The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as housing, food assistance, youth programs, health, and community support.
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation gave $235K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $234,580
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,756
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,323,063
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5919 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornelius Neighborhood Care Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 39 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 15% to Pennsylvania, 9% to Illinois, 6% to Florida, and 4% to Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 154% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2019) to $235K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Neighborhood Care Center Cornelius, NC | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Community Bike Works Allentown, PA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Advent Lutheran Church - Peru Mission Support Charlotte, NC | General & Unrestricted | $24,820 |
| Hope House Foundation Inc Huntersville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Advent Lutheran Church - Peru Mission Support Charlotte, NC | General & Unrestricted | $19,760 |
| Banner Elk Christian Fellowship Banner Elk, NC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| It Starts in the Classroom Tallahassee, FL | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| North Valley Food Bank Inc Whitefish, MT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rotary Club Foundation of Allentown West-Western L Kutztown, PA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,323,063 | $1,131,328 | $299,105 | $234,580 | 14 | $234,580 | $664,228 | $217,333 |
| 2023 | $3,907,699 | $177,456 | $219,038 | $172,000 | 12 | $194,098 | $151,471 | $193,526 |
| 2022 | $3,949,281 | $236,646 | $175,342 | $121,028 | 5 | $142,047 | $209,727 | $192,270 |
| 2021 | $3,887,977 | $1,348,891 | $135,173 | $92,328 | 5 | $109,819 | $1,148,247 | $150,375 |
| 2020 | $2,674,259 | $752,910 | $123,579 | $77,035 | 3 | — | $217,413 | $105,846 |
| 2019 | $2,044,928 | $518,700 | $96,552 | $73,540 | 2 | — | $427,741 | $91,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $217K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Community Bike Works says it teaches life lessons through bicycles to young people in the Lehigh Valley; Hope House Foundation says it provides transitional housing for women and children; and North Valley Food Bank says it builds food security through food assistance and education programs. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation describes its work as accelerating research, empowering its community, and transforming care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $234,580 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable awards included $50,000 to Cornelius Neighborhood Care Center, $25,000 to Community Bike Works, $24,820 and $19,760 to Advent Lutheran Church - Peru Mission Support, and $20,000 to Hope House Foundation. Each of these grants was listed as general and unrestricted.
Other listed 2024 grants included $15,000 to Banner Elk Christian Fellowship, It Starts in the Classroom, and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation; $10,000 to North Valley Food Bank, Rotary Club Foundation of Allentown West-Western L, ReMerge, and Purple Promise Foundation to End Melanoma; and $5,000 to Illinois Prairie Community Foundation and Furnish For Good.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel T. Dunn as president and director, and Kathleen E. Dunn as vice president.
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation is led by Daniel T. Dunn, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel T. Dunn
President & Director
President, Director & Secretary → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen E. Dunn
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Dunn Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation gave $235K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $172K across 12 grants.
What is The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,756, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (4 grants).
Does The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cornelius Neighborhood Care Center ($50,000), Advent Lutheran Church - Peru Mission Support ($44,580 across 2 grants) and Community Bike Works ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation?
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $217K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3077366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Dunn Family Charitable 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 July 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Dunn Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dunn-family-charitable-foundation-morg_05174e6cb7b5409082bc3a893206b86e
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