Dunsire Family Foundation Inc
Dunsire Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Loxahatchee, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including education, public health, animal welfare, and social services.
Dunsire Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dunsire Family Foundation Inc gave $41K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Washington. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,500
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,157
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $544,570
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (40% 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 Dunsire 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. The filing lists Barbara L Belanger, Director, as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Barbara L Belanger Director
Mailing address: 14952 79Th Ct N, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
Phone: (630) 697-4667
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dunsire Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cascadia Pipe Band ($4K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 168 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 40% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 38% to recipients in Illinois. Other reported shares were New Jersey (6%), Tennessee (5%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dunsire Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 35 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $35K (2020) to $41K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cascadia Pipe Band Edmonds, WA | Education | $4,000 |
| Plainfield Saints Youth Assoc Plainfield, IL | Education | $3,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Wheeling, IL | Public Health | $2,000 |
| Moon Dog Farm Sauk Village, IL | Animal Welfare | $2,000 |
| One Simple Wish Trenton, NJ | Social Services | $2,000 |
| Paws Lynnwood, WA | Animal Welfare | $2,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hosp Memphis, TN | Public Health | $2,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Wheaton, IL | Public Health | $1,500 |
| Auburn Cord Duesenburg Museum Auburn, IN | Education | $1,000 |
| Aurora 88'S Geneva, IL | Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $544,570 | $44,883 | $42,139 | $40,500 | 35 | $41,650 | $44,883 | $32,908 |
| 2024 | $541,826 | $26,386 | $41,169 | $40,000 | 34 | $41,125 | $26,386 | $32,058 |
| 2023 | $556,609 | $14,058 | $41,125 | $40,000 | 32 | $41,125 | $14,058 | $31,294 |
| 2022 | $583,675 | $14,343 | $41,339 | $39,500 | 35 | $40,600 | $14,343 | $32,051 |
| 2021 | $610,671 | $24,828 | $39,764 | $38,500 | 32 | $39,600 | $24,828 | $34,900 |
| 2020 | $625,607 | $13,515 | $38,643 | $35,000 | 32 | — | $13,515 | $33,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dunsire Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K 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. The 2025 grants show support for organizations in several areas. For example, One Simple Wish says it works to restore hope and happiness to children impacted by foster care, abuse, and neglect. PAWS describes its work as animal welfare, while Compass Health says it advances behavioral health in several Washington counties. Other recipients include education, public health, and library-service organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $40,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included $4,000 to Cascadia Pipe Band for education; $3,000 to Plainfield Saints Youth Association for education; and $2,000 each to the Arthritis Foundation for public health, Moon Dog Farm for animal welfare, One Simple Wish for social services, PAWS for animal welfare, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for public health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara L Belanger as President/Trustee, Colette Liska as Secretary, and Elizabeth M Dunsire, Alison Dunsire, and Lanette Semple as Directors.
Dunsire Family Foundation Inc is led by Barbara L. Belanger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara L. Belanger
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Dunsire
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Dunsire
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lanette Semple
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colette Liska
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Dunsire Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dunsire Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dunsire Family Foundation Inc gave $41K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 34 grants.
What is Dunsire Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dunsire Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,157, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dunsire Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Dunsire Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dunsire Family Foundation Inc's top state is Washington, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (38%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Everett, WA (4 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants), Edmonds, WA (2 grants) and Plainfield, IL (2 grants).
Does Dunsire Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Dunsire Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (10 grants), "Education" (9 grants) and "Social Services" (8 grants).
Who are Dunsire Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dunsire Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cascadia Pipe Band ($4,000), Plainfield Saints Youth Assoc ($3,000) and Arthritis Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dunsire Family Foundation Inc?
Dunsire Family Foundation Inc reported $545K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dunsire Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations in several areas. For example, One Simple Wish says it works to restore hope and happiness to children impacted by foster care, abuse, and neglect. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dunsire 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 Dunsire Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dunsire Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1994687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dunsire 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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