The Dunn Foundation
The Dunn Foundation is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $38,000 to charitable organizations.
The Dunn Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dunn Foundation gave $38K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,000
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,235
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $370,413
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dunn Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth D Shiftan
Mailing address: 4135 Turners Rock Road, Savannah, GA 31410
Phone: (732) 245-2045
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dunn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of the Coastal Empire ($10K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 1% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dunn Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $74K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Coastal Empire Savannah, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation Savannah, GA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity Savannah, GA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Dot & John Mooney Foundation Statesboro, GA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| One Hundred Miles Brunswick, GA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cathedral of St John the Baptist Savannah, GA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| SD Gunner Fund Richmond Hill, GA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Josephcandler Foundation Savannah, GA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Greater Savannah Savannah, GA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Social Apostolate Savannah, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $370,413 | $58,371 | $44,440 | $38,000 | 17 | $38,000 | $41,871 | $33,055 |
| 2023 | $356,482 | $38,396 | $46,302 | $37,500 | 18 | $37,500 | $19,560 | $30,431 |
| 2022 | $364,388 | $2,739 | $43,898 | $37,500 | 18 | $37,500 | $6,219 | $29,791 |
| 2021 | $405,547 | $185,664 | $75,174 | $65,750 | 32 | $65,750 | $48,266 | $28,928 |
| 2020 | $295,057 | $43,347 | $80,206 | $74,125 | 23 | — | $30,102 | $23,398 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dunn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes community support, urban forestry, coastal conservation, housing, libraries, and legal assistance. For example, United Way of the Coastal Empire says its mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring powers of communities. Savannah Tree Foundation says it protects and grows Chatham County’s urban forest through tree planting, community engagement, and advocacy. One Hundred Miles says it protects Georgia’s coast through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $38,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $10,000 to United Way of the Coastal Empire; $4,000 to Savannah Tree Foundation; and $3,000 each to Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity, Dot & John Mooney Foundation, and One Hundred Miles. The filing describes the grants’ purposes as charitable.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Submit a written request detailing the charitable purpose of the proposed recipient. Awards are limited to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and are at the foundation’s total discretion. Deadline: The filing states that there are no posted deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth S. Dunn as director, Elizabeth D. Shiftan as president, Eleanor M. Dunn as vice president, secretary, and treasurer, and Eleanor Rhangos as director.
The Dunn Foundation is led by Elizabeth D. Shiftan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth D. Shiftan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth S. Dunn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Rhangos
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor M. Dunn
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Foundation
How much does The Dunn Foundation give each year?
The Dunn Foundation gave $38K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 18 grants.
What is The Dunn Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dunn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,235, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dunn Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Dunn Foundation give grants?
The Dunn Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (13 grants).
Does The Dunn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Dunn Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants).
Who are The Dunn Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dunn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of the Coastal Empire ($10,000), Savannah Tree Foundation ($4,000) and Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dunn Foundation?
The Dunn Foundation reported $370K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dunn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes community support, urban forestry, coastal conservation, housing, libraries, and legal assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dunn Foundation?
The Dunn Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Dunn Foundation's EIN?
The Dunn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2361771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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