Dumbarton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dumbarton Foundation is a private foundation in Yardley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $92,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$92,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $80,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $80,000 | 8 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $92,000 | 11 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $32,500 |
| New York | 3 | $19,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Academy | To support school programs | $35,000 |
| Chatham Fund of the Cape Cod Founda | Grant to 501corganization to improve and enrichthe chatham community | $22,000 |
| Syracuse University | To support school programs | $15,000 |
| St Christophers Episcopal Church | To support church missions | $5,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church | To support church missions | $4,000 |
| Manhattanville University | To support school programs | $3,500 |
| Amherst College | To support school programs | $2,500 |
| Friends of Chatham Waterways | Grant to 501c organization to support the commitment to the protection of the chatham, ma waterways | $2,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theater | Grant to 501c organization to impove and enrich the chatham community | $1,000 |
| Auschwitz Inst for Prevention of Ge | Grant to 501c organization to support strengthening policies for prevention of mass atrocities | $1,000 |
| Skylark Vocal Ensemble | Grant to 501c organization to promote and enrich the transcendent power of vocal music | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald T Macnaughton
- David J Macnaughton
- Joan L Apisa
Questions people ask
Does Dumbarton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dumbarton Foundation give?
$92,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Dumbarton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald T Macnaughton (Director/Pres), David J Macnaughton (Director/Vp/Sec) and Joan L Apisa (Teasurer).
What does Dumbarton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.