Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation
Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $174K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $7K.
Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation gave $74K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $74,000
- +1380.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $18,500
- +270.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $173,940
- -28.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Medical Ambassadors International ($56K). Together the top 4 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1133% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $74K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Ambassadors International Salida, CA | Contribution Tobe Used for Charitable Purposes | $56,000 |
| Awaken Church Bothell, WA | Contribution Tobe Used for Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Frances Nordstrom Guild Seattle, WA | Contribution Tobe Used for Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| African Equip Ministry Tucker, GA | Contribution Tobe Used for Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,940 | $11,451 | $80,433 | $74,000 | 4 | $2,125 | $7,143 | — |
| 2022 | $243,101 | $11,500 | $11,935 | $5,000 | 1 | $7,192 | $6,966 | $13,099 |
| 2021 | $243,536 | $17,660 | $16,484 | $10,000 | 1 | $13,104 | $14,280 | $15,044 |
| 2020 | $242,360 | $7,055 | $13,430 | $6,000 | 3 | — | $2,841 | $12,635 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation is led by Cj Dunn, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cj Dunn
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Gumprecht
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David C. Dunn
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation
How much does Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation give each year?
Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation gave $74K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $7,500, and its average grant was $18,500, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation give grants?
Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (20%).
How large is Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation?
Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation reported $174K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation's EIN?
Joseph M & Martha L Dunn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1557186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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