Dunwoody Charitable Foundation
Dunwoody Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Dunwoody Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Dunwoody Charitable Foundation gave $482K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Texas. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $481,500
- +165.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,393
- +70.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $8,518,191
- +8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (55% 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 Dunwoody Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3737 Buffalo Speedway Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77098
Phone: (281) 793-2855
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dunwoody Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Preserve Community Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $451K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 39 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 36% to recipients in California. Recipients in Massachusetts received 4%, Colorado 2%, and Virginia 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dunwoody Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2023) to $482K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $482K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preserve Community Foundation Carmel, CA | General | $100,000 |
| MD Anderson Houston, TX | General | $100,000 |
| Luther Thomas Kolb Scholarship Houston, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Glenwood Cemetery Houston, TX | General | $50,000 |
| International Medical Corp Los Angeles, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy Houston, TX | General | $30,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| St Francis Episcopal School Houston, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Global Medical Knowledge Alliance Wellesley Hills, MA | General | $10,500 |
| PX Project Aspen, CO | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,518,191 | $175,703 | $531,695 | $481,500 | 14 | $504,817 | $148,825 | $401,983 |
| 2023 | $7,890,010 | $194,559 | $242,049 | $181,167 | 9 | $209,351 | $156,603 | $370,037 |
| 2022 | $7,345,591 | $423,421 | $276,761 | $221,500 | 9 | $245,370 | $128,963 | $378,559 |
| 2021 | $8,154,652 | — | $333,010 | $315,250 | 7 | $332,580 | — | $252,895 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dunwoody Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $402K 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 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Preserve Community Foundation says its primary mission is to fund educational scholarships for economically disadvantaged children in Monterey County. Glenwood Cemetery says it operates and maintains Glenwood Cemetery, while Hermann Park Conservancy describes its work as stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park. Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Global Medical Knowledge Alliance says it provides medical relief, educational materials, supplies, and patient support; the Navy SEAL Foundation says it supports Naval Special Warfare warriors, veterans, and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $481,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest were $100,000 each to Preserve Community Foundation and MD Anderson; $50,000 each to Luther Thomas Kolb Scholarship, Glenwood Cemetery, and International Medical Corp; and $30,000 to Hermann Park Conservancy. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Team Rubicon and $25,000 to St. Francis Episcopal School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William McComb Dunwoody and Williams M. Dunwoody Jr. for grantmaking.
Dunwoody Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William McComb Dunwoody
Grant Making
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Williams M. Dunwoody Jr.
Grant Making
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan Kolb Dunwoody (2021) — Grant Making
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Dunwoody Charitable Foundation
How much does Dunwoody Charitable Foundation give each year?
Dunwoody Charitable Foundation gave $482K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $181K across 9 grants.
What is Dunwoody Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Dunwoody Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,393, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dunwoody Charitable Foundation that year got $41K on average.
Where does Dunwoody Charitable Foundation give grants?
Dunwoody Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Dunwoody Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dunwoody Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dunwoody Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Dunwoody Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Preserve Community Foundation ($100,000), MD Anderson ($100,000) and Luther Thomas Kolb Scholarship ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dunwoody Charitable Foundation?
Dunwoody Charitable Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $505K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $402K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dunwoody Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dunwoody Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Dunwoody Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Dunwoody Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0704357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Dunwoody Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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