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The Lionel & Debra Dluna Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and interested nonprofits are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $419K across 42 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation
Cupertino, CA
$226K
21%

MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS
SANTA ANA, CA
$41.4K
4%

ASPIRE CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM
Anaheim, CA
$36K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
44
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Kansas, and Nevada. 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 LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $419 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include IIT Bombay Heritage Foundation, MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS, and ASPIRE CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
LIONEL & DEBRA DLUNA FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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