The Dunkirk Foundation Inc
To provide financial resources for charitable purposes to individuals and organizations for betterment of the community of dunkirk, Indiana and the surrounding area.
The Dunkirk Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Dunkirk Foundation Inc gave $40K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $20K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $39,687
- -46.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $19,844
- +7.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $19,844
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Dunkirk Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was West Jay Community Center Inc ($29K). Together the top 2 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dunkirk Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $74K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Jay Community Center Inc Dunkirk, IN | Disbursement | $28,820 |
| Dunkirk Industrial Dev Corp Portland, IN | Disbursment | $10,867 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $14,209 | $198,427 | $39,687 | 2 | $7,714 |
| 2022 | $2,065,438 | $114,067 | $110,270 | $73,725 | 4 | $80,741 |
| 2021 | $2,496,169 | $214,572 | $45,676 | $17,469 | 2 | $193,695 |
| 2020 | $2,162,590 | $51,182 | $67,753 | $34,801 | 2 | $36,498 |
| 2019 | $2,052,662 | $106,208 | $73,582 | $47,206 | 3 | $95,595 |
About The Dunkirk Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Dunkirk Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Dunkirk, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dunkirk Foundation Inc is led by Jesse Bivens, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jesse Bivens
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jill Ford
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judy Geesaman
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Katherine Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christy Curts
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Don Hall
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Richard L. Huffman
Emeritus
Treasurer → Director, 2020
Director → Emeritus, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Will Masters
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Weiseman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brenda Brumfield (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: John Littler (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Amy Thomas (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Connie Retter (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 The Dunkirk Foundation Inc
How much does The Dunkirk Foundation Inc give each year?
The Dunkirk Foundation Inc gave $40K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $74K across 4 grants.
Where does The Dunkirk Foundation Inc operate?
The Dunkirk Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is The Dunkirk Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Dunkirk Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4312622. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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