Dunaway Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dunaway Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $23.1 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1.8 million and the largest $5.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$23.1 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1.8 million
- Largest grant$5.5 million
- Assets$37.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $50.3 million |
| 2024 | $23.1 million | 10 | $37.9 million |
How to apply
Dunaway 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 Dunaway Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $14.7 million |
| New York | 3 | $7.3 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NTC Foundation | Performing arts center "the joan" | $5.5 million |
| ACLU | General purpose | $5.0 million |
| San Diego Symphony | Copley hall at jacobs music center | $4.2 million |
| Ucsd Foundation | Jacobs center for health innovation fund | $2.2 million |
| Cornell University | Center for precision nutrition & health, college of human ecology endowment funds | $2.0 million |
| Salk Institute | Design costs for jacobs center | $1.6 million |
| American Friends of Israel Democracy Inst | Jacobs distinguished fellowship | $1.2 million |
| Salk Institute | Salk innovation & collaboration grant | $581,000 |
| Ucsd Foundation | Global transformation endowed fund | $560,000 |
| Trovanow | Pancreatic cancer early detection consortium | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Irwin M Jacobs
- Harlan Jacobs
Questions people ask
Does Dunaway Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dunaway Foundation give?
$23.1 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1.8 million.
Who runs Dunaway Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Irwin M Jacobs (Director, Cfo, President) and Harlan Jacobs (Director, Secretary).
What does Dunaway Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.