The Dunn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Dunn Foundation is a private foundation in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $9.3 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $47,500 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$9.3 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$47,500
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$97.6 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $10.0 million the year before.
28% 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 | $10.1 million | 64 | $95.8 million |
| 2024 | $10.0 million | 66 | $97.5 million |
| 2025 | $9.3 million | 76 | $97.6 million |
How to apply
The Dunn 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 16 | $2.7 million |
| Arizona | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 10 | $960,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $770,000 |
| California | 6 | $765,000 |
| New York | 3 | $245,000 |
| Illinois | 8 | $225,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $171,456 |
| Michigan | 3 | $140,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Patriots row | $2.0 million |
| Turning Point USA Inc | General support | $1.0 million |
| Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives | General support | $550,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | General support | $400,000 |
| Fairness Center Inc | General support | $400,000 |
| Foundation for Government Accountability Inc | General support | $400,000 |
| Individual | General support | $300,000 |
| Atlas Economic Research Foundation - Atlas Network | General support | $250,000 |
| Citizens Defending Freedom | General support | $250,000 |
| Students for Liberty Incorporated | General support | $250,000 |
| Epoch Times Association Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education Inc | General support | $171,456 |
| Institute for Justice | General support | $150,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Franklin News Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General support | $100,000 |
| Moms for America | General support | $100,000 |
| State Policy Network | General support | $100,000 |
| The James Madison Institute for Public Policy Studies Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| The Reason Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General support | $80,000 |
| American Accountability Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Fdrlst Media Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| National Taxpayers Union Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| American Moment Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Americans for Fair Treatment Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Cato Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Center for Renewing America Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Citizens Alliance of America Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Daily Caller News Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Do No Harm | General support | $50,000 |
| Evergreen Freedom Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Lucy Burns Institute Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| National Foundation for Gun Rights Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| The Independent Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | General support | $45,000 |
| Political Economy Research Center Inc - Property & Environment Researc | General support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Beach
- David Dreyer
- Rebecca Walter Dunn
Questions people ask
Does The Dunn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dunn Foundation give?
$9.3 million in tax year 2025, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $47,500.
Who runs The Dunn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tom Beach (Trustee), David Dreyer (Trustee) and Rebecca Walter Dunn (Trustee).
What does The Dunn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.