Dunham Foundation
EIN 842345560 Private FoundationTotal Given 2021–2024
$14.2M
169 grants · $3.5M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $5K–$75K
grant size
43%
supporter · 42/98 multi-year
repeat
$113.7M
Assets (2024)
98
Distinct Recipients
About
BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF FUNDS UNDER MANAGEMENT
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DUNHAM FOUNDATION
Phone
(630) 844-2774
Deadlines
2 CYCLES - 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 $75,000 HAVE TWO ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINES EACH YEAR (FEBRUARY 1-CYCLE 1 AND JUNE 1-CYCLE 2)GRANT REQUESTS THAT ARE $75,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $106.0M | $0 | N/A |
| 2021 | $3.9M | $115.5M | $9.4M | 47 |
| 2022 | $3.6M | $95.8M | $1.3M | 38 |
| 2023 | $3.3M | $104.7M | $3.3M | 39 |
| 2024 | $3.4M | $113.7M | $9.0M | 45 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 169 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$25K
Average
$84K
75th Pctl
$75K
Maximum
$1.6M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
VM
Vicki Morcos
6+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
RV
Robert Vaughan
6+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
TG
Theodia Gillespie
6+ yrs
Treasurer/Vice CHR
Leadership
RM
RYAN Maley
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SB
Stewart Beach
6+ yrs
Director
MT
Mark Truemper
6+ yrs
Director
MM
Michael Morcos
6+ yrs
Director
MB
Michele Bruno
Director
VM
Vicki Morcos
6+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
RV
Robert Vaughan
6+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
MT
Mark Truemper
6+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
RM
RYAN Maley
6+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
TG
Theodia Gillespie
6+ yrs
Treasurer/Vice CHR
Leadership
MM
Michael Morcos
6+ yrs
Director
SB
Stewart Beach
6+ yrs
Director
WH
Wendy Hirsch
5 yrs
former director
MT
Mark Truemper
6+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
VM
Vicki Morcos
6+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
RV
Robert Vaughan
6+ yrs
Vice Chr/Treasurer
Leadership
TG
Theodia Gillespie
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SB
Stewart Beach
6+ yrs
Director
WH
Wendy Hirsch
5 yrs
Director
RM
RYAN Maley
6+ yrs
Director
MM
Michael Morcos
6+ yrs
Director
MT
Mark Truemper
6+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
VM
Vicki Morcos
6+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
RV
Robert Vaughan
6+ yrs
Vice Chr/Treasurer
Leadership
TG
Theodia Gillespie
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SB
Stewart Beach
6+ yrs
Director
WH
Wendy Hirsch
5 yrs
Director
RM
RYAN Maley
6+ yrs
Director
MM
Michael Morcos
6+ yrs
Director
SB
Stewart Beach
6+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
VM
Vicki Morcos
6+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
MT
Mark Truemper
6+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
RV
Robert Vaughan
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Michael Morcos
6+ yrs
Director
RM
RYAN Maley
6+ yrs
Director
WH
Wendy Hirsch
5 yrs
Director
TG
Theodia Gillespie
6+ yrs
Director
SB
Stewart Beach
6+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
VM
Vicki Morcos
6+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
MT
Mark Truemper
6+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
RV
Robert Vaughan
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MM
Michael Morcos
6+ yrs
Director
RM
RYAN Maley
6+ yrs
Director
WH
Wendy Hirsch
5 yrs
Director
TG
Theodia Gillespie
6+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (169 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VNA Healthcare | aurora, IL | $1,575,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Quad County Urban League | Aurora, IL | $1,150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Paramount Arts Centre | Aurora, IL | $752,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| 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 |
| Serenity House | Addison, IL | $500,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Quad County Urban League | Aurora, IL | $350,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Fox River V | Aurora, IL | $282,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Fox River V | Aurora, IL | $268,350 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Rosary High School | Aurora, IL | $265,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Marmion Academy | Aurora, IL | $265,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| 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 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | wHEATON, IL | $175,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| CASA Kane County | Geneva, IL | $167,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Community Foundation of Fox River V | Aurora, IL | $157,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Patriotic Organization | Batavia, IL | $154,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry | Aurora, IL | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Women's Business Development Center | Chicago, IL | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Women's Business Development Center | Chicago, IL | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Forefront | Chicago, IL | $144,342 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Individual Advocacy Group | Romeoville, IL | $125,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
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