The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family
The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family is a private foundation based in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. In 2024, it reported 48 grants totaling $2,325,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in medical research, community services, education, and support for veterans.
The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family at a glance
In short: The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family gave $2.3M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Florida. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,325,000
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +92.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,438
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $108,929,697
- -65.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (24 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% 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 Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8083 Nw 103Rd Street, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Phone: (305) 821-8300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 162 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 13% to Tennessee, 9% to Georgia, 4% to California, and 4% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 48 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 15% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.6M (2022) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| Um Diabetes Research Institute Miami, FL | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| Neighbors 4 Neighbors Doral, FL | General Purpose | $125,000 |
| Friendship Educational Foundation Redondo Beach, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Honor Flight South Florida Inc Plantation, FL | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Miami Rescue Mission Miami, FL | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Noa (No One Alone) Dahlonega, GA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| The Medical Center Foundation Gainesville, GA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Billie Jean King Foundation Randolph, NJ | General Purpose | $80,000 |
| Air Force Enlisted Village Shalimar, FL | General Purpose | $75,000 |
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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 | $108,929,697 | $48,150,936 | $2,338,178 | $2,325,000 | 48 | $2,325,000 | $26,150,936 | $15,885,127 |
| 2023 | $312,932,398 | $266,901,803 | $2,312,100 | $2,287,500 | 25 | $2,287,500 | $2,073,453 | $4,080,267 |
| 2022 | $48,342,695 | $12,357,866 | $1,412,097 | $1,564,500 | 27 | $1,407,530 | $357,866 | $2,100,645 |
| 2021 | $37,396,926 | $160,803 | $1,916,336 | $1,906,000 | 29 | $1,906,000 | $160,803 | $1,911,008 |
| 2020 | $39,152,459 | $2,921,005 | $1,806,556 | $1,796,500 | 33 | — | $419,880 | $1,911,751 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family reported a distributable amount of $15.9M 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 support for organizations addressing pediatric disease research and treatment, community needs, homelessness, veterans, education, and access to sports and education.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Neighbors 4 Neighbors describes its mission as connecting people in need with those who can help. Miami Rescue Mission says it serves homeless and needy people through emergency services and residential programs. Honor Flight South Florida says it transports veterans to Washington, D.C., to see memorials dedicated to their service in World War II. Friendship Educational Foundation says it guides the creation of Friendship Campus programs and oversees the campus capital campaign. The Billie Jean King Foundation says it supports the next generation of leaders through sports, education, and activism for positive and inclusive change.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $2,325,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $300,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and UM Diabetes Research Institute; $125,000 to Neighbors 4 Neighbors; and $100,000 each to Friendship Educational Foundation, Honor Flight South Florida, Miami Rescue Mission, NOA (No One Alone), and The Medical Center Foundation. Other listed grants included $80,000 to the Billie Jean King Foundation and $75,000 each to Air Force Enlisted Village, Baptist Health Foundation, and Boys Town.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Betty L Dunn as president, Loretta S Dunn as vice president, Lowell Dunn II as secretary, and Lizbeth Dunn Arencibia as treasurer.
The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family is led by Betty L. Dunn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betty L. Dunn
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lizbeth Dunn Arencibia
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Loretta S. Dunn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lowell Dunn II
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family
How much does The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family give each year?
The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family gave $2.3M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 25 grants.
What is The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family's typical grant size?
The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $48,438, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family give grants?
The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (13%) and Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (13 grants), Coral Gables, FL (3 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants) and Miami Springs, FL (2 grants).
Does The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family's largest grantees?
The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($300,000), Um Diabetes Research Institute ($300,000) and Neighbors 4 Neighbors ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family?
The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family reported $108.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing pediatric disease research and treatment, community needs, homelessness, veterans, education, and access to sports and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family's EIN?
The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1237743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lowell S & Betty L Dunn Family 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.
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