R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation
R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kenmore, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $300K.
R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $300K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $3,516,412
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (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.
Who R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seattle Rotary Serviice Foundation ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $266K (2023) to $350K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Rotary Serviice Foundation Seattle, WA | Further Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
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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 | $3,516,412 | $27,416 | $612,175 | $300,000 | 1 | $300,000 | $299,809 | $273,323 |
| 2024 | $3,419,584 | $335,231 | $616,485 | $300,003 | 3 | $319,203 | $355,756 | $287,991 |
| 2023 | $3,925,940 | $-159,242 | $521,507 | $266,093 | 4 | $284,093 | $48,344 | $272,681 |
| 2022 | $4,706,894 | $-144,809 | $546,101 | $300,001 | 5 | $302,476 | $43,330 | $332,792 |
| 2021 | $5,077,740 | $333,731 | $584,560 | $350,002 | 4 | — | $1,035,866 | $351,459 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $273K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation is led by Neil E Larson, President on every filing since 2021; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neil E Larson
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $108K (2025)
Nancy Cahill
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $108K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $108K, to Neil E Larson (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation
How much does R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation give each year?
R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 3 grants.
How large is R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation?
R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $273K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation operate?
R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Washington.
What is R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation's EIN?
R B and Ruth H Dunn Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0601430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2021–2025
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