Dunham Fund | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 37-6416138

Foundation Overview

Based in Aurora, IL, Dunham Fund has awarded 222 grants totaling $15,879,384 to organizations in Illinois, New Jersey and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2020
Total Giving (all years)
$15,879,384
Total Assets
$0
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
54
Median Grant
$27,031
% Median Grant Growth
+8% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: September 2021

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 33%

18 of 54 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

97% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Aurora (53%), Chicago (11%), Geneva (9%).

Funding Trajectory
-12%

Declining funding trend with 12% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Education + Community Projects

Dual focus on education (63%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

Where is The Money Going?

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dunham Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
A Fnd For W Aurora Schls $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Agape Connection Inc $17,500 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Assn For Ind Development $115,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Aurora Afr Amer Men Of Unity $12,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Aurora East Educ Foundation $231,500 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Aurora University $100,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Casa Kane County $17,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2020
Ctr For Healthcare Innov $40,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Communities In Schools $75,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Comm Fnd Of The Fox River Valley $212,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Forefront $120,106 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Fox Valley Hands Of Hope $47,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2020
Fox Valley Music Assn $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Fox Valley Park Foundation $10,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Fox Valley United Way $5,500 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Gloria J Taylor Foundation $47,500 Homewood, IL, US Program Support 2020
Kaneland Foundation $2,000 Maple Park, IL, US Program Support 2020
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry $82,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Mutual Ground $75,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
North Central College $250,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2020
Northern Illinois Food Bank $50,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2020
Northwestern Memorial Fnd $29,062 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Painters District Council No 30 $10,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Quad County Urban League $130,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Rialto Square Theatre Fnd $6,250 Joliet, IL, US Program Support 2020
Rosary High School $125,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Tricity Family Services $50,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2020
Vna Health Care $25,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Batavia Artists Assn-water Street S $121,882 Batavia, IL, US Program Support 2020
Wayside Cross Ministries $25,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Batavia Foundation For Educ Excelle $9,500 Batavia, IL, US Program Support 2020
Breaking Free $20,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Do-over Me $5,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2020
Fox Valley Special Rec Found $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Sci-tech Hands On Museum $64,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Simply Destinee $55,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Suicide Prevention Services $103,000 Batavia, IL, US Program Support 2020
360 Youth Services $30,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2020
Advance Illinois $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Albright Community Theatre $2,000 Batavia, IL, US Program Support 2020
Aurora Rotary Foundation $4,500 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Aurora Women's Empowerment Foundati $6,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Batavia United Way 211 $21,000 Batavia, IL, US Program Support 2020
Changing Children's Worlds Foundati $1,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2020
Farmwork And Landscape Advocacy Pro $12,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Foundations Inc $6,000 Mt Laurel, NJ, US Program Support 2020
Fox Valley Patriotic Organization $25,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Little Friends Inc $10,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2020
Mikva Challenge $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Oswego Foundation For Educational E $40,000 Oswego, IL, US Program Support 2020
Paramount Arts Centre $1,000,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Plum Landing $10,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2020
Prairie State Legal Services $50,000 West Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Serenity House $90,000 Addison, IL, US Program Support 2020
A Fnd For W Aurora Schls $325,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Agape Connection Inc $50,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Air Classics Museum Aviation $14,400 Sugar Grove, IL, US Program Support 2019
Assn For Ind Development $17,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Aurora Afr Amer Men Of Unity $32,850 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Aurora East Educ Foundation $225,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Aurora Fire Station Preserv $45,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Aurora Hispanic Heritage Adv $21,500 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Aurora Public Library $102,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Aurora University $35,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Casa Kane County $17,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2019
Ctr For Healthcare Innov $45,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Citizens Police Academy Aur $10,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Communities In Schools $175,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Comm Fnd Of The Fox River Valley $23,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Companeros En Salud $15,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Dupage Children's Museum $31,423 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2019
Fam Svces Assoc Of Greater Elgin Ar $21,200 Elgin, IL, US Program Support 2019
Forefront $115,106 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Fox Valley Entr Center $30,000 Batavia, IL, US Program Support 2019
Fox Valley Hands Of Hope $47,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2019
Fox Valley Music Foundation $33,500 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Fox Valley Park Foundation $7,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Fox Valley United Way $208,500 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Geneva History Museum $22,500 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2019
Gloria J Taylor Foundation $30,000 Homewood, IL, US Program Support 2019
Individual Advocacy Group $125,000 Romeoville, IL, US Program Support 2019
Kaneland Foundation $30,000 Maple Park, IL, US Program Support 2019
Making Kane Co Fit For Kids $10,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry $37,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Marklund Charities $252,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2019
Mutual Ground $25,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
National Center For Victims Of Crim $100,000 Washington, DC, US Program Support 2019
North Central College $250,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2019
Northern Illinois Food Bank $25,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2019
Northwestern Memorial Fnd $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Painters Union Council No 30 $10,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Presence Mercy Medical Center $200,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Quad County Urban League $30,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Rialto Square Theatre Fnd $32,000 Joliet, IL, US Program Support 2019
Rosary High School $125,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
St Rita Of Cascia School $125,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Tricity Family Services $25,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2019
Vna Health Care $50,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Water Street Studios $85,000 Batavia, IL, US Program Support 2019
Waubonsee Community College $25,000 Sugar Grove, IL, US Program Support 2019
Wayside Cross Ministries $50,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Women's Business Dev Center $100,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Alive Center $2,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2019
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Aurora Rotary Club Found $5,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Batavia Foundation For Educ Excelle $5,000 Batavia, IL, US Program Support 2019
Breaking Free $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Conservation Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2019
Do-over Me $2,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2019
Fox Valley Montessori $1,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Fox Valley Special Rec Found $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Girls Run The World $2,500 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Indian American Communtiy Outreach $5,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Joffrey Ballet $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Maddie's Mitten March $5,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Mansio Montessori Of Geneva $2,000 Geneva, IL, US Program Support 2019
Sci-tech Hands On Museum $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Senior Services Associates $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Simply Destinee $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
Spectrios Inst For Low Vision $2,000 Wheaton, IL, US Program Support 2019
Suicide Prevention Services $4,600 Batavia, IL, US Program Support 2019
Sunnymere $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Program Support 2019
A Plus Foundation For The West Aurora Schools $625,452 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Anderson Animal Shelter $20,000 South Elgin, IL, US Education 2017
Association Of Individual Development $18,000 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2017
Aurora East Educational Foundation $552,500 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry $1,500 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Aurora University $60,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Batavia Artists Association $69,900 Batavia, IL, US Education 2017
Blessings In A Backpack Inc $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Education 2017
Camp Little Shot $1,000 Macon, GA, US Education 2017
Center For Healthcare Innovation $76,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Development 2017
Community Foundation Of The Fox River Valley $303,097 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2017
Communities In Schoolsfriends Of Aurora After School Program $73,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Conservation Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Community Development 2017
Folsom Police Foundation $4,500 Folsom, CA, US Community Development 2017
Forefront $134,470 Chicago, IL, US Education/community Development 2017
Fox Valley Park Foundation $10,000 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2017
Fox Valley Patriotic Organization $25,000 Batavia, IL, US Education 2017
Fox Valley United Way $108,500 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2017
Giant Steps $10,000 Lisle, IL, US Community Development 2017
Girls On The Run Chicago Inc $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Development 2017
Greater Aurora Area Literacy Coalition $5,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Hesed House $3,000 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2017
Indian Prairie Educational Foundation $36,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Joffrey Ballet $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Development 2017
Joseph Corporation $15,000 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2017
Kaneland Foundation $25,000 Maple Park, IL, US Community Development/education 2017
Marmion Academy $3,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry $28,000 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2017
Mutual Ground $4,000 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2017
Naper Settlement $500 Naperville, IL, US Education 2017
North Central College $225,000 Naperville, IL, US Education 2017
Painters District Council No 30 $2,005 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2017
Paramount Art Centre Inc $525,000 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2017
Partners In Healthcompaneros En Salud $7,000 Geneva, IL, US Community Development 2017
Plum Landing Retirement $75,000 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2017
Quad County Urban League $223,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Rotary Club Of Aurora $7,500 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2017
Rush Copley Foundation $5,000 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2017
Scitech $2,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Seize The Future Development Foundation $500,000 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2017
Serenity House Foundation $255,500 Addison, IL, US Education/community Development 2017
Simply Destinee $500 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Spectrios Institute For Low Vision $58,873 Wheaton, IL, US Community Development 2017
Suicide Prevention Services Of America $25,000 Batavia, IL, US Education/community Development 2017
Triple Threat Mentoring $132,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Vna $500 Aurora, IL, US Education 2017
Waubonsee Community College Foundation $100,000 Sugar Grove, IL, US Education 2017
Wayside Cross Ministries $73,208 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2017
Wee One $2,500 Lemont, IL, US Community Development 2017
A Plus Foundation For The West Aurora Schools $700,452 Aurora, IL, US Education 2016
Association Of Individual Development $393,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2016
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry $75,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2016
Aurora Central Catholic High School $400,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2016
Aurora University $155,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2016
Batavia Artists Association $31,400 Batavia, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Blessings In A Backpack Inc $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Education 2016
Breaking Free $50,000 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Casa Kane County $5,000 Geneva, IL, US Community Development 2016
Center For Healthcare Innovation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Community Development 2016
Communinty Foundation Of The Fox River Valley $119,086 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Communities In Schools $60,000 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Conservation Foundation $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Community Development 2016
Dreaming Tree Foundation $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Emmanuel House Foundation $2,500 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Family Focus $37,500 Chicago, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Forefront $133,362 Chicago, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Fox Valley United Way $52,500 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Friends Of Child Advocacy $20,000 Batavia, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Geneva History Museum $3,850 Geneva, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Hesed House $2,500 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Home Centered Health Care Institute $175,000 Schaumburg, IL, US Community Development 2016
Indian Prairie Educational Foundation $199,100 Naperville, IL, US Education 2016
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry $27,500 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Marklund $2,500 Geneva, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation Inc $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Museum Of Anthropology $19,750 Dekalb, IL, US Education 2016
Mutual Ground $2,500 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Naperville Heritage Society $12,500 Naperville, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
North Central College $225,000 Naperville, IL, US Education 2016
Oak Park & River Forest High School #200 (best Buddies) $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Education 2016
One Hope United $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Oswego School Foundation Bednarcik Junior High School $4,000 Oswego, IL, US Education 2016
Paramount Art Centre Inc $267,500 Aurora, IL, US Community Development 2016
Rosemary High School $22,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2016
Rotary Club Of Aurora $7,500 Geneva, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Seize The Future Development Foundation $260,000 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Serenity House Foundation $30,000 Addison, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Set Me Free Project $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Education/community Development 2016
Spectrios Institute For Low Vision $500 Wheaton, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
St Paul Lutheran School $192,000 Aurora, IL, US Education 2016
Suicide Prevention Services Of America $25,000 Batavia, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
The Batavia Foundation For Educational Excellence $50,000 Batavia, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
The Boston Education Development Foundation $2,000 West Roxbury, MA, US Education/community Development 2016
The Kaneland Schools Foundation $25,000 Maple Park, IL, US Education 2016
The Three Fires Council Of Boy Scouts $2,500 St Charles, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Triple Threat Mentoring $133,000 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Vna Health Care $27,500 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Wayside Cross Ministries $60,000 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Youth Outlook $25,000 Naperville, IL, US Education/community Development 2016
Ywca Aurora $12,500 Aurora, IL, US Education/community Development 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Dunham Fund as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 37-6416138
Website https://www.dunhamfoundation.org/
Address 2430 W INDIAN TRL STE 201 Aurora, IL 60506-1587

Key People (10)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dunham Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Chairman Stewart Beach
Director Theodia Gillespie
Director Wendy Hirsch
Director Ryan Maley
Director Michael Morcos

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated September 2021 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.