Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation
Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation is a private foundation, based in Liberty, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $144K. Net investment income was $223K.
Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation at a glance
In short: Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation gave $144K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $144K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,307
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $144,307
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $144,307
- Total assets
- $1,894,229
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kents Hill School ($144K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2020) to $160K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill School Kents Hill, ME | Support of Education | $144,307 |
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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 | $1,894,229 | $68,868 | $178,328 | $144,307 | 1 | $144,307 | $223,102 | $160,039 |
| 2023 | $1,815,794 | $57,528 | $32,260 | $149,115 | 1 | $149,115 | $25,711 | $144,307 |
| 2022 | $1,988,916 | $64,576 | $33,670 | $159,971 | 1 | $159,971 | $32,191 | $149,115 |
| 2021 | $2,144,889 | $47,552 | $174,032 | $140,609 | 1 | $140,609 | $121,193 | $159,971 |
| 2020 | $2,152,125 | $40,599 | $187,620 | $140,270 | 1 | — | $12,091 | $140,609 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation is led by Judith A. Fuller, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith A. Fuller
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Karyn Goodwin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alison K. Freeborn
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Rendle A. Jones
Investment Manager
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary P. Cooper (2020–2022) — Director
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 $20K, to Judith a Fuller (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation
How much does Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation give each year?
Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation gave $144K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $149K across 1 grant.
How large is Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation?
Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $160K (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.
Where does Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation operate?
Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation's EIN?
Dunn Russell and Jacobs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0518137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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