How much funding does Dunham West Foundation Grant provide?

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Dunham West Foundation Grant runs on a monthly cycle.

Dunham West Foundation Grant

Ruth St John & John Dunham West

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Monthly
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “It prioritizes applications from public charities in the Lakeshore area and meets monthly to review proposals.”

Can we apply?

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Required status

Tax-exempt status

Other requirements

The West Foundation will consider only grant applications from public charities as defined under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations.
The Foundation exists for the benefit of organizations centered in the Lakeshore area.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The Foundation does not make multi-year commitments.
Not eligible: The Foundation should not be considered a source of ongoing support, nor should organizations expect support for operations.
Not eligible: No grants shall be given to individuals, political, church or religious groups, K-12 school systems, fraternal, social or veteran organizations.

Overview

The Dunham West Foundation Grant, established in 1957, supports arts and humanitarian organizations benefiting Manitowoc County residents. It prioritizes applications from public charities in the Lakeshore area and meets monthly to review proposals. The foundation does not provide ongoing operational support, multi-year commitments, or grants to individuals or religious organizations, ensuring a focused approach to philanthropy that enriches local communities.

The Ruth St. John and John Dunham West Foundation, Inc. was incorporated as a Wisconsin non-stock, non-profit corporation on December 23, 1957.
Vision Statement
The West Foundation supports the West of the Lake Gardens and awards grants to the arts and to humanitarian, cultural, or civic organizations centered in the Lakeshore area.

Eligibility

The board meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month to review and award grants to tax exempt organizations throughout Manitowoc County and bordering counties if their cause benefits Manitowoc County residents. The West Foundation will consider only grant applications from public charities as defined under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations.The Foundation exists for the benefit of organizations centered in the Lakeshore area.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make multi-year commitments.The Foundation should not be considered a source of ongoing support, nor should organizations expect support for operations.No grants shall be given to individuals, political, church or religious groups, K-12 school systems, fraternal, social or veteran organizations.

What Ruth St John & John Dunham West actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 63
Total given: $3.59M
Median grant: $32K
Range: $1,964–$411K

By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Manitowoc, WI; Two Rivers, WI; Madison, WI.
5% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
41% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.