Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust
Preselected recipients only
Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $220,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$38.8 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.5 million | 72 | $34.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 64 | $36.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 68 | $38.8 million |
How to apply
Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust 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 Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 20 | $409,000 |
| New York | 12 | $330,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $215,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $155,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $65,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $65,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $56,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $40,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $35,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $26,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islesboro Affordable Property | Contribution toward the long term development of housing | $220,000 |
| Middlebury College | $15k - general annual fund, $200k to expand The Dillon Dunwalke Fellows Program | $215,000 |
| The Polg Foundation Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Berkshire School | special grant toward the Berkshire Forever Campaign - $100k, contribution towards the Allen Family Scholarship Fund - $10k | $110,000 |
| Turtle Key Arts | General annual fund | $95,000 |
| Pilgrim Africa | General support | $60,000 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | The st. Katharine drexel scholarship fund- $20k; for the benefit of needs-based scholarship assistance- $15k | $35,000 |
| Islesboro Islands Trust | general support | $25,000 |
| South Dakota Trust Company Foundation | Contribution towards your local efforts | $25,000 |
| Groton School | General support | $20,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Towards its crisis response fund | $20,000 |
| Islesboro Community Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Islesboro Community Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| Kids Connect Charitable Fund | support of the Children's Prize Foundation prize program | $20,000 |
| New York Sun Works | General support | $20,000 |
| Oakland Ballet Company | General support | $20,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General support | $20,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School | General annual fund | $20,000 |
| Schiff Natural Lands Trust | General support | $20,000 |
| The Train Foundation | To be used primarily for the civil courage prize | $20,000 |
| University of Denver | general annual fund | $17,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Maine Chapter | General annual fund | $16,000 |
| Children's Home Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | contribution towards the water quality restoration initiatives | $15,000 |
| Pomfret School | General annual fund | $15,000 |
| The Lifeflight Foundation | General annual fund | $15,000 |
| Blair Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Braver Angels | General support | $10,000 |
| Christ Church - Dark Harbor | General support | $10,000 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | general support | $10,000 |
| Far Hills Country Day School | General support | $10,000 |
| French Institute Alliance Francaise | General support | $10,000 |
| Islesboro Ambulance Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | In support of the education and job training program for disadvantaged youth | $10,000 |
| Lookingglass Theatre | Contribution towards supporting operations | $10,000 |
| Mainehealth | General support | $10,000 |
| Pripet Riding Program | General support | $10,000 |
| The Beacon Project | General support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy-Mddc Chapter | general support | $10,000 |
| Unique Projects Inc | for the benefit of Ballet Academy East | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sophie W Bryan
- Eileen B Kane
- Marcus Siezing
- Alexandra F Allen
- Andrew D Allen
- Charlotte Cunningham
- D Dillon Bryan
- Dorothy Caplow Echodu
- Douglas D Collins
- Frances Collins
- Katherine A Wolovsky
- Mark M Collins Jr
- Martin C Zetterberg
- Nicholas E Allen
- Phyllis D Collins
Questions people ask
Does Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Sophie W Bryan (Chairman/Trustee), Eileen B Kane (Secretary), Marcus Siezing (Treasurer) and Alexandra F Allen (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Clarence & Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.