Dunn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dunn Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,550 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$66,550
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was down from $104,650 the year before.
34% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,650 | 33 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $104,650 | 52 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $66,550 | 47 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Dunn Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dunn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 32 | $36,850 |
| California | 5 | $9,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ipc | Church | $7,000 |
| Global Network Foundation | Community | $6,000 |
| Al Ballet | Arts | $5,000 |
| Fairhope Education Enrichment Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Hope Community Fund | Community | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Health & fitness | $3,500 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation | Health & fitness | $3,500 |
| Solve Mecfs Initiative | Health & fitness | $3,500 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | Medical | $2,500 |
| Baykeeper | Environment | $2,000 |
| South Al Land Trust (Weeks Bay) | Environment | $2,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Environment | $2,000 |
| Bateman Horne Center of Excellence | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy | Medical | $1,500 |
| ACLU - in Memory of Donna Jasie | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Al Public Radio | Arts | $1,000 |
| Charity Water | Environment | $1,000 |
| Lakeshore Foundation | Health & fitness | $1,000 |
| Yellowhammer Fund | Community | $1,000 |
| Infinitus Salvator | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | Medical | $1,000 |
| St Francis Foundationbothin Burn Center | Medical | $1,000 |
| Al Coastal Foundation | Environment | $500 |
| Alzheimer's of Central Al | Medical | $500 |
| Apt | Arts | $500 |
| McWayne Center | Science | $500 |
| Stair of Birmingham | Education | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Environment | $500 |
| WBHM | Arts | $500 |
| First Graduate | Education | $500 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Al | General purpose | $500 |
| Friends of Jemison Park | Community | $500 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art | Arts | $300 |
| Al Environmental Council | Environment | $250 |
| Al Rivers Alliance | Environment | $250 |
| First Light | Community | $250 |
| Foundations | Education | $250 |
| Jefferson County Library Cooperative | Education | $250 |
| MB Library Foundation | Education | $250 |
| Preschool Partners | Education | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold B Dunn
- Katheryn C Dunn
- Harold C Dunn
- Rebecca D Bryant
Questions people ask
Does Dunn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dunn Foundation give?
$66,550 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Dunn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harold B Dunn (President/Treas/Director), Katheryn C Dunn (Vice-Pres/Sec/Director), Harold C Dunn (Director) and Rebecca D Bryant (Director).
What does Dunn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and arts and culture.