Dumont Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dumont Foundation is a private foundation in Oxnard, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $75,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 2 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 2 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 2 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Dumont 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 Dumont Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Califo | General | $75,000 |
| College of the Desert | General | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances I Clarke
- Richard Deweese
Questions people ask
Does Dumont Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dumont Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs Dumont Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances I Clarke (President) and Richard Deweese (Secretary).
What does Dumont Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.