $316,307 | $301,000 | 21 | — | $225,906 | $57,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dunn Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations across several areas. For example, John Paul II Catholic Grade School describes its work as providing an exceptional education centered on Christ and rooted in traditional values; St. Joseph Housing Initiative describes its mission as creating vibrant communities through affordable quality housing for low- and moderate-income families; and The Aidan Project describes itself as a resource center for children with developmental delays.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in kidney health, pediatric brain cancer research, and life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $111,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest reported grants included $20,000 to John Paul II Catholic Grade School, $10,000 each to St Ann Catholic Church and Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, and $9,000 to Church of the Nativity. Other notable grants included $6,000 to National Kidney Foundation, $5,500 to The Lilabean Foundation, and $5,000 each to The Aidan Project, St. Joseph Housing Initiative, National Parkinson Foundation Heartland, Upper Room Inc, and Fire Foundation of Northeast Iowa.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert P. Dunn as chairman and director, and Kevin A. Dunn, Amy Billings, Katie Dunn, and Joe Dunn as directors.
Dunn Family Foundation is led by Robert P. Dunn, Chairman & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert P. Dunn
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Billings
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Dunn
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin A. Dunn
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Dunn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Katie Dunn Fitzgerald (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: William H. Dunn Sr. (2021–2024) — Chairman & Director
- Former: Nancy Phelps (2021) — Director of Community Impact
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Dunn Family Foundation
How much does Dunn Family Foundation give each year?
Dunn Family Foundation gave $111K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 23 grants.
What is Dunn Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dunn Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,625, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dunn Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Dunn Family Foundation give grants?
Dunn Family Foundation's top state is Kansas, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (34%) and Iowa (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (6 grants), Leawood, KS (3 grants) and Overland Park, KS (2 grants).
Does Dunn Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Dunn Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Education" (3 grants).
Who are Dunn Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dunn Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include John Paul II Catholic Grade School ($20,000), St Ann Catholic Church ($10,000) and Greater Kansas City Community Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dunn Family Foundation?
Dunn Family Foundation reported $646K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dunn Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations across several areas. For example, John Paul II Catholic Grade School describes its work as providing an exceptional education centered on Christ and rooted in traditional values; St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dunn Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dunn Family Foundation's EIN?
Dunn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1244010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dunn Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dunn-family-foundation-morg_57c20c8001ab4ebf9a3dade9ee050a4e
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