Dunn Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Dunn Family Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$24.6 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $858,247 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $980,000 | 5 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $858,247 | 18 | $21.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 21 | $24.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen M Dunn 3 Vintage Canyon Street, Las Vegas, NV 89141 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (702) 277-1705 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | All information available through foundation's website and should be submitted via e-mail |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dunn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $266,000 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $236,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $198,247 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $96,000 |
| Colorado | 8 | $70,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $60,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $60,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Health | Community engagement | $200,000 |
| Uf Cancer Center | Community engagement | $200,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc Office of Development | Continue funding the dunn family professorship in college of business and the dunn family early career professorship in the school of physics. | $198,247 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust | Childrens development | $66,000 |
| St Judes Ranch | Children support | $60,000 |
| University of Northern Michigan | Education | $60,000 |
| Brentwood Academy Annual Fund | Support eductional excellence at brentwood academy | $46,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Support overall education and research activities | $30,000 |
| Tulane University | Education and scholarshipeducation and scholarship | $25,000 |
| Robotics Team | Children support | $20,000 |
| Franktown Open Hearts | Children support | $20,000 |
| Shejumps | Support local community | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Dillon Ranger District | Support local community | $10,000 |
| Humana Colorado Society | Support local community | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Education | $10,000 |
| St Michael Special School | Education | $6,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Support local community | $5,000 |
| Denver Museum of Nature and Science | Support local community | $5,000 |
| Metairie Park Country Day School | Education | $5,000 |
| Youth on Record | Children support | $5,000 |
| Summit Valley Horse Center | Children support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew S Dunn
- Emily M Dunn
- Justin R Dunn
- Thomas M Dunn
Questions people ask
Does Dunn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: All information available through foundation's website and should be submitted via e-mail.
How much does Dunn Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Dunn Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew S Dunn (President), Emily M Dunn (Board), Justin R Dunn (Board) and Thomas M Dunn (Board).
What does Dunn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.