The Dunn Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Dunn Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mineral Wells, West Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $63,000 the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $62,000 | 7 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $63,000 | 8 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 9 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wayne P Dunn 968 Chesterville Road, Mineral Wells, WV 26150-6086 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 489-1929 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See instructions and grant application attached. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Dunn Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 9 | $85,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Rivers Coalition | General admin | $15,000 |
| WV Citizen Action Education Fund | General admin | $13,000 |
| Friends of Blackwater | General admin | $10,000 |
| West Virginia Free | General admin | $10,000 |
| Parkersburg Area Community Foundation | General admin | $10,000 |
| Energy Efficient West Virginia | General admin | $10,000 |
| WV Environmental Council | General admin | $7,000 |
| Coal River Mountain Watch | General admin | $5,000 |
| Individual | Award for service | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne P Dunn
- Ted Boettner
- Mamye Kay Dunn
- Ashley Dunn-Kerr
- Miranda L Dunn
- Kimberly R Johnson
Questions people ask
Does The Dunn Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See instructions and grant application attached..
How much does The Dunn Foundation Inc give?
$85,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Dunn Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Wayne P Dunn (President), Ted Boettner (Vice President), Mamye Kay Dunn (Secretary/Treasurer) and Ashley Dunn-Kerr (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Dunn Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.