Dunn Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 43-1244010
Foundation Overview
Based in Kansas City, MO, Dunn Family Foundation has awarded 139 grants totaling $1,008,500 to organizations in Kansas, Missouri and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $150,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
15 of 24 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
50% of grants are awarded in Missouri, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Missouri, funding concentrates in Kansas City (86%), Ballwin (4%), Lees Summit (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 63% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (31%). 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 Dunn Family 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Missouri Inc | $2,500 | Ballwin, MO, US | Create Life Changing Wishs For Children With Critical Illnesses | 2024 |
| The Aidan Project | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Early Intervention Therapy Services | 2024 |
| Flourish Furnishings Inc | $2,500 | Grandview, MO, US | Flourish Furnishings Inc. Mission Is To Improve Lives By Providing Essential Home Furnishings To Those Seeking Housing Stability. | 2024 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Harvesters Mobilizes The Power Of Our Community To Create Equitable Access To Nutritious Food And Address The Root Causes And Impact Of Hunger. | 2024 |
| St Joseph Housing Initiative | $5,000 | Saint Louis, MO, US | Housing Program | 2024 |
| In The Name Of Grace | $1,000 | Liberty, MO, US | Provides Hope And Support To Individuals Recovering From Substance Use Disorders Through Safe, Sober Living Environments | 2024 |
| National Parkinson Foundation Heartland | $5,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Parkinsons Disease Research And Resources | 2024 |
| National Kidney Foundation | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Prevent Kidney Diseases, Improve The Health & Well-being Of Indiv. & Families Affected By These Diseases & Increase The Availability Of All Organs For Transplantation. | 2024 |
| United States Conference Of Catholic Bishops | $1,000 | Saint Paul, IA, US | Promote The Common Good Which The Church Offers Humankind. | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Of Northeast Kansas Inc | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Provide Help To Individual And Families In Northeast Kansas | 2024 |
| Church Of The Nativity | $9,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Religious Education | 2024 |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Provides Theater And Arts Outreach | 2024 |
| Notre Dame De Sion Schools Of | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Religious Education | 2024 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | $10,000 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Religion Programs | 2024 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Improve The Quality Of Life In Greater Kansas City By Increasing Charitable Giving, Educating And Connecting Donors To Community Needs They Care About, And Leading On Critical Community Issues. | 2024 |
| St James Academy | $2,500 | Lenexa, KS, US | Religious Education | 2024 |
| Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace | $3,500 | Leawood, KS, US | Special Needs Program | 2024 |
| Upper Room Inc | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Spiritual Resources | 2024 |
| American Heart Association Inc | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | The American Heart Association Is A National Voluntary Health Agency Focused On Activities Related To The Causes, Diagnosis, Prevention, And Treatment Of Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, And Other Related Diseases. | 2024 |
| Fire Foundation Of Northeast Iowa | $5,000 | Raymond, IA, US | The Fire Foundation Of Northeast Iowa Is Founded To Help Provide Children With Special Needs The Opportunity For An Inclusive Catholic Education In Their Home Parish. | 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Schools Educational Fdn | $1,000 | West Point, IA, US | The Holy Trinity Catholic Schools Educational Foundation Exists To Support The Local Catholic School System. | 2024 |
| The Lilabean Foundation Inc | $5,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | The Organization Was Founded To Help Save The Lives Of The 4,000 Children A Year Who Are Diagnosed With Pediatric Brain Cancer. | 2024 |
| Vitae Foundation | $1,500 | Jefferson City, MO, US | To Encourage A Culture Of Life Through Research-based Messaging And Mass Media. | 2024 |
| John Paul Ii Catholic Grade School | $20,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | We Are A Close-knit, Catholic Community Dedicated To Providing An Exceptional Education Centered On Christ And Rooted In Traditional Values. | 2024 |
| Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers Inc | $500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Advice & Aid Services For Pregnant Women | 2022 |
| Alexandras House | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Abnormal Pregnancy Help Programs | 2022 |
| Archdiocese Of Kansas City Ks | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Religion Programs | 2022 |
| Benedictine College | $5,000 | Atchison, KS, US | Provides Education Within A Community Of Faith | 2022 |
| Bishop Sullivan Center Inc | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Food Programs, Job Search Programs, And Personal Service Programs | 2022 |
| Bridging The Gap | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Environmental Education Programs | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Kansas City-st Jospeh Inc | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Human Social Services Resources | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Northeast Kansas Inc | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Provide Help To Individual And Families In Northeast Kansas | 2022 |
| Church Of The Nativity | $2,500 | Leawood, KS, US | Provides Education | 2022 |
| Friends Of Lakeside Nature Center Inc | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Educational And Recreational Resource | 2022 |
| Gabriel Project Kansas City | $5,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Unplanned Pregnancy Help Programs | 2022 |
| Kanbes Market | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Transportation Of Healthy Food | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Missouri Inc | $2,500 | Ballwin, MO, US | Create Life Changing Wishs For Children With Critical Illnesses | 2022 |
| Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace | $25,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Special Needs Program | 2022 |
| National Parkinson Foundation Heartland | $17,500 | Miami, FL, US | Parkinsons Disease Research And Resources | 2022 |
| Notre Dame De Sion Schools Of Kansas City | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Provide Education For Students | 2022 |
| School Of Love | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Marriage Preparation Programs | 2022 |
| Sleepy Head Beds | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Redistrubute Beds And Bedding To Families | 2022 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | $2,500 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Religion Programs | 2022 |
| St Paul Center For Biblical Theology | $1,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Religion Programs | 2022 |
| St Pauls Outreach Inc | $8,500 | Mendota Heights, MN, US | Provide Missional Community For Young Adults | 2022 |
| The Aidan Project | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Early Intervention Therapy Services | 2022 |
| The Lilabean Foundations Inc | $2,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Critical Childhood Brain Cancer Research | 2022 |
| The Olivia Bloomfield Foundation | $5,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Further Medical Research Devoted To Congenital Muscular Dystrophy | 2022 |
| The Sacred Transition Inc | $750 | Smyrna, GA, US | Provide Care And Support To People Living With Cancer, Caregivers And Grieving Families | 2022 |
| Upper Room Inc | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Spiritual Resources | 2022 |
| Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers Inc | $500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Advice & Aid Services For Pregnant Women | 2022 |
| Alexandras House | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Abnormal Pregnancy Help Programs | 2022 |
| Archdiocese Of Kansas City Ks | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Religion Programs | 2022 |
| Benedictine College | $5,000 | Atchison, KS, US | Provides Education Within A Community Of Faith | 2022 |
| Bishop Sullivan Center Inc | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Food Programs, Job Search Programs, And Personal Service Programs | 2022 |
| Bridging The Gap | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Environmental Education Programs | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Kansas City-st Jospeh Inc | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Human Social Services Resources | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Northeast Kansas Inc | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Provide Help To Individual And Families In Northeast Kansas | 2022 |
| Church Of The Nativity | $2,500 | Leawood, KS, US | Provides Education | 2022 |
| Friends Of Lakeside Nature Center Inc | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Educational And Recreational Resource | 2022 |
| Gabriel Project Kansas City | $5,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Unplanned Pregnancy Help Programs | 2022 |
| Kanbes Market | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Transportation Of Healthy Food | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Missouri Inc | $2,500 | Ballwin, MO, US | Create Life Changing Wishs For Children With Critical Illnesses | 2022 |
| Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace | $25,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Special Needs Program | 2022 |
| National Parkinson Foundation Heartland | $17,500 | Miami, FL, US | Parkinsons Disease Research And Resources | 2022 |
| Notre Dame De Sion Schools Of Kansas City | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Provide Education For Students | 2022 |
| School Of Love | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Marriage Preparation Programs | 2022 |
| Sleepy Head Beds | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Redistrubute Beds And Bedding To Families | 2022 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | $2,500 | Prairie Village, KS, US | Religion Programs | 2022 |
| St Paul Center For Biblical Theology | $1,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | Religion Programs | 2022 |
| St Pauls Outreach Inc | $8,500 | Mendota Heights, MN, US | Provide Missional Community For Young Adults | 2022 |
| The Aidan Project | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Early Intervention Therapy Services | 2022 |
| The Lilabean Foundations Inc | $2,500 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Critical Childhood Brain Cancer Research | 2022 |
| The Olivia Bloomfield Foundation | $5,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Further Medical Research Devoted To Congenital Muscular Dystrophy | 2022 |
| The Sacred Transition Inc | $750 | Smyrna, GA, US | Provide Care And Support To People Living With Cancer, Caregivers And Grieving Families | 2022 |
| Upper Room Inc | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Spiritual Resources | 2022 |
| Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers | $500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Advice & Aid Services For Pregnant Women | 2021 |
| Alexandras House | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Abnormal Pregnancy Help Programs | 2021 |
| Bishop Sullivan Center Inc | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Food Programs, Job Search Programs, And Personal Service Programs | 2021 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | $5,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Provides Scholarships For Catholic Schools In Kansas City Kansas | 2021 |
| Community Housing Of Wyandotte County | $100,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Build / Rennovate Homes In Wyandotte County, Ks | 2021 |
| Gabriel Project Kansas City | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Unplanned Pregnancy Help Programs | 2021 |
| Happybottoms | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Diapers For Families In Need | 2021 |
| Homeboy Industries | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Rehabilitation For Former Gang Members | 2021 |
| Hope Faith Ministries Inc | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Daytime Homeless Center | 2021 |
| Kanbes Market | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Transportation Of Healthy Food | 2021 |
| Kansas City Pet Project | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Animal Adoption / Care For Homeless Animals | 2021 |
| Kc Womens Ministry | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Doula Support, Birth And Parenthood Education | 2021 |
| Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace | $10,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Special Needs Program | 2021 |
| Mo Hives Kc | $1,500 | Lees Summit, MO, US | Beekeeping Education | 2021 |
| National Parkinson Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Parkinsons Disease Research And Resources | 2021 |
| Reconciliation Services | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | City Revitalization | 2021 |
| Restart Inc | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Housing For The Homeless | 2021 |
| The Aidan Project | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Early Intervention Services | 2021 |
| The Aidan Project | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Early Intervention Services | 2021 |
| The Community Foundation Of Th | $1,000 | Kerrville, TX, US | Relief For Victims Families From Uvalde School Shooting | 2021 |
| Upper Room Inc | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Spiritual Resources | 2021 |
| Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers | $500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Advice & Aid Services For Pregnant Women | 2021 |
| Alexandras House | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Abnormal Pregnancy Help Programs | 2021 |
| Bishop Sullivan Center Inc | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Food Programs, Job Search Programs, And Personal Service Programs | 2021 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | $5,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Provides Scholarships For Catholic Schools In Kansas City Kansas | 2021 |
| Community Housing Of Wyandotte County | $100,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Build / Rennovate Homes In Wyandotte County, Ks | 2021 |
| Gabriel Project Kansas City | $10,000 | Kansas City, KS, US | Unplanned Pregnancy Help Programs | 2021 |
| Happybottoms | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Diapers For Families In Need | 2021 |
| Homeboy Industries | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Rehabilitation For Former Gang Members | 2021 |
| Hope Faith Ministries Inc | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Daytime Homeless Center | 2021 |
| Kanbes Market | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Transportation Of Healthy Food | 2021 |
| Kansas City Pet Project | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Animal Adoption / Care For Homeless Animals | 2021 |
| Kc Womens Ministry | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Doula Support, Birth And Parenthood Education | 2021 |
| Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace | $10,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Special Needs Program | 2021 |
| Mo Hives Kc | $1,500 | Lees Summit, MO, US | Beekeeping Education | 2021 |
| National Parkinson Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Parkinsons Disease Research And Resources | 2021 |
| Reconciliation Services | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | City Revitalization | 2021 |
| Restart Inc | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Housing For The Homeless | 2021 |
| The Aidan Project | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Early Intervention Services | 2021 |
| The Aidan Project | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Early Intervention Services | 2021 |
| The Community Foundation Of Th | $1,000 | Kerrville, TX, US | Relief For Victims Families From Uvalde School Shooting | 2021 |
| Upper Room Inc | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Spiritual Resources | 2021 |
| Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers | $500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Advice & Aid Services For Pregnant Women | 2020 |
| Alexandras House | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Abnormal Pregnancy Help Programs | 2020 |
| Bishop Sullivan Center Inc | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Food Programs, Job Search Programs, And Personal Service Programs | 2020 |
| Bridging The Gap | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Environment Programs | 2020 |
| El Centro Inc | $500 | Kansas City, KS, US | Providing Resources To Latinos Communities | 2020 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athlet | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Religion And Sports Programs | 2020 |
| Greater Kc Community Foundation | $100,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Funding Community Needs In Kansas City | 2020 |
| Homeboy Industries | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Former Gang/incarcerated Individual Rehibilitation Programs | 2020 |
| Honoring Our Wounded Military | $5,000 | Southlake, TX, US | Wounded Miliatary Benefit Events | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of Greater Kans | $1,500 | Kansas City, KS, US | Pet Supplies And Services | 2020 |
| Kanbes Market | $2,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Transportation Of Healthy Food | 2020 |
| L3 Love-literacy-life Inc | $5,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Literacy Necessities | 2020 |
| Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace | $2,000 | Leawood, KS, US | Special Needs Program | 2020 |
| National Parkinson Foundation | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Parkinson's Research | 2020 |
| Nativity House Kc Inc | $500 | Kansas City, KS, US | Resources For Homes For Homeless Pregnant Women And Children | 2020 |
| St Joseph Housing Initiative | $1,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Housing Program | 2020 |
| St Pauls Outreach Inc | $150,000 | Mendota Heights, MN, US | Religion Programs | 2020 |
| The Aidan Project | $7,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Early Intervenstion Services | 2020 |
| The Whole Person | $1,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Disability Services | 2020 |
| Upper Room Inc | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Educational Services | 2020 |
| Veterans Community Project | $1,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Verteran Personal And Housing Programs | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 43-1244010 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1001 LOCUST ST Kansas City, MO 64106-1904 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dunn Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman/director | Robert P Dunn |
|---|---|
| Director | Kevin A Dunn |
| Director | Amy Billings |
| Director | Katie Dunn |
| Director | Joe Dunn |
Forms 990-PF
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