Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 58-1671255

The Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation established in 1986 in Georgia. Based in Atlanta, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations primarily in the metropolitan Atlanta area and surrounding regions.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14.5M

Annual Giving

$813K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$15K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $802K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's areas of interest include:

Education
Health
Social services
Children, youth, and family services
Christian service organizations
Animal welfare
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Human services

Types of support provided include general operating support and project support.

Grantmaking

Specific application deadlines and detailed procedures are not publicly documented in available sources.

Average Grant

amount: $98,000–$210,000

Review Cycle

and detailed procedures are not publicly documented in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia area, with additional grantmaking activity in North Carolina and Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $2.6M (88%)

North Carolina $183K (6%)

Tennessee $63K (2%)

Missouri $52K (2%)

California $50K (2%)

Virginia $8K (0%)

New York $4K (0%)

Texas $2K (0%)

States

California Georgia Missouri North Carolina New York Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AcworthAlpharettaAshevilleAthensAtlantaBlairsvilleBogartBooneBurkeCharlottesvilleClaytonCullowheeDallasDecaturFayettevilleFlowery BranchFranklinKansas CityLibertyLocust Grove

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total assets: $14,480,203
Total revenue: $2,062,797
Total expenses: $1,023,890
Net income: $1,038,907
Net assets: $14,480,203

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2022	2021
Total Assets	$14,480,203	$13,228,180	$14,269,478
Revenue	$2,062,797	$-2,845	$2,766,761
Expenses	$1,023,890	$1,038,453	$1,056,857
Qualifying Distributions	$882,187	$844,945	$894,744
Net Investment Income	$1,921,094	$106,157	$2,604,648
Distributable Amount	$802,394	$732,344	$747,327

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

178 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Path to Hope Inc ($130,000), Karen's Kids ($95,000), Send Relief ($80,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALPHARETTA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ALPHARETTA, GA	OPERATIONS	$1,000
AMERICAN FDN FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION NEW YORK, NY	OPERATIONS	$2,500
APOGEE STRONG FOUNDATION LOOMIS, CA	OPERATIONS	$20,000
APPALACHIAN ANIMAL RESCUE FRANKLIN, NC	OPERATIONS	$2,150
ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONS	$125
ATLANTA OPERA ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONS	$5,000
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONS	$20,000
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ACADEMY ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONS	$1,000
BOYCE L ANSLEY SCHOOL ATLANTA, GA	OPERATIONS	$10,000
CALVARY CHILDRENS HOME POWDER SPRINGS, GA	OPERATIONS	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KAREN C WILBANKS	EXEC DIR	40	$66,000
RICHARD B FREEMAN	TRUSTEE	1	$6,000
ANDREW PERRY	TRUSTEE	1	$6,000
PRESTON HAYES	TRUSTEE	1	$6,000

Contact Information

Address: 917 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-4108
Telephone: 404-661-8068
EIN: 58-1671255

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's areas of interest include: • Education • Health • Social services • Children, youth, and family services • Christian service organizations • Animal welfare • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services Types of support provided include general operating support and project support.

How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $812,631 (most recent fiscal year) • Average grant amount: $98,000–$210,000 • The foundation makes grants across multiple states, with primary focus in Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia **Application Process:** Specific application deadlines and detailed procedures are not publicly documented in available sources.

Where does Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia area, with additional grantmaking activity in North Carolina and Virginia.

What size grants does Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc awarded 53 grants totaling $813K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $802K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc's EIN?

Robert & Polly Dunn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1671255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.