Dunn Foundation
Dunn Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its grantmaking supports a range of charitable organizations, including groups working in health and medical research, community services, the arts, education, and the environment.
Dunn Foundation at a glance
In short: Dunn Foundation gave $67K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Alabama. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,550
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,416
- -29.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $526,264
- -27.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (12 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (55% 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 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Harold B. Dunn as the contact and gives no application form or materials, deadlines, or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Harold B Dunn
Mailing address: 2508 Watkins Circle, Birmingham, AL 35223
Phone: (205) 951-1832
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dunn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was IPC ($7K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 227 grants of 227 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Alabama organizations received 55% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in California (14%), New York (12%), Georgia (11%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dunn Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 47 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $105K (2024). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IPC Birmingham, AL | CHURCH | $7,000 |
| Global Network Foundation Atlanta, GA | Community | $6,000 |
| Al Ballet Birmingham, AL | ARTS | $5,000 |
| Fairhope Education Enrichment Foundation Fairhope, AL | Education | $5,000 |
| Hope Community Fund Fairhope, AL | Community | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | Health & Fitness | $3,500 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation New York, NY | Health & Fitness | $3,500 |
| Solve Mecfs Initiative Glendale, CA | Health & Fitness | $3,500 |
| Open Medicine Foundation Agoura Hills, CA | Medical | $2,500 |
| Baykeeper Mobile, AL | Environment | $2,000 |
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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 | $526,264 | $-132,949 | $69,475 | $66,550 | 47 | $68,038 | $15,782 | $69,794 |
| 2024 | $728,688 | $16,270 | $107,380 | $104,650 | 52 | $106,018 | $14,908 | $62,450 |
| 2023 | $819,798 | $-1,038 | $57,339 | $50,650 | 33 | $54,550 | $12,022 | $50,201 |
| 2022 | $877,336 | $18,353 | $80,555 | $78,600 | 53 | $79,288 | $17,166 | $49,894 |
| 2021 | $939,458 | $6,854 | $77,909 | $75,100 | 42 | $76,725 | $5,729 | $67,776 |
| 2020 | $1,018,204 | $-101,419 | $72,943 | $72,700 | 38 | — | $4,263 | $68,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dunn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K 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
No mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations addressing health and medical research, community needs, education, the arts, and environmental protection. For example, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation describes its mission as finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of people affected by those diseases. The Open Medicine Foundation says it funds collaborative medical research and education for multi-system chronic complex diseases. Global Network Foundation describes its work as supporting programs in leadership development, mentorship, and global networks.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $66,550. Grants ranged from $100 to $7,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $7,000 to IPC in Birmingham for church purposes; $6,000 to Global Network Foundation in Atlanta for community purposes; and $5,000 each to Alabama Ballet, Fairhope Education Enrichment Foundation, and Hope Community Fund. It also gave $3,500 each to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, and Solve ME/CFS Initiative.
In 2024, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $104,650. Among the supported organizations, Global Network Foundation received $15,000, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation received $7,100, and Bateman Horne Center of Excellence received $2,900. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 47 grants totaling $66,550.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold B. Dunn as president, treasurer, and director; Katheryn C. Dunn as vice president, secretary, and director; and Harold C. Dunn and Rebecca D. Bryant as directors.
Dunn Foundation is led by Harold C. Dunn, President, Treasurer, Director & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harold C. Dunn
President, Treasurer, Director & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katheryn C. Dunn
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca D. Bryant
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Foundation
How much does Dunn Foundation give each year?
Dunn Foundation gave $67K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 52 grants.
What is Dunn Foundation's typical grant size?
Dunn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,416, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dunn Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Dunn Foundation give grants?
Dunn Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (21 grants), Fairhope, AL (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Dunn Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Dunn Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Environment" (10 grants), "Education" (8 grants) and "Arts" (7 grants).
Who are Dunn Foundation's largest grantees?
Dunn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include IPC ($7,000), Global Network Foundation ($6,000) and Al Ballet ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dunn Foundation?
Dunn Foundation reported $526K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dunn Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations addressing health and medical research, community needs, education, the arts, and environmental protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dunn Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dunn Foundation's EIN?
Dunn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1264143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dunn 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dunn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dunn-foundation-morg_ed1cf2945dd94506b43e278c10ece4a4
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