Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc
Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. Since 1963, it has supported qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations pursuing charitable objectives, with a primary focus on communities in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Monterey County, California.
Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Florida. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,466,555
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -34.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,441
- +49.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $32,903,188
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (13 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 1501 Venera Ave Suite 217, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: (305) 668-4192
Website: https://dunspaughdalton.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc
Who Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baptist Hospital South FL FD ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 233 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Monterey County, California, as its current areas of concentration. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Florida recipients (91%), followed by California (8%) and New York (1%); Georgia and Washington, D.C., each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 33 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $1.3M (2020) to $1.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Hospital South FL FD Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $300,000 |
| Barry University Miami Shores, FL | General Support | $200,000 |
| Miami Music Project Inc Miami, FL | General Support | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Miami Miami, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Seraphic Fire Miami, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Zoo Miami Miami, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Rancho Cielo Inc Salinas, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| CASA Famila Inc Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Chapman Partnership Miami, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Miami, FL | General Support | $49,000 |
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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 | $32,903,188 | $2,171,614 | $2,668,154 | $1,466,555 | 33 | $2,195,066 | $1,706,903 | $2,217,176 |
| 2023 | $33,400,122 | $840,548 | $2,633,288 | $1,488,310 | 50 | $2,140,072 | $363,425 | $2,126,190 |
| 2022 | $35,189,579 | $1,202,571 | $2,787,978 | $1,820,210 | 55 | $2,335,588 | $794,345 | $2,170,445 |
| 2021 | $36,772,911 | $2,742,762 | $2,446,970 | $1,523,190 | 42 | $2,029,187 | $2,352,298 | $2,323,663 |
| 2020 | $36,479,103 | $2,261,879 | $2,342,303 | $1,343,276 | 53 | — | $1,787,067 | $2,011,683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.2M 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 describes its mission as distributing grants for charitable, religious, scientific, literacy, and educational purposes, primarily benefiting Miami-Dade County and Monterey County. Its funding priorities include arts and culture, education, health and human services or healthcare, civic and community services, and youth activities. It prioritizes proposals with clearly defined outcomes.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of its giving. Miami Music Project says it uses music to empower children and support their development; Barry University describes itself as a Catholic institution of higher education; and Seraphic Fire says it presents historically significant and under-performed music and provides educational programs. Rancho Cielo says it serves at-risk youth through programs and services, while Chapman Partnership says it provides programs and services intended to help residents overcome homelessness. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $1,466,555. Individual grants ranged from $1,645 to $300,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Listed awards included $300,000 to Baptist Hospital South FL FD, $200,000 each to Barry University and Miami Music Project, and $100,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of Miami, Seraphic Fire, and Zoo Miami. The listed grants were for general support.
The foundation’s website describes a process in which new applicants submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and, if approved to proceed, are notified by email; returning applicants may submit a full proposal. Its criteria state that applicants must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charities that are not private foundations, be located in or primarily serve Miami-Dade County or Monterey County, and have at least five years of successful financial history. Grants are generally for one year. Returning grantees may apply after their current grant period ends and their final report has been submitted and approved; previous funding does not guarantee future support. The foundation does not accept more than one LOI or grant request from an organization in a 365-day period. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lane B. Dowlen as secretary, Alexina Lane as president, Leslie Buchanan as vice president/secretary, and Katherine Reynolds as treasurer.
Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc is led by Alexina Lane, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexina Lane
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Leslie Buchanan
Vice President & Secretary
V P & Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Lane B. Dowlen
Secretary
Vice President & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$154K (2023) → $154K (2024)
Katherine Reynolds
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
25 hrs/week
$90K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Bonner (2020–2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
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 $154K, to Lane B Dowlen (Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc
How much does Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc give each year?
Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 50 grants.
What is Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,441, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc give grants?
Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (13 grants), Coral Gables, FL (4 grants), Salinas, CA (2 grants) and Monterey, CA (2 grants).
Does Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Baptist Hospital South FL FD ($300,000), Barry University ($200,000) and Miami Music Project Inc ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc?
Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc reported $32.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (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 Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its mission as distributing grants for charitable, religious, scientific, literacy, and educational purposes, primarily benefiting Miami-Dade County and Monterey County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc?
Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check dunspaughdalton.org for any change to that policy.
What is Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1055300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dunspaugh Dalton 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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