Dune Road Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dune Road Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.7 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $1.0 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$8.7 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$149 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.5 million the year before.
39% 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 | $7.5 million | 21 | $43.6 million |
| 2024 | $8.7 million | 26 | $149 million |
How to apply
Dune Road Foundation Inc 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 Dune Road Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $6.8 million |
| Florida | 2 | $725,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $400,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $275,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250,500 |
| California | 1 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| City Harvest Inc | General purpose | $700,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General purpose | $700,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | General purpose | $700,000 |
| Lost Tree Village | General purpose | $700,000 |
| Cristo Rey Ny High School | General purpose | $530,000 |
| Graham Windham | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Under 21 Covenant House | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | General purpose | $400,000 |
| School of Hope Foundation | General purpose | $400,000 |
| Freedom Reads | General purpose | $250,500 |
| Bard College | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Commonwealth Retreat Center | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Harlem Childrens Zone | General purpose | $250,000 |
| St Marys Health Wagon | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Church of St Paul the Apostle NYC | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Roads to Success | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Shining Hope for Community | General purpose | $25,045 |
| Chess in the Schools | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| American Association of Caregiving Youth | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Springboard to Opportunities | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Farmers Merchants | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hamptons Art Camp | General purpose | $25,000 |
| From Passthrough Entities | General purpose | $21 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy S Calcagnini
- Susan C Frunzi
- Eric B Propper
Questions people ask
Does Dune Road Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dune Road Foundation Inc give?
$8.7 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Dune Road Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy S Calcagnini (Director & President), Susan C Frunzi (Director & Secretary) and Eric B Propper (Director & Treasurer).
What does Dune Road Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.