Dun Foundation
Accepts applications
Dun Foundation is a private foundation in Middleburg, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $470,000 in 103 grants; the typical grant was $1,873 and the largest $44,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$470,000
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$1,873
- Largest grant$44,500
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $321,500 the year before.
47% 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 | $326,000 | 126 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $321,500 | 130 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $470,000 | 103 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | P Douglas Fout PO Box 346, Middleburg, VA 20118 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 687-6057 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | No grants to charities have been made; only direct contributions. |
What Dun Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 42 | $236,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $45,000 |
| Maryland | 6 | $33,300 |
| New York | 5 | $26,000 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $24,600 |
| Montana | 2 | $21,000 |
| California | 17 | $19,130 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $14,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $11,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Villages Janie's Fund | Public charity | $44,500 |
| Glenwood Park Trust | Public charity | $34,796 |
| Middleburg Classic | Public charity | $30,000 |
| The National Sporting Library | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Washington International Horse Show | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Public charity | $17,500 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation | Public charity | $13,000 |
| The Hill School | Public charity | $11,000 |
| Upperville Colt & Horse Show | Public charity | $10,600 |
| Bull Run Mountain Conservancy | Public charity | $10,331 |
| Institute Foundation | Public charity | $10,000 |
| National Beagle Club of America | Public charity | $10,000 |
| National Steeplechase Museum | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Quail Forever | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Founda | Public charity | $8,000 |
| Mercy Medical Angels | Public charity | $7,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Public charity | $7,500 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | Public charity | $6,000 |
| Middleburg Spring Race Association | Public charity | $6,000 |
| American Farmland Trust | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Wildlife Center | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Public charity | $5,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters | Public charity | $5,000 |
| NHMC | Public charity | $5,000 |
| NRDC Action Fund | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Public charity | $5,000 |
| T C Williams Youth Sport Camps | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Angels Among US | Public charity | $4,000 |
| Equus Foundation | Public charity | $4,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Public charity | $4,000 |
| Land Trust of Virginia | Public charity | $2,900 |
| National Park Foundation | Public charity | $2,800 |
| Illinois Bird Dog Rescue | Public charity | $2,750 |
| Warrenton Horse Show Foundation | Public charity | $2,750 |
| Eagle River Coalition | Public charity | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | Public charity | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Public charity | $2,500 |
| Lacma | Public charity | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- P Douglas Fout
- Nina Fout
- Virginia Fout
Questions people ask
Does Dun Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No grants to charities have been made; only direct contributions..
How much does Dun Foundation give?
$470,000 in tax year 2025, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $1,873.
Who runs Dun Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists P Douglas Fout (President/Tr), Nina Fout (Secretary) and Virginia Fout (Vice Preside).
What does Dun Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and animals.