How much funding does Dunham Foundation Sponsorship Requests Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Dunham Foundation Sponsorship Requests Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Dunham Foundation Sponsorship Requests Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Dunham Foundation Sponsorship Requests Grant offered?

Dunham Foundation Sponsorship Requests Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Dunham Foundation Sponsorship Requests Grant

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “We accept grant requests for event sponsorships on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year.”

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code or have a fiscal sponsor that has a 501(c)(3) status.

Other requirements

Engage in work that aligns with the Dunham Foundation’s mission and priority areas.
Provide services in the Dunham Foundation Service Area .

Overview

What We Fund
The Dunham Foundation invests in the following three areas:

EducationEconomic GrowthCommunity
Dunham Foundation Sponsorship Requests

We accept grant requests for event sponsorships on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year. We recommend submitting your application at least 60 days prior to your event to allow sufficient time for Board of Directors review.
Request aligns with any of our priority areas and supports a fundraising event, such as an annual gala, golf outing, 5K, etc..
At the conclusion of the fundraising event, we ask that you submit a brief report outlining the results.

Eligibility

Be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code or have a fiscal sponsor that has a 501(c)(3) status.Engage in work that aligns with the Dunham Foundation’s mission and priority areas.Provide services in the Dunham Foundation Service Area .

What Dunham Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 45
Total given: $3.42M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $1,000–$673K

By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Aurora, IL; Chicago, IL; Batavia, IL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.