Edward S Dunton CRT
Edward S Dunton CRT is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2025, it made 11 grants totaling $64,921 to charitable organizations in Maine; its filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Edward S Dunton CRT at a glance
In short: Edward S Dunton CRT gave $65K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Maine. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,921
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,902
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,638
- Total assets
- $1,231,059
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% 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 Edward S Dunton CRT
- 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: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward S Dunton CRT funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pine Tree Society ($8K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward S Dunton CRT open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 $44K (2023) to $67K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Society Bath, ME | Unrestricted General | $8,114 |
| Boothbay Region YMCA Boothbay Harbor, ME | Unrestricted General | $8,114 |
| St Andrew's Free Bed Fund Boothbay Harbor, ME | Unrestricted General | $8,114 |
| Lincoln Health Damariscotta, ME | Unrestricted General | $8,114 |
| Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Boothbay Harbor, ME | Unrestricted General | $5,705 |
| The Lincoln Home Newcastle, ME | Unrestricted General | $4,638 |
| Congregational Church Boothbay Harbor, ME | Unrestricted General | $4,638 |
| Seaside Lodge Boothbay Harbor, ME | Unrestricted General | $4,638 |
| Boothbay Regional High School Boothbay Harbor, ME | Unrestricted General | $4,638 |
| First United Methodist Church Boothbay Harbor, ME | Unrestricted General | $4,638 |
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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 | $1,231,059 | $137,417 | $91,322 | $64,921 | 11 | $73,785 | $122,046 | $72,425 |
| 2024 | $1,185,178 | $125,239 | $80,939 | $57,642 | 11 | $66,042 | $109,503 | $68,345 |
| 2023 | $1,142,204 | $39,612 | $64,248 | $43,643 | 11 | $51,184 | $25,111 | $62,125 |
| 2022 | $1,167,342 | $-28,827 | $94,750 | $67,051 | 11 | $74,998 | $10,952 | $64,146 |
| 2021 | $1,290,887 | $277,809 | $84,909 | $59,372 | 11 | $68,321 | $261,198 | $71,755 |
| 2020 | $1,096,603 | $100,659 | $79,964 | $58,511 | 11 | — | $88,046 | $61,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward S Dunton CRT reported a distributable amount of $72K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Pine Tree Society says its mission is to provide Maine children and adults with disabilities opportunities and means to create better lives for themselves and their families. Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library describes its work as operating a free public library and creating a welcoming space for learning, connection, and community. The Lincoln Home says it provides senior living options for elderly residents in an environment fostering dignity, safety, comfort, and meaningful lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $64,921. Grants ranged from $3,570 to $8,114, with a median of $4,638. Each grant listed in the filing was for unrestricted general purposes. Larger awards included $8,114 each to Pine Tree Society, Boothbay Region YMCA, St Andrew’s Free Bed Fund, and Lincoln Health; Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library received $5,705, and The Lincoln Home received $4,638.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Edward S Dunton CRT's only listed officer is Bank Of America N A, Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020) (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $21K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to Bank of America N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edward S Dunton CRT
How much does Edward S Dunton CRT give each year?
Edward S Dunton CRT gave $65K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 11 grants.
What is Edward S Dunton CRT's typical grant size?
Edward S Dunton CRT's median grant in 2025 was $4,638, and its average grant was $5,902, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward S Dunton CRT that year got $8K on average.
Where does Edward S Dunton CRT give grants?
Edward S Dunton CRT gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boothbay Harbor, ME (8 grants).
Does Edward S Dunton CRT give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward S Dunton CRT's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward S Dunton CRT's largest grantees?
Edward S Dunton CRT's largest 2025 grantees include Pine Tree Society ($8,114), Boothbay Region YMCA ($8,114) and St Andrew's Free Bed Fund ($8,114), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward S Dunton CRT?
Edward S Dunton CRT reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward S Dunton CRT fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Pine Tree Society says its mission is to provide Maine children and adults with disabilities opportunities and means to create better lives for themselves and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward S Dunton CRT?
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 Edward S Dunton CRT's EIN?
Edward S Dunton CRT's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6072876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edward S Dunton CRT 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 May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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