MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION
Traverse City, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3352930
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Traverse City, MI, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
38-3352930
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Margaret Dunning Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $1.2 million across 53 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing its funding efforts in Michigan, Florida, and Maryland. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES
$1M
13%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
$541.5K
7%

VEHICLES FOR CHANGE INC
$335K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION?
Yes. MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION 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 MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION give?
MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Florida, and Maryland. 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 MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, and VEHICLES FOR CHANGE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting MARGARET DUNNING FOUNDATION’s website.
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