DUNHAM FUNDClosed
Closed
AURORA, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
37-6416138
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AURORA, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
37-6416138
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Closed
This organization closed in 2020. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The Dunham Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that provided $3.7 million in grants to 86 grantees in 2020, primarily focusing on Illinois, along with funding in Oregon and Washington, D.C. The organization is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine fit for funding opportunities.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTRE
$1.8M
7%
A FOUNDATION FOR WEST AURORA SCHOOLS
$1.3M
5%
North Central College
$900K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$47.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DUNHAM FUND?
Yes. DUNHAM FUND accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does DUNHAM FUND give?
DUNHAM FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Oregon, and District Of Columbia. 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 DUNHAM FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DUNHAM FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DUNHAM FUND make each year?
In 2020, DUNHAM FUND awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DUNHAM FUND fund recently?
In 2020, DUNHAM FUND awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTRE, A FOUNDATION FOR WEST AURORA SCHOOLS, and North Central College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DUNHAM FUND?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting DUNHAM FUND’s website.
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