Sunny Durham Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sunny Durham Family Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$22.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $960,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $1.2 million | 26 | $22.3 million |
| 2024 | $960,000 | 23 | $21.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 22 | $22.0 million |
How to apply
Sunny Durham Family 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 Sunny Durham Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 17 | $1.1 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $250,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Northside Learning Center | General support | $150,000 |
| Kaneko | General support | $150,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | General support | $150,000 |
| International Senior Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Omaha Equestrian FD | General support | $100,000 |
| Omaha Performing Arts | General support | $100,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $50,000 |
| Joslyn Castle & Gardens | General support | $50,000 |
| Learning for All | General support | $50,000 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | General support | $50,000 |
| Omaha Public School Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Omaha Symphony | General support | $50,000 |
| Paws | General support | $50,000 |
| Quality Living | General support | $50,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | General support | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $50,000 |
| Assistance League of Omaha | General support | $30,000 |
| Boystown | General support | $25,000 |
| Circle Theater | General support | $25,000 |
| Completely Kids | General support | $25,000 |
| Kicks for A Cure | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary D Lundgren
- Andrew D Lundgren
- Jennifer Lundgren
Questions people ask
Does Sunny Durham Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sunny Durham Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Sunny Durham Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary D Lundgren (President & Ceo), Andrew D Lundgren (Vice President) and Jennifer Lundgren (Vice President).
What does Sunny Durham Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.