Private foundation · EIN 84-2345560

Dunham Foundation

Accepts applications

Aurora, IL

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202523219349107247
Total assets (EOY)$86,718,455
Grants paid$3,419,443
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed45
Giving in home state (IL)100%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K8
$5K–$25K19
$25K–$100K7
$100K+11

Smallest $1,000 · Largest $673,000

Geographic focus

IL
100%

Common purposes

Purposes mostly listed as general support.

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$3,284,486$82,469,69739
2024$3,419,443$86,718,45545

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactDUNHAM FOUNDATION
Address2112 W GALENA BLVD SUITE 8 466, AURORA, IL, 60506
Phone6308442774
EmailINFO@DUNHAMFOUNDATION.ORG
Form & materialsDUNHAM FOUNDATION ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS THAT CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.DUNHAMFOUNDATION.ORG
Deadlines2 CYCLES IF OVER $50,000 - FEBRUARY 1ST AND JUNE 1ST
RestrictionsREQUESTS THAT EXCEED $50,000 HAVE TWO ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINES EACH YEAR (FEBRUARY 1-CYCLE 1 AND JUNE 1-CYCLE 2)GRANT REQUESTS THAT ARE $50,000 OR LESS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY AT ANY TIME DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR.ANNUAL MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF GRANT IS ORDINARILY LIMITED TO $1 MILLION. The Foundation accepts grant requests from 501(c)(3) organizations that are involved in education and community development programs the building blocks that will, in founder John Dunhams words, make the world a more comfortable, safer place for mankind.The Dunham Foundation is committed to providing positive, multi-generational support to all individuals and families in our service area. We believe that this support lays the groundwork for successful generations to come and builds an infrastructure for a community where all can thrive. The Dunham Foundation invests in Education, Economic Growth and Community.The Foundation also gives preference to organizations located within the broad Aurora, Illinois co

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Wong FoundationNAPERVILLE, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$673,000
Community Foundation Of Fox River VAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$545,675
Quad County Urban LeagueAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$350,000
Paramount Arts CentreAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$250,000
Lcfs Of IllinoisOAKBROOK TERRACE, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$226,000
Wayside Cross MinistriesAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$210,000
ForefrontCHICAGO, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$208,068
Women'S Business Development CenterCHICAGO, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$150,000
Aurora Interfaith Food PantryAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$100,000
Dominican Literacy CenterAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$100,000
Aurora UniversityAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$100,000
Mutual GroundAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$75,000
Batavia Foundation For Education ExBATAVIA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$70,000
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry IncAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$60,000
Musicians Enduring Legacy OrganizatELMHURST, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$50,000
Science Technology Interactive CentBATAVIA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,200
Fox Valley Food For HealthGENEVA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
Mount Carmel High SchoolCHICAGO, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
Agape Connection IncAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$20,000
Association For Individual DevelopmAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$15,000
Illinois Bar FoundationCHICAGO, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$15,000
Messenger Public Library North AuroNORTH AURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$12,000
Tricity Family ServicesGENEVA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$10,000
Aurora East Educational FoundationAURORA, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$10,000
Diamond Youth FoundationHINSDALE, ILPROGRAM SUPPORT$10,000
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