Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation
The Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It made 18 grants totaling $282,500 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations in Virginia, New York, and Ohio.
Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation gave $283K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $282,500
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,694
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,112,907
- -1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% 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 Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8050 Hosbrook Road 102, Cincinnati, OH 45236-2907
Phone: (513) 984-3587
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ($40K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 37% to recipients in New York, and 13% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2022) to $306K (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, VA | GRANT | $40,000 |
| Medical College of Virginia Richmond, VA | Ob-Gyn Registry of Chronic Pain | $35,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati, OH | Asian Art Grant | $27,000 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum Fishers Island, NY | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Lighthouse Works Fishers Island, NY | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Fishers Island Community Center Fishers Island, NY | GRANT | $20,000 |
| Island Health Project Fishers Island, NY | GRANT | $20,000 |
| St Catherine's School Richmond, VA | GRANT | $20,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Richmond, VA | GRANT | $20,000 |
| Valentine Museum Richmond, VA | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,112,907 | $354,925 | $393,706 | $282,500 | 18 | $334,989 | $284,202 | $292,456 |
| 2024 | $2,151,688 | $105,258 | $363,648 | $259,500 | 19 | $309,549 | $40,300 | $279,519 |
| 2023 | $2,410,078 | $114,776 | $336,104 | $236,500 | 17 | $282,815 | $61,487 | $248,976 |
| 2022 | $2,631,406 | $291,021 | $343,589 | $227,500 | 17 | $281,293 | $228,725 | $243,809 |
| 2021 | $2,640,817 | $238,563 | $374,609 | $269,000 | 17 | $315,818 | $179,772 | $280,374 |
| 2020 | $2,778,943 | $176,515 | $395,246 | $306,000 | 17 | — | $131,392 | $232,267 |
| 2019 | $2,997,674 | $200,824 | $348,018 | $249,500 | 16 | — | $157,721 | $226,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation reported a distributable amount of $292K 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 include support for museums, health care, community organizations, a school, and other charitable recipients.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. For example, the Henry L Ferguson Museum says it maintains and operates a museum, nature trails, and sanctuary properties on Fishers Island. Island Health Project says its purpose is to support quality health care for Fishers Island residents, while Fishers Island Community Center describes year-round cultural, educational, athletic, and social activities for residents. Springer School and Center says it empowers students with learning disabilities to lead successful lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $282,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the largest listed awards were $40,000 to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, $35,000 to Medical College of Virginia for an OB-GYN registry of chronic pain, and $27,000 to Cincinnati Art Museum for an Asian art grant. Other grants included $25,000 each to Henry L Ferguson Museum and Lighthouse Works; $20,000 each to Fishers Island Community Center, Island Health Project, St Catherine’s School, St Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Valentine Museum; and $7,500 to Springer School and Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lewis G Gatch and Benjamin H Gray as trustees.
Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin H. Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$20K (2019) → $25K (2025)
Lewis G. Gatch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$26K (2019) → $30K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $30K, to Lewis G Gatch (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation
How much does Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation give each year?
Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation gave $283K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $260K across 19 grants.
What is Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $15,694, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation give grants?
Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (37%) and Ohio (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fishers Island, NY (9 grants), Richmond, VA (5 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (14 grants).
Who are Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation's largest grantees?
Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ($40,000), Medical College of Virginia ($35,000) and Cincinnati Art Museum ($27,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation?
Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $335K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $292K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for museums, health care, community organizations, a school, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation?
The foundation 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 Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation's EIN?
Jeanann Gray Dunlap Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1544745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Jeanann Gray Dunlap 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
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