The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie
The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie is a private foundation based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants for operating expenses, patient assistance, educational support, and scholarships, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in North Carolina.
The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie at a glance
In short: The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie gave $26K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,350
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,027
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $89
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie
- How to Apply
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The filing says applicants should contact the Board of Directors Dunn Family Fdn. The foundation provides a scholarship application; applicants must include their name, address, grades, and a list of extracurricular activities. Scholarship recipients must be admitted to an accredited educational institution and establish financial need. Preference is given to residents of Edgecombe and Nash counties in North Carolina.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that applications may be submitted before April 15 annually, with recipients determined before June 1. The 2026 application and determination dates have passed.
- Deadline
- The filing states that applications may be submitted before April 15 annually, with recipients determined before June 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Board Of Directors Dunn Family Fdn
Mailing address: PO Box 7397, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Phone: (252) 443-4101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NC Wesleyan University ($6K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. The filing states that scholarship preference is given to residents of Edgecombe and Nash counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $875; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 129% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $29K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC Wesleyan University Rocky Mount, NC | Operating Expenses | $6,000 |
| UNC Nash Health Foundation Rocky Mount, NC | Patient Assistance | $6,000 |
| Rocky Mount Academy Rocky Mount, NC | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Tar River Region Rocky Mount, NC | Educational Support | $3,000 |
| Honor Bridge Greenville, NC | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
| Scouting America Kinston, NC | Operating Expenses | $1,250 |
| Universtiy of NC at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Rocky Mount, NC | Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Ripe for Revival Rocky Mount, NC | Operating Expense | $500 |
| Tar River Orchestra & Chorus Rocky Mount, NC | Operating Expenses | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89 | $26,980 | $26,980 | $26,350 | 13 | $26,350 | $58 |
| 2024 | $89 | $25,015 | $25,015 | $24,250 | 13 | $24,250 | $40 |
| 2023 | $89 | $30,111 | $30,111 | $29,350 | 12 | $29,350 | $58 |
| 2022 | $89 | $12,275 | $12,236 | $11,500 | 12 | $11,500 | $119 |
| 2021 | $50 | $17,045 | $17,042 | $16,208 | 13 | $16,208 | $74 |
| 2020 | $47 | $19,200 | $19,318 | $19,200 | 13 | — | $36 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie reported a distributable amount of $58 for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for educational institutions and programs, community organizations, patient assistance, and operating expenses.
Among its grantees, Rocky Mount Academy describes its mission as preparing students for the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities they will encounter in life and college. Ripe for Revival says it works with local and regional food producers to distribute meals to people in need. Nash Community College Foundation says it raises funds for student scholarships and helps meet the needs of Nash Community College.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $26,350. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable awards included $6,000 to NC Wesleyan University for operating expenses, $6,000 to UNC Nash Health Foundation for patient assistance, $5,000 to Rocky Mount Academy for operating expenses, and $3,000 to Boys & Girls Club of the Tar River Region for educational support. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Honor Bridge, $1,250 to Scouting America, $1,000 to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for scholarships, and $100 to Nash Community College Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pattie McCay Dunn and Jane D Pittman as directors; Eugenie D Andracchio as president; Vincent C Andracchio II as a director; and Debra W Williams as secretary treasurer.
The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie is led by Eugenie D. Andracchio, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugenie D. Andracchio
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane D. Pittman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pattie McCay Dunn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vincent C. Andracchio II
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra W. Williams
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary Tr → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie
How much does The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie give each year?
The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie gave $26K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 13 grants.
What is The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie's typical grant size?
The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,027, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie that year got $875 on average.
Where does The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie give grants?
The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rocky Mount, NC (9 grants).
Does The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie's largest grantees?
The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie's largest 2025 grantees include NC Wesleyan University ($6,000), UNC Nash Health Foundation ($6,000) and Rocky Mount Academy ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie?
The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie reported $89 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for educational institutions and programs, community organizations, patient assistance, and operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie?
The filing says applicants should contact the Board of Directors Dunn Family Fdn. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie's EIN?
The Leon Algernon Dunn Jr & Pattie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1711109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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