The Dunn Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 58-2361771
Foundation Overview
Based in Savannah, GA, The Dunn Foundation has awarded 204 grants totaling $536,936 to organizations in Georgia, North Carolina and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $50,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 18 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
77% of all grants are concentrated in Georgia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Georgia, funding concentrates in Savannah (86%), Statesboro (6%), Richmond Hill (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 39% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Dunn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Academy | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Cathedral Of St John The Baptist | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Coastal Empire Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Coastal Heritage Soceity | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Dot & John Mooney Foundation | $3,000 | Statesboro, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Georgia Historical Soceity | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Greater Savannah | $2,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Live Oak Public Libraries | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | $500 | Ashville, NC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | $4,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Sd Gunner Fund | $2,500 | Richmond Hill, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Social Apostolate | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| St Josephcandler Foundation | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Hibernian Socity Of Savannah Fo | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Meditation Center | $2,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Coastal Empire | $10,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Royce Learning Center | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bethesda Academy | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cathedral Of St John The Baptist | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Coastal Empire Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Coastal Heritage Soceity | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dot & John Mooney Foundation | $3,000 | Statesboro, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Georgia Historical Soceity | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hospice Savannah Foundation | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Greater Savannah | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Live Oak Public Libraries | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | $500 | Ashville, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | $4,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sd Gunner Fund | $2,500 | Richmond Hill, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Social Apostolate | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Josephcandler Foundation | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Hibernian Socity Of Savannah Fo | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Meditation Center | $2,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Coastal Empire | $10,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bethesda Academy | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cathedral Of St John The Baptist | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Coastal Empire Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Coastal Heritage Soceity | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dot & John Mooney Foundation | $3,000 | Statesboro, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Georgia Historical Soceity | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hospice Savannah Foundation | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Greater Savannah | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Live Oak Public Libraries | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | $500 | Ashville, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | $4,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sd Gunner Fund | $2,500 | Richmond Hill, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Social Apostolate | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Josephcandler Foundation | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Hibernian Socity Of Savannah Fo | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Meditation Center | $2,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Coastal Empire | $10,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bethesda Academy | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cathedral Of St John The Baptist | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Coastal Empire Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Coastal Heritage Soceity | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dot & John Mooney Foundation | $3,000 | Statesboro, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Georgia Historical Soceity | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hospice Savannah Foundation | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Greater Savannah | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Live Oak Public Libraries | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | $500 | Ashville, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | $4,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sd Gunner Fund | $2,500 | Richmond Hill, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Social Apostolate | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Josephcandler Foundation | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Hibernian Socity Of Savannah Fo | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Meditation Center | $2,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way Of The Coastal Empire | $10,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Transylvania | $500 | Brevard, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Cathedral Of St John The Baptist | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Chatham Academy | $2,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Coastal Heritage Soceity | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Nc | $5,000 | Ashville, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Dot & John Mooney Foundation | $1,000 | Statesboro, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| East Lake Foundation | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Georgia Historical Soceity | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Historic Savannah Foundation | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Hospice Savannah Foundation | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Greater Savannah | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Live Oak Public Libraries | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sd Gunner Fund | $5,000 | Richmond Hill, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Social Apostolate | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Josephcandler Foundation | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospita | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Peters Episcopal Church | $3,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Suffield Academy | $500 | Suffield, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Susan G Komen Of Coastal Ga | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sweet Briar College | $1,000 | Sweet Briar, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Telfair Museum Of Art | $1,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Cashiers Historical Society | $500 | Cashier, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Hill School | $2,000 | Pottstown, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund | $500 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Medication Center | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Trustees Garden Club Savannah | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Uga Law School Foundation | $500 | Athens, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| United Way Of The Coastal Empire | $14,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lewis Cancer And Research Pavilion | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| America's Second Harvest Of Coastal | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Bishops Annual Appeal | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Plateau | $500 | Cashiers, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Transylvania | $500 | Brevard, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cathedral Of St John The Baptist | $900 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Nc | $2,500 | Ashville, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Telfair Museum Of Art | $1,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Cashiers Historical Society | $500 | Cashier, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Village Green | $500 | Cashiers, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Uga Law School Foundation | $1,000 | Athens, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| United Way Of The Coastal Empire | $10,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitalbe | 2020 |
| Susan G Komen Of Coastal Ga | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund | $2,500 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation | $1,000 | Winstonsalem, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cashiers Highlands Humane Society | $500 | Sapphire, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Chatham Academy | $1,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Hospice Savannah Foundation | $1,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pisgah Legal Service | $1,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $225 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Trustees Garden Club Savannah | $35,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| St Michaels Church | $50,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Historic Savannah Foundation | $25,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| United Way Of The Coastal Empire | $10,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitalbe | 2018 |
| Employability | $12,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Catholic Diocese Of Savannah | $5,896 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Nc | $5,000 | Ashville, NC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| St Peters Episcopal Church | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Bulloch Academy | $2,500 | Statesboro, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Union Mission Inc | $2,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Uga Law School Foundation | $1,500 | Athens, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Telfair Museum Of Art | $1,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Susan G Komen Coastal Georgia | $1,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Transylvania | $1,121 | Brevard, NC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Social Apostolate | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Greater Savannah | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Hiberniam Society Foundation | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Coastal Heritage Society | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Chatham Hall Benefactors Society | $1,000 | Chatham, VA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Blue Ridge School Education Foundat | $800 | Cashiers, NC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| The Village Green | $500 | Cashiers, NC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $500 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Savannah Speech And Hearing | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Hospice Savannah Inc | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Georgia Historical Society | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Cashiers Highlands Humane Society | $500 | Sapphire, NC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| America's Second Harvest Of Coastal | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| American Bar Foundation | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Albert Carlton Cashiers | $250 | Cashiers, NC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Coastal Georgia Council Bsa | $100 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Cathedral Of St John The Baptist | $2,275 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Nc | $5,000 | Ashville, NC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Transylvania | $1,000 | Brevard, NC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Bethesda Home For Boys | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Plaeau | $2,500 | Cashiers, NC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| United Way Of The Coastal Empire | $10,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Georgia Historical Society | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Cathedral Of St John The Baptist | $7,700 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Telfair Museum Of Art | $4,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $500 | Lawrence Township, NJ, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Uga Law School Foundation | $1,000 | Athens, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Catholic School Diocese Of Savannah | $1,344 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Union Mission Inc | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| The Dot & John Mooney Foundaton | $5,000 | Statesboro, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Sweet Briar Fund | $2,500 | Sweet Briar, VA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Social Apostolate | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| National Parkinson Foundation | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Greater Savannah | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library | $500 | Cashiers, NC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Bulloch County | $500 | Statesboro, GA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Blue Ridge School Education Foundation | $500 | Cashiers, NC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Western Nc | $5,000 | Ashville, NC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Bishops Annual Appeal | $3,125 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Transylvania | $1,000 | Brevard, NC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Bethesda Home For Boys | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Plaeau | $750 | Cashiers, NC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| United Way Of The Coastal Empire | $10,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Coastal Center For Developmental Services | $2,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Georgia Historical Society | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Cathedral Of St John The Baptist | $7,550 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Telfair Museum Of Art | $21,500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $1,000 | Lawrence Township, NJ, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| The Village Green | $500 | Cashiers, NC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Uga Law School Foundation | $1,000 | Athens, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Catholic School Diocese Of Savannah | $650 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Glennville Cashiers Rescue | $500 | Glenville, NC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| G R R R | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Hospice Savannah Inc | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Live Oak Public Libraries | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Lukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| St Judes Children's Research | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Union Mission Inc | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Center For Addiction Recovery-gsu | $500 | Statesboro, GA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Living Redeemer Assembly Of God | $500 | Glenville, NC, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 58-2361771 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4135 TURNERS ROCK RD Savannah, GA 31410-3623 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Dunn Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Elizabeth S Dunn |
|---|---|
| President | Elizabeth D Shiftan |
| Vp, Sec, Tre | Eleanor M Dunn |
| Director | Eleanor Rhangos |
Forms 990-PF
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