Cynthia Ann Dunn Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Cynthia Ann Dunn Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$130,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,680 the year before.
7% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,962 | 15 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $97,680 | 15 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 15 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Cynthia Ann Dunn Charitable 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 Cynthia Ann Dunn Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $122,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lange Foundation | Support for daily | $30,000 |
| The Nature of Wildworks | Support for daily | $17,000 |
| Los Angeles SPCA | Support for daily | $15,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Support for daily | $10,000 |
| Paws for Life - K9 Rescue | Support for daily | $10,000 |
| Canine Crusaders | Support for daily | $10,000 |
| Voice for the Animal Foundation | Support for daily | $7,000 |
| Wags and Walks | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Country Road Animal Rescue | Support for daily | $5,000 |
| Amanda Foundation | Support for daily | $4,000 |
| Concerned Citizens Animal Rescue Inc | Support of daily | $4,000 |
| Pet Adoption Fund | Support for daily | $4,000 |
| American Lab Rescue | Support for daily | $3,000 |
| Hand in Paw | Support for daily | $3,000 |
| Forte Animal Rescue | Support for daily | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Cynthia Ann Dunn Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cynthia Ann Dunn Charitable Trust give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cynthia Ann Dunn Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Cynthia Ann Dunn Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.