Dunphy Family Foundation Inc
Dunphy Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported $30,000 in grants to 12 organizations; its filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Dunphy Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dunphy Family Foundation Inc gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $372,113
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dunphy Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 366 61St Street, Oakland, CA 94618
Phone: (510) 589-7814
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dunphy Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Imaginists ($5K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 17% to Georgia, 3% to New York, and 3% to Washington, DC. These figures describe the locations of that year’s grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dunphy Family Foundation Inc gives
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2900% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1K (2021) to $34K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Imaginists Santa Rosa, CA | In Support of Operations | $5,000 |
| Lyndon House Arts Foundation Athens, GA | In Support of Operations | $5,000 |
| Mercy for Animals Los Angeles, CA | In Support of Operations | $5,000 |
| Living Jazz Oakland, CA | In Support of Operations | $3,000 |
| SPCA East Bay Oakland, CA | In Support of Operations | $2,500 |
| Gualala Arts Center Gualala, CA | In Support of Operations | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | In Support of Operations | $2,000 |
| 350ORG Boston, CA | In Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| Brac USA New York, NY | In Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| Village Enterprise San Carlos, CA | In Support of Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $372,113 | $17,942 | $33,558 | $30,000 | 12 | $33,064 | $17,448 | $29,368 |
| 2023 | $387,316 | $20,463 | $34,661 | $30,000 | 7 | $34,175 | $19,977 | $25,669 |
| 2022 | $450,836 | $18,450 | $29,282 | $26,195 | 32 | $28,610 | $17,778 | $27,090 |
| 2021 | $464,422 | $19,523 | $4,322 | $1,000 | 1 | $2,140 | $17,730 | $26,913 |
| 2020 | $449,221 | $22,679 | $37,693 | $33,750 | 35 | — | $17,700 | $23,569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dunphy Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $29K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, arts and music, environmental law, poverty alleviation, civic engagement, and services for homeless families. These are the grantees’ areas of work, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For example, Mercy for Animals describes its mission as building a compassionate food system and advancing respect and protection for animals; Living Jazz says it transforms lives through jazz education and culture in the Bay Area; and Earthjustice describes its work as using law and partnership to protect health, wildlife, clean energy, and the climate.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $30,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,250. Its largest listed grants were $5,000 each to The Imaginists in Santa Rosa, California; Lyndon House Arts Foundation in Athens, Georgia; and Mercy for Animals in Los Angeles, California. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Living Jazz and $2,500 each to SPCA East Bay and Gualala Arts Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MADELEINE G DUNPHY as president and CHRIS GEIGER as chief financial officer.
Dunphy Family Foundation Inc is led by Madeleine G. Dunphy, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Madeleine G. Dunphy
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Geiger
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Laurie Wilkens (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Tj Dermot Dunphy (2020–2021) — President · Filing note: Deceased 12621
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dunphy Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dunphy Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dunphy Family Foundation Inc gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 7 grants.
What is Dunphy Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dunphy Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,500, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dunphy Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dunphy Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Dunphy Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Dunphy Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In Support of Operations" (12 grants).
Who are Dunphy Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dunphy Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Imaginists ($5,000), Lyndon House Arts Foundation ($5,000) and Mercy for Animals ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dunphy Family Foundation Inc?
Dunphy Family Foundation Inc reported $372K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dunphy Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, arts and music, environmental law, poverty alleviation, civic engagement, and services for homeless families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dunphy Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Dunphy Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dunphy Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3340618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dunphy Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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