Duneland Health Council
Accepts applications
Duneland Health Council is a private foundation in Michigan City, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $308,800 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$308,800
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $274,757 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $274,757 | 18 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $308,800 | 18 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Duneland Health Council Grants Comm PO Box 9327, Michigan City, IN 46360 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (219) 874-4193 |
| What to submit | Duneland health council grant application form |
| Deadlines | Open application process |
What Duneland Health Council funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 18 | $308,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan City Park and Recreation Dept | Programs | $50,000 |
| Open Door Community | Operations | $40,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operations | $29,500 |
| Samaritan Counseling | Patient fees | $25,000 |
| Purdue University Northwest | Nursingscholarships | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Michigan City | Operations | $20,000 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Citizens Concerned for the Homeless | Operating | $15,000 |
| Stepping Stone Shelter | Operations | $15,000 |
| The Lubeznik Center | Operational costs | $12,000 |
| Intrepid Phoenix | Programs | $12,000 |
| Dunebrook Community Partners | Community programs | $12,000 |
| Social Learning Institute | Operating | $10,000 |
| Family Advocates | Operations | $7,500 |
| Sacred Heart Food Pantry | Operations | $5,000 |
| Tannahill Community Soup Kitchen | Operations | $5,000 |
| Duneland Beach Homeowners Association | Operations | $3,800 |
| Memorial Hospital Reunion | Operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gil Pontius
- Fred Miller
- Camie Edson White
- Joe Coar
- Linda Bechinski
- Steven Hale
- Judy Jacobi
- Stephanie Oberlie
- Barbara Eason-Watkins
- Tom Cipares
- Amber Lapaich
Questions people ask
Does Duneland Health Council accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Open application process.
How much does Duneland Health Council give?
$308,800 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Duneland Health Council?
Its 2024 filing lists Gil Pontius (President), Fred Miller (Secretary), Camie Edson White (Executive Director) and Joe Coar (Grant Committee Chair) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Duneland Health Council fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and housing and homelessness.