Margaret Dunning Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-3352930
Foundation Overview
Based in Traverse City, MI, Margaret Dunning Foundation has awarded 197 grants totaling $8,146,700 to organizations in Michigan, Florida and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,500 to $138,250, with a median award of $30,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$8,146,700
Total Assets
$26,379,083
Median Grant (all grants)
$30,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$30,000
% Median Grant Decline
-14%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 28%
8 of 29 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Michigan
91% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Detroit (24%), Plymouth (22%), Redford Charter Twp (7%).
Funding Trajectory
+7%
Stable funding levels with 7% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Margaret Dunning Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Of Northwest Wayne County | $50,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | Facility Renovations | 2023 |
| Canton Community Foundation | $11,000 | Canton, MI, US | Software And Website Upgrades | 2023 |
| College For Creative Studies | $80,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Advanced Summer School Program In Auto Design | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2023 |
| Community Opportunity Center | $40,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Facility Renovations At Its Plymouth And Redford Opportunity Houses | 2023 |
| Eastern Michigan University Foundation | $38,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | A Statewide High School Automotive And Transportation Skills Competition | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Penn | $19,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Facility Renovations At The Penn Theatre | 2023 |
| Growth Works | $80,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Two Passenger Vans | 2023 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $25,000 | Venice, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2023 |
| Hartland Consolidated Schools | $41,000 | Howell, MI, US | Automotive Equipment Upgrades At Hartland High School | 2023 |
| Hegira Health Inc | $41,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Facility Improvements At Its Substance Use Recovery Center In Canton | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Educational Programming In Western Wayne County Schools | 2023 |
| Lake Orion Public Schools | $30,000 | Lake Orion, MI, US | Automotive Equipment Upgrades At Lake Orion High School | 2023 |
| Macomb Community College Foundation | $44,000 | Warren, MI, US | Electric Vehicle Tools And Equipment | 2023 |
| New Hope Center For Grief Support | $25,000 | Northville, MI, US | Early Grief Programming | 2023 |
| Oakland Schools | $59,000 | Waterford, MI, US | Equipment Upgrades To Automotive Technology Programs In 10 Schools In Oakland County | 2023 |
| Oakland Schools | $66,000 | Waterford, MI, US | A Master-level Automotive Training Program At The Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast | 2023 |
| Plymouth Community Arts Council | $14,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Safety And Accessibility Facility Improvements | 2023 |
| Redford Interfaith Relief | $73,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | Facility Improvements | 2023 |
| Sanilac Intermediate School District | $22,000 | Sandusky, MI, US | Tire-balancing Equipment At The Sanilac Career Center | 2023 |
| South Redford School District | $90,000 | Redford, MI, US | Equipment For A New Automotive Program At Thurston High School | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul Of Detroit | $17,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Transportation Support To Families At Risk Of Homelessness In Western Wayne County | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul Of Detroit | $16,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Transportation Support To Families At Risk Of Homelessness In Western Wayne County | 2023 |
| The Sarasota-manatee Jewish Federation | $25,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2023 |
| Vista Maria | $35,000 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | Facility Renovations | 2023 |
| Wayne County Community College District | $27,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Equipment For Use In Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Technology, And Automotive Programs | 2023 |
| Wyandotte Public Schools | $35,000 | Wyandotte, MI, US | Automotive Equipment At Theodore Roosevelt High School | 2023 |
| Arc Of Northwest Wayne County | $35,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | An Educational Advocacy Program For Children With Special Needs | 2022 |
| Chippewa Valley Schools | $36,000 | Clinton Township, MI, US | Equipment Upgrades To The Automotive Technology Program At Chippewa Valley High School | 2022 |
| College For Creative Studies | $80,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Advanced Summer School Program In Auto Design | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Community Opportunity Center | $45,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Facility Renovations At Its Plymouth And Redford Opportunity Houses | 2022 |
| Ecorse Public Schools | $35,000 | Ecorse, MI, US | Equipment For Its Automotive Technician Program | 2022 |
| Flint Cultural Center Corporation | $65,000 | Flint, MI, US | New Auto History Exhibits At The Sloan Museum | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $45,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Purchase Of A Truck For River Restoration Work | 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $28,000 | Venice, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Hegira Health Inc | $15,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Support Facility Improvements At Its Behavior Health Clinic In Westland | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Educational Programming In Western Wayne County | 2022 |
| Kettering University | $60,000 | Flint, MI, US | Equipment To Study Autonomous Vehicles | 2022 |
| New Haven Community Schools | $36,000 | New Haven, MI, US | Equipment Upgrades For The Automotive Program At New Haven High School | 2022 |
| New Hope Center For Grief Support | $25,000 | Northville, MI, US | Early Grief Programming | 2022 |
| Oakland Schools | $90,000 | Waterford, MI, US | Equipment Upgrades To Automotive Technology Programs In 10 Schools | 2022 |
| Plymouth Community Arts Council | $32,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Improvements To The Exterior Of Its Facilities | 2022 |
| Plymouth District Library | $50,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Technology Updates In Its Community Meeting Rooms | 2022 |
| Plymouth Historical Society | $65,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Renovation Of Railroad Depot Exhibit | 2022 |
| Plymouth Parc | $100,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Swimming Pool Hvac System Replacement | 2022 |
| Redford Interfaith Relief | $30,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | Facility Improvements | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division | $30,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Summer Day Camp At Its Plymouth Corps | 2022 |
| South Redford School District | $100,000 | Redford, MI, US | Equipment For A New Automotive Program At Thurston High School | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul Of Detroit | $17,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Transportation Support To Families At Risk Of Homelessness In Western Wayne County | 2022 |
| The Educational Excellence Foundation - Plymouth-canton Community Schools | $57,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | A Training Package, Including Equipment And Curriculum, To Build A Real Electric Vehicle For The Plymouth-canton Advanced Automotive Training Center | 2022 |
| The Sarasota-manatee Jewish Federation | $28,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Vista Maria | $30,000 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | Crisis De-escalation Room For Girls Recovering From Trauma | 2022 |
| Arc Of Northwest Wayne County | $35,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | An Educational Advocacy Program For Children With Special Needs | 2022 |
| Chippewa Valley Schools | $36,000 | Clinton Township, MI, US | Equipment Upgrades To The Automotive Technology Program At Chippewa Valley High School | 2022 |
| College For Creative Studies | $80,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Advanced Summer School Program In Auto Design | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Community Opportunity Center | $45,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Facility Renovations At Its Plymouth And Redford Opportunity Houses | 2022 |
| Ecorse Public Schools | $35,000 | Ecorse, MI, US | Equipment For Its Automotive Technician Program | 2022 |
| Flint Cultural Center Corporation | $65,000 | Flint, MI, US | New Auto History Exhibits At The Sloan Museum | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $45,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Purchase Of A Truck For River Restoration Work | 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $28,000 | Venice, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Hegira Health Inc | $15,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Support Facility Improvements At Its Behavior Health Clinic In Westland | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Educational Programming In Western Wayne County | 2022 |
| Kettering University | $60,000 | Flint, MI, US | Equipment To Study Autonomous Vehicles | 2022 |
| New Haven Community Schools | $36,000 | New Haven, MI, US | Equipment Upgrades For The Automotive Program At New Haven High School | 2022 |
| New Hope Center For Grief Support | $25,000 | Northville, MI, US | Early Grief Programming | 2022 |
| Oakland Schools | $90,000 | Waterford, MI, US | Equipment Upgrades To Automotive Technology Programs In 10 Schools | 2022 |
| Plymouth Community Arts Council | $32,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Improvements To The Exterior Of Its Facilities | 2022 |
| Plymouth District Library | $50,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Technology Updates In Its Community Meeting Rooms | 2022 |
| Plymouth Historical Society | $65,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Renovation Of Railroad Depot Exhibit | 2022 |
| Plymouth Parc | $100,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Swimming Pool Hvac System Replacement | 2022 |
| Redford Interfaith Relief | $30,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | Facility Improvements | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division | $30,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Summer Day Camp At Its Plymouth Corps | 2022 |
| South Redford School District | $100,000 | Redford, MI, US | Equipment For A New Automotive Program At Thurston High School | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul Of Detroit | $17,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Transportation Support To Families At Risk Of Homelessness In Western Wayne County | 2022 |
| The Educational Excellence Foundation - Plymouth-canton Community Schools | $57,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | A Training Package, Including Equipment And Curriculum, To Build A Real Electric Vehicle For The Plymouth-canton Advanced Automotive Training Center | 2022 |
| The Sarasota-manatee Jewish Federation | $28,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Vista Maria | $30,000 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | Crisis De-escalation Room For Girls Recovering From Trauma | 2022 |
| Arc Of Northwest Wayne County | $35,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | An Educational Advocacy Program For Children With Special Needs | 2022 |
| Chippewa Valley Schools | $36,000 | Clinton Township, MI, US | Equipment Upgrades To The Automotive Technology Program At Chippewa Valley High School | 2022 |
| College For Creative Studies | $80,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Advanced Summer School Program In Auto Design | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $28,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Community Opportunity Center | $45,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Facility Renovations At Its Plymouth And Redford Opportunity Houses | 2022 |
| Ecorse Public Schools | $35,000 | Ecorse, MI, US | Equipment For Its Automotive Technician Program | 2022 |
| Flint Cultural Center Corporation | $65,000 | Flint, MI, US | New Auto History Exhibits At The Sloan Museum | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Rouge | $45,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Purchase Of A Truck For River Restoration Work | 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $28,000 | Venice, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Hegira Health Inc | $15,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Support Facility Improvements At Its Behavior Health Clinic In Westland | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Southeastern Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Educational Programming In Western Wayne County | 2022 |
| Kettering University | $60,000 | Flint, MI, US | Equipment To Study Autonomous Vehicles | 2022 |
| New Haven Community Schools | $36,000 | New Haven, MI, US | Equipment Upgrades For The Automotive Program At New Haven High School | 2022 |
| New Hope Center For Grief Support | $25,000 | Northville, MI, US | Early Grief Programming | 2022 |
| Oakland Schools | $90,000 | Waterford, MI, US | Equipment Upgrades To Automotive Technology Programs In 10 Schools | 2022 |
| Plymouth Community Arts Council | $32,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Improvements To The Exterior Of Its Facilities | 2022 |
| Plymouth District Library | $50,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Technology Updates In Its Community Meeting Rooms | 2022 |
| Plymouth Historical Society | $65,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Renovation Of Railroad Depot Exhibit | 2022 |
| Plymouth Parc | $100,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Swimming Pool Hvac System Replacement | 2022 |
| Redford Interfaith Relief | $30,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | Facility Improvements | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division | $30,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Summer Day Camp At Its Plymouth Corps | 2022 |
| South Redford School District | $100,000 | Redford, MI, US | Equipment For A New Automotive Program At Thurston High School | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul Of Detroit | $17,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Transportation Support To Families At Risk Of Homelessness In Western Wayne County | 2022 |
| The Educational Excellence Foundation - Plymouth-canton Community Schools | $57,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | A Training Package, Including Equipment And Curriculum, To Build A Real Electric Vehicle For The Plymouth-canton Advanced Automotive Training Center | 2022 |
| The Sarasota-manatee Jewish Federation | $28,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2022 |
| Vista Maria | $30,000 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | Crisis De-escalation Room For Girls Recovering From Trauma | 2022 |
| Allen Park School District | $29,000 | Allen Park, MI, US | Wheel Alignment Machine At Allen Park High School | 2021 |
| Arc Of Northwest Wayne County | $16,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | Office Technology Upgrades | 2021 |
| College For Creative Studies | $60,000 | Detroit, MI, US | National Auto Design Competition | 2021 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $27,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2021 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $27,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2021 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $27,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2021 |
| Ecorse Public Schools | $35,000 | Ecorse, MI, US | Equipment For A New Auto Mechanic Apprentice Program | 2021 |
| Farmington Public School District | $32,000 | Farmington, MI, US | Torque Certification Program At North Farmington High School | 2021 |
| First Step - The Western Wayne County Project On Domestic Assault | $20,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Passenger Van | 2021 |
| Flint Cultural Center Corporation | $50,000 | Flint, MI, US | New Auto History Exhibits At The Sloan Museum | 2021 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $27,000 | Venice, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2021 |
| Livonia Public Schools | $12,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Auto Equipment Upgrades At The Livonia Career Technical Center | 2021 |
| Oakwood Healthcare | $50,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | Facility Improvements At Three Child Health Clinics Serving Underserved Communities | 2021 |
| Redford Interfaith Relief | $75,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | New Roof Installation | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division | $25,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Walk-in Freezer For The Food Pantry At Its Plymouth Corps | 2021 |
| The Sarasota-manatee Jewish Federation | $27,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2021 |
| Detroit Historical Society | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Photography Equipment To Allow 360-degree Documentation Of Its Automobile Collection | 2021 |
| Flint Cultural Center Corporation | $60,000 | Flint, MI, US | New Auto History Exhibits At The Sloan Museum | 2021 |
| Growth Works | $26,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Building Improvements At Plymouth Location | 2021 |
| Plymouth Parc | $100,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Swimming Pool Hvac System Replacement | 2021 |
| College For Creative Studies | $80,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Advanced Summer School Program In Auto Design | 2021 |
| Educational Excellence Foundation | $57,000 | Lathrup Village, MI, US | Welding Equipment At Plymouth-canton Advanced Automotive Training Center | 2021 |
| Mecosta-osceola Intermediate School District | $30,000 | Big Rapids, MI, US | Tire Changing And Balancing Equipment At The Mecosta-osceola Career Center | 2021 |
| New Haven Community Schools | $35,000 | New Haven, MI, US | Automotive Hoist At New Haven High School | 2021 |
| Oakland Community College | $29,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Equipment And Professional Development In The Automobile Servicing Program | 2021 |
| Starfish Family Services | $60,000 | Inkster, MI, US | Building Renovations At Inkster Headquarters | 2021 |
| The Henry Ford | $5,500 | Dearborn, MI, US | Panel Discussion On Automobile Collecting | 2021 |
| American Indian Health And Family Services Of Southeastern Michigan | $50,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Substance Use And Mental Health Programs For Indigenous Youth | 2021 |
| Dearborn Public Schools | $28,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | An Alignment Machine For The Automotive Program At Fordson High School | 2021 |
| New Hope Center For Grief Support | $25,000 | Northville, MI, US | Expanding Its Early Grief Programming | 2021 |
| Vista Maria | $11,000 | Dearborn Heights, MI, US | A Reading Program For Girls Recovering From Trauma And Abuse | 2021 |
| Living And Learning Enrichment Center | $70,000 | Northville, MI, US | Kitchen Renovations At Its Northville Campus | 2021 |
| College For Creative Studies | $138,250 | Detroit, MI, US | National Auto Design Competition | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $25,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2020 |
| Flint Cultural Center Corporation | $75,000 | Flint, MI, US | New Auto History Exhibits At The Sloan Museum | 2020 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $25,000 | Venice, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2020 |
| Livonia Public Schools | $30,000 | Livonia, MI, US | Equipment For Auto Tech Program | 2020 |
| Plymouth Community Arts Council | $10,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Emergency Support Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic | 2020 |
| Plymouth District Library | $50,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Hvac System Repair | 2020 |
| Plymouth Historical Society | $15,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Emergency Support Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic | 2020 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $14,000 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | Rent, Utility, & Food Assistance Programs | 2020 |
| The Sarasota-manatee Jewish Federation | $25,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2020 |
| Detroit Institute Of Arts | $100,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Car Design In The Motor City, 1950-2020 Exhibition | 2020 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $10,000 | Maryland Heights, MO, US | Transport Aid To Prevent Homelessness | 2020 |
| Michigan Philharmonic | $10,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Emergency Support Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic | 2020 |
| Plymouth Community Council On Aging | $10,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Emergency Support Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic | 2020 |
| First Step - The Western Wayne County Project On Domestic Assault | $25,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Emergency Support Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic | 2020 |
| Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division | $25,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Emergency Support Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic For The Plymouth Corps | 2020 |
| Arc Of Northwest Wayne County | $20,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | Feasibility Study For New Facility | 2020 |
| Allen Park School District | $43,000 | Allen Park, MI, US | Equipment For Auto Tech Program | 2020 |
| Farmington Public School District | $29,000 | Farmington, MI, US | Equipment For Auto Tech Program | 2020 |
| Huron-clinton Metroparks Foundation | $10,000 | Brighton, MI, US | Accessible Playground Equipment | 2020 |
| Oakland Schools | $87,000 | Waterford, MI, US | Equipment For Auto Tech Programs | 2020 |
| Ecorse Public Schools | $35,000 | Ecorse, MI, US | Equipment For A New Auto Mechanic Apprentice Program | 2020 |
| First Step - The Western Wayne County Project On Domestic Assault | $62,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Facility Improvements | 2020 |
| Redford Interfaith Relief | $30,000 | Redford Charter Twp, MI, US | Equipment For Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Plymouth Community Arts Council | $34,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Facility Improvements For Lobby And Art Gallery | 2020 |
| Plymouth Historical Society | $28,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Facility Improvements To A Railroad Caboose And The Development Of Related Exhibits | 2020 |
| Macomb Community College Foundation | $35,000 | Warren, MI, US | Equipment To Calibrate Automobiles With Advanced Driving Systems | 2020 |
| Oakland Schools | $36,000 | Waterford, MI, US | Supplies For A Master-level Automotive Training Program | 2020 |
| Oakwood Healthcare | $40,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | Improvements, Equipment, And Supplies | 2020 |
| College For Creative Studies | $120,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Education Programs For High School Students | 2018 |
| Vehicles For Change | $35,000 | Halethorpe, MD, US | Expand Automotive Mechanic Training Program In Detroit | 2018 |
| College For Creative Studies | $138,250 | Detroit, MI, US | National High School Design Competition | 2018 |
| Plymouth Historical Society | $17,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Kitchen Upgrades | 2018 |
| Yankee Air Museum | $75,000 | Belleville, MI, US | Educational Programs For Plymouth Students | 2018 |
| Classic Car Club Of America Museum | $22,000 | Hickory Corners, MI, US | Antique Car Restoration | 2018 |
| Gilmore Car Museum | $40,000 | Hickory Corners, MI, US | Educational Exhibits | 2018 |
| Gilmore Car Museum | $75,000 | Hickory Corners, MI, US | Educational Exhibits | 2018 |
| Keep Plymouth Leafy | $15,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Trees For Plymouth | 2018 |
| Oakland Schools Education Foundation | $86,000 | Waterford, MI, US | Auto Tech Equipment | 2018 |
| Plymouth Canton Schools | $80,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Auto Tech Equipment | 2018 |
| Plymouth Parc | $55,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Street Sign | 2018 |
| Salvation Army-eastern Michigan Division | $8,600 | Southfield, MI, US | New Phone System Plymouth Corps | 2018 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $25,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2018 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $25,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Fund | 2018 |
| The Sarasota-manatee Jewish Federation | $25,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2018 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | $25,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2018 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | $25,500 | Venice, FL, US | Donor Advised Funds | 2018 |
| Vehicles For Change | $75,000 | Halethorpe, MD, US | Expand Automotive Mechanic Training Program In Detroit | 2018 |
| City Of Plymouth | $20,600 | Plymouth, MI, US | Fire Department Equipment | 2018 |
| First Step-w Wayne Co Project On Domestic Assault | $28,000 | Plymouth, MI, US | Window Replacement | 2018 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Margaret Dunning Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 38-3352930 |
| Website | http://www.margaretdunningfdn.org |
| Address | 125 S PARK ST STE 375 Traverse City, MI 49684-3601 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Margaret Dunning Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President And Director | Robert M Stulberg |
|---|---|
| Secretary And Director | Robin Ferriby |
| Vice President And Directo | Lois Stulberg |
| Treasurer And Director | Robert Appel |
Forms 990-PF
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