The Dunn Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Dunn Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rye, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $330,100 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $106,000. 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$330,100
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$106,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $280,500 the year before.
16% 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 | $269,000 | 20 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $280,500 | 20 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $330,100 | 19 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
The Dunn 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 The Dunn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $328,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,100 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy University | Charitable contribution - education - liberal arts college. | $106,000 |
| Afya Foundation of America Inc | Charitable contribution - improve global health by rescuing surplus medical supplies and delivering them to underserved and compromised health systems around the world. | $75,000 |
| Don Bosco Community Center of Port Chester Inc | Charitable contribution - enable all people, especially the young and those in need, to realize their fullest potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. | $60,000 |
| Open Door Care Network Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution - promote the health of the residents of westchester and putnam counties. | $25,000 |
| Port Chester Carver Center Inc | Charitable contribution - services for children and families in need. | $25,000 |
| Empire Center for Public Policy Inc | Charitable contribution - promote public policy reforms grounded in free-market priciples, personal responsibility, and the ideals of effective and accountable government. | $10,000 |
| The Asia Society | Charitable contribution - to connect people and institutions in asia and the world | $10,000 |
| 5 Steps to Five Inc | Charitable contribution - coach parents of infants and toddlers to teach them how to prepare their children for success in kindergarten and lives beyond. | $5,000 |
| Shrine Church of Saint Anthony of Padua | Charitable contribution - encompassing spiritual growth, community building, and service. | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rye Town Park Inc | Charitable contribution - to generate revenue to tend a community park | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable contribution - patient care, research and education. | $1,000 |
| Noble and Greenough School | Charitable contribution - education - coeducational school for students in grades seven through twelve. | $1,000 |
| Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook Ems | Charitable contribution - to provide ambulance service, transport, and standby services for its surrounding communities. | $1,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | Charitable contribution - education - pre-k through grade 12. | $1,000 |
| Rye Historical Society | Charitable contribution - discover, collect, and preserve material which may help establish or illustrate the history of the area. Disseminate knowledge of local history. | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Charitable contribution - cleft lip surgery for children in developing world. | $1,000 |
| Sprye | Charitable contribution - helping elderly residents of rye live comfortably in their homes while remaining active in their communities. | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable contribution - to support the museum to collect, study, conserve, and present significant works of art across all times and cultures. | $1,000 |
| Harvard University | Charitable contribution - education, faculty of arts & sciences for the harvard college fund. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Dunn
- Giovannella Dunn
Questions people ask
Does The Dunn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dunn Family Foundation give?
$330,100 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Dunn Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Dunn (Director) and Giovannella Dunn (Secretary).
What does The Dunn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.