Dunard Fund USA LTD
Preselected recipients only
Dunard Fund USA LTD is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $65.1 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $147,300 and the largest $52.5 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$65.1 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$147,300
- Largest grant$52.5 million
- Assets$282 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.5 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11.5 million | 20 | $217 million |
| 2024 | $65.1 million | 24 | $282 million |
How to apply
Dunard Fund USA LTD 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 Dunard Fund USA LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $54.1 million |
| New York | 10 | $9.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $110,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $80,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colburn School | General support | $52.5 million |
| Myriad USA | General support | $2.8 million |
| The King's Foundation America Inc | General support | $2.6 million |
| Chapel & York Foundation Inc | General support | $1.8 million |
| Los Angeles Opera | General support | $1.3 million |
| The Crown Prince Fredrick Fund | General support | $1.0 million |
| The American Ireland Fund | General support | $835,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General support | $650,000 |
| University of Dublin Fund | General support | $500,000 |
| American Friends of Les Arts Florrisants | General support | $250,000 |
| The Philharmonic Symphony Society of Ny Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| American Friends of London Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | General support | $184,600 |
| Cato Institute | General support | $110,000 |
| Dance Downtown la Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust | General support | $100,000 |
| Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields | General support | $80,000 |
| Ojai Festivals LTD | General support | $50,000 |
| League of American Orchestras | General support | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Chanticleer Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| The Maestro Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Lennox Library | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Grigor
- David Bradford
- Andrea Mayes
- Keith Colburn
- Catherine Hogel
- Forrest Colburn
Questions people ask
Does Dunard Fund USA LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dunard Fund USA LTD give?
$65.1 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $147,300.
Who runs Dunard Fund USA LTD?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol Grigor (President/Director/Treasurer), David Bradford (Secretary), Andrea Mayes (Assistant Treasurer) and Keith Colburn (Assistant Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Dunard Fund USA LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.