Dunbar Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dunbar Family Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$80,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $97,500 the year before.
22% 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 | $100,000 | 13 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $97,500 | 10 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 9 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Dunbar 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 Dunbar Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 5 | $45,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point USA | Empowering christians to put their faith into action. | $15,000 |
| Camp Cole | Designed for children, teens and adults with illnesses, disabilities and life challenges | $10,000 |
| Mt Horeb Church | Spreading the gospel by making disciples for jesus christ | $10,000 |
| Reconciliation Ministries | Provide a platform for addiction to experience freedom, hope, healing and reconciliation to god. | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse - Israel | Brings physical relief and the hope of the gospel to hurting people around the world | $10,000 |
| Clemson University Fca | Engage, equip and empower sports competitors as disciples who make disciples for jesus christ. | $10,000 |
| Oliver Gospel Mission | Providing shelter and ministering to the homeless | $5,000 |
| Proverbs 31 Ministries | Seeks to lead women into a personal relationship with christ | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | To advance cures and means of prvention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laine Dunbar
- Elizabeth Sawyer
- David Hancock
- Val Sawyer
Questions people ask
Does Dunbar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dunbar Family Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dunbar Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laine Dunbar (President), Elizabeth Sawyer (Vice President), David Hancock (Cfo) and Val Sawyer (Chairman of the Board).
What does Dunbar Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.