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The Mark and Ruth Ann Dunn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Texas. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides grants exclusively through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The National Quilt Museum Inc
$71K
11%

NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK
$60K
10%

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
$40K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION?
No. MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION give?
MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $158 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include The National Quilt Museum Inc, NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK, and UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION?
MARK AND RUTH ANN DUNN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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