DUNHAM FOUNDATION
https://www.dunhamfoundation.org/
$113.7M
Total Assets (2024)
$3.4M
Total Giving (2024)
84
Grants on File (2023–2024)
$76K
Avg Grant Size
About
BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF FUNDS UNDER MANAGEMENT
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DUNHAM FOUNDATION
Phone
6308442774
Deadlines
2 CYCLES IF OVER $50,000 - FEBRUARY 1ST AND JUNE 1ST
How to Apply
DUNHAM FOUNDATION ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS THAT CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.DUNHAMFOUNDATION.ORG
Restrictions
REQUESTS 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
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.3M | $104.7M | $3.3M | 39 |
| 2024 | $3.4M | $113.7M | $9.0M | 45 |
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $1K
Median: $17K
Avg: $80K
Max: $1.1M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| VICKI MORCOS | President & CEO | $219K |
| ROBERT VAUGHAN | Chairman | $46K |
| THEODIA GILLESPIE | Treas/Vice Chr | $40K |
| RYAN MALEY | Secretary | $34K |
| STEWART BEACH | Director | $28K |
| MICHAEL MORCOS | Director | $28K |
| MARK TRUEMPER | Director | $28K |
| MICHELE BRUNO | Director | $5K |
| WENDY HIRSCH | former director | $2K |
Grants Awarded (84 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad County Urban League | AURORA, IL | $1,150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Serenity House | ADDISON, IL | $750,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE WONG FOUNDATION | NAPERVILLE, IL | $673,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Fox River V | AURORA, IL | $545,675 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Quad County Urban League | AURORA, IL | $350,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Paramount Arts Centre | AURORA, IL | $250,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| LCFS OF ILLINOIS | OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL | $226,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | AURORA, IL | $210,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Forefront | CHICAGO, IL | $208,068 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Fox River V | AURORA, IL | $157,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Patriotic Organization | BATAVIA, IL | $154,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Women's Business Development Center | CHICAGO, IL | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Forefront | CHICAGO, IL | $118,578 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Dominican Literacy Center | AURORA, IL | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| TriCity Family Services | GENEVA, IL | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Aurora University | AURORA, IL | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry | AURORA, IL | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Mutual Ground | AURORA, IL | $85,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Mutual Ground | AURORA, IL | $75,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Fox Valley Hands of Hope | GENEVA, IL | $75,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Batavia Foundation for Education Ex | BATAVIA, IL | $70,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Inc | AURORA, IL | $60,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Advance Illinois | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| North Central College | NAPERVILLE, IL | $50,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Lewis Univeristy | ROMEOVILLE, IL | $50,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |