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DUNAWAY FOUNDATION

DUNAWAY FOUNDATION

La Jolla, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-1996754
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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DUNAWAY FOUNDATION

La Jolla, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-1996754
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Dunaway Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, New York, and Georgia. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$23.1M

2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

10

Median 1st year grant
$2.4M
Median 2nd year grant
$3.1M
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Irwin M Jacobs
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Harlan Jacobs
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Irwin Jacobs
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DUNAWAY FOUNDATION?
No. DUNAWAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DUNAWAY FOUNDATION give?
DUNAWAY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Georgia. 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 DUNAWAY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DUNAWAY FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.4 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DUNAWAY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DUNAWAY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $23.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DUNAWAY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DUNAWAY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SAN DIEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION, and UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DUNAWAY FOUNDATION?
DUNAWAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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