Dunbar Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Dunbar Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $29,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$320,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$29,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $300,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $280,000 | 34 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 38 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $320,000 | 42 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dunbar Foundation Inc PO Box 7668, Louisville, KY 40257 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 815-2838 |
| What to submit | No formal application process |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations |
What Dunbar Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 32 | $246,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $34,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Humane Society | Charitable | $29,000 |
| Louisville Collegiate School Inspire Campaign | Educational | $27,000 |
| Denison University John Dunbar Scholarship Foundation | Educational | $24,000 |
| Louisville Library Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| 21st Century Parks | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Trees Louisville | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Denison University Annual Fund Office | Educational | $10,000 |
| West End School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Belmont University | Educational | $8,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospita | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Casa of the River Region | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Flight Club 502 | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Oldham County | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Louisville Collegiate School Annual Fund | Educational | $5,000 |
| Louisville Zoo | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pillar | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tuck School of Business | Educational | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Healing Place | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Kentucky Country Day School Jonathan Everett Dunbar Scholarship | Educational | $4,000 |
| Metro United Way | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Paws With Purpose | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Weekday School | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Friends of Metro Animal Services | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hosparus | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Capital Campaign | Charitable | $2,500 |
| First Hour Grief | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Serenity House | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Vips | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Westminster School for Young Childr | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Waterways Alliance | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Louisville Chorus | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Family & Children's Place | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Dunbar
- Sarah Dunbar Parker
- Martha D Hall
- Wallace H Dunbar Jr
Questions people ask
Does Dunbar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Dunbar Foundation Inc give?
$320,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dunbar Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Dunbar (President), Sarah Dunbar Parker (Vice-Preside), Martha D Hall (Secretary) and Wallace H Dunbar Jr (Treasurer).
What does Dunbar Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and animals.