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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.

Latest Fiscal Year

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Organization Type

Grantmaker

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2020
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AI Summary

DUNHAM FUND is a 501(c)3 grantmaker that reported $3.7M in total grants paid to 32 grantees in filing year 2020, and it is open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$3.7M
2020
Grantees funded
2020
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
51%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2020
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTRE
Aurora, IL
$1.8M
7%
A FOUNDATION FOR WEST AURORA SCHOOLS
Aurora, IL
$1.3M
5%
North Central College
Naperville, IL
$900K
3%
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Grants Given

2020
Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$47.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size

Board & Team

V
Vicki Morcos
Board Member
R
Robert Vaughan
Board Member
T
Theodia Gillespie
Board Member
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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.