Dunham Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-2345560
2 Active GrantsFoundation Overview
Based in Aurora, IL, Dunham Foundation has awarded 284 grants totaling $24,690,438 to organizations in Illinois. Individual grants range from $250 to $1,575,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$24,690,438
Total Assets
$113,693,004
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
45
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-60%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%
17 of 45 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
100% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Aurora (46%), Chicago (14%), Batavia (11%).
Funding Trajectory
-11%
Declining funding trend with 11% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + General Purposes
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Dunham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Kane County | $5,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Forefront | $208,068 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Fox Valley Park Foundation | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Fox Valley Food For Health | $25,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Mutual Ground | $75,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Women's Business Development Center | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Paramount Arts Centre | $250,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | $210,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Suicide Prevention Services | $5,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Inc | $60,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Association For Individual Developm | $15,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Quad County Urban League | $350,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Fox River V | $545,675 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry | $100,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| The Neighbor Project | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Dominican Literacy Center | $100,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Agape Connection Inc | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Tricity Family Services | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Aurora East Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Aurora Regional Fire Museum | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Community Support Services | $5,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Diamond Youth Foundation | $10,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Aurora University | $100,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Batavia Foundation For Education Ex | $70,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Pigment International Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Esse Adult Day Services | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Simply Destinee | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Sarah's Smile Of Illinois | $3,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Illinois Bar Foundation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Alive Center | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Dvsa Communities | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Fox Valley Folklore Society | $2,500 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Holy Angels Catholic School | $1,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Lcfs Of Illinois | $226,000 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Messenger Public Library North Auro | $12,000 | North Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Mount Carmel High School | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Musicians Enduring Legacy Organizat | $50,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| No Mo Bars Christian Recovery Home | $2,500 | North Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Oswegoland Park Recreation Foundati | $2,500 | Oswego, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Raising Our Daughters Foundation | $2,500 | Naperville, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Science Technology Interactive Cent | $25,200 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Sq Society 57 | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| The Joshua Tree Community | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| The Wong Foundation | $673,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Village Baptist Church Food Pantry | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Forefront | $118,578 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Park Foundation | $12,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Food For Health | $25,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mutual Ground | $85,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Paramount Arts Centre | $50,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | $49,150 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Association For Individual Developm | $15,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Quad County Urban League | $1,150,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Fox River V | $157,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $40,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| The Neighbor Project | $50,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $75,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Tricity Family Services | $100,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Changing Children's Worlds Foundati | $11,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Serenity House | $750,000 | Addison, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-three Fires C | $15,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Patriotic Organization | $154,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Aurora East Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Community Support Services | $5,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Diamond Youth Foundation | $12,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| 360 Youth Services | $25,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| A Foundation-wasd | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Batavia Foundation For Education Ex | $4,600 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Pigment International Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Seize The Future Developmental Foun | $6,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| North Central College | $50,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Advance Manufacturi | $17,150 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Citizens Police Youth Academy | $16,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Lewis Univeristy | $50,000 | Romeoville, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sarah's Smile Of Illinois | $2,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Waubonsee Community College | $29,508 | Sugar Grove, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Batavia Community Chest | $14,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Aurora Catholic Ed Fnd | $1,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Advance Illinois | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Family Focus | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Illinois Bar Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| North Central Illinois Finishing Tr | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Forefront | $118,578 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Park Foundation | $12,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Food For Health | $25,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mutual Ground | $85,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Paramount Arts Centre | $50,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | $49,150 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Association For Individual Developm | $15,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Quad County Urban League | $1,150,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Fox River V | $157,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $40,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| The Neighbor Project | $50,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $75,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Tricity Family Services | $100,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Changing Children's Worlds Foundati | $11,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Serenity House | $750,000 | Addison, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-three Fires C | $15,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Fox Valley Patriotic Organization | $154,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Aurora East Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Community Support Services | $5,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Diamond Youth Foundation | $12,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| 360 Youth Services | $25,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| A Foundation-wasd | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Batavia Foundation For Education Ex | $4,600 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Pigment International Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Seize The Future Developmental Foun | $6,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| North Central College | $50,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Advance Manufacturi | $17,150 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Citizens Police Youth Academy | $16,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Lewis Univeristy | $50,000 | Romeoville, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sarah's Smile Of Illinois | $2,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Waubonsee Community College | $29,508 | Sugar Grove, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Batavia Community Chest | $14,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Aurora Catholic Ed Fnd | $1,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Advance Illinois | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Family Focus | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Illinois Bar Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| North Central Illinois Finishing Tr | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Forefront | $118,321 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mutual Ground | $75,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Illinois Joining Forces Foundation | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Women's Business Development Center | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Paramount Arts Centre | $9,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | $74,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Inc | $7,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Quad County Urban League | $65,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Making Kane County Fit For Kids | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Fox River V | $282,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $75,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rosary High School | $265,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Valley Sheltered Workshop | $25,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Marmion Academy | $265,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Nthwst Mem Fnd-livingwell Cancer Re | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Aurora Regional Fire Museum | $35,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Vna Healthcare | $1,575,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Support Services | $5,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Changing Children's Worlds Foundati | $1,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Park Foundation | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Assocation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Diamond Youth Foundation | $12,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| 360 Youth Services | $60,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Holy Angels Food Pantry | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Plum Landing | $59,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Batavia Historical Society | $75,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Aurora University | $50,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| A Foundation-wasd | $10,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Batavia Foundation For Education Ex | $10,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $13,845 | Northbrook, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Habitat For Humanity | $56,055 | Montgomery, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory B | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Neighbor Project | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Pigment International Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Esse Adult Day Services | $25,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Imperfect Angels Organization | $5,000 | Plainfield, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Batavia Parks Foundation | $5,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Private Foundation | 2022 |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | $53,800 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Forefront | $118,321 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mutual Ground | $75,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Illinois Joining Forces Foundation | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Women's Business Development Center | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Paramount Arts Centre | $9,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | $74,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Inc | $7,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Quad County Urban League | $65,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Making Kane County Fit For Kids | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Fox River V | $282,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $75,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rosary High School | $265,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Valley Sheltered Workshop | $25,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Marmion Academy | $265,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Nthwst Mem Fnd-livingwell Cancer Re | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Aurora Regional Fire Museum | $35,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Vna Healthcare | $1,575,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Support Services | $5,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Changing Children's Worlds Foundati | $1,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Park Foundation | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Assocation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Diamond Youth Foundation | $12,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| 360 Youth Services | $60,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Holy Angels Food Pantry | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Plum Landing | $59,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Batavia Historical Society | $75,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Aurora University | $50,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| A Foundation-wasd | $10,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Batavia Foundation For Education Ex | $10,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $13,845 | Northbrook, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Habitat For Humanity | $56,055 | Montgomery, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory B | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Neighbor Project | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Pigment International Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Esse Adult Day Services | $25,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Imperfect Angels Organization | $5,000 | Plainfield, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Batavia Parks Foundation | $5,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Private Foundation | 2022 |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | $53,800 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Forefront | $118,321 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mutual Ground | $75,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Illinois Joining Forces Foundation | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Women's Business Development Center | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Paramount Arts Centre | $9,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | $74,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Inc | $7,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Quad County Urban League | $65,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Making Kane County Fit For Kids | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Fox River V | $282,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $75,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rosary High School | $265,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Valley Sheltered Workshop | $25,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Marmion Academy | $265,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Nthwst Mem Fnd-livingwell Cancer Re | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Aurora Regional Fire Museum | $35,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Vna Healthcare | $1,575,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Community Support Services | $5,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Changing Children's Worlds Foundati | $1,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Park Foundation | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Assocation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Diamond Youth Foundation | $12,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| 360 Youth Services | $60,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Holy Angels Food Pantry | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Plum Landing | $59,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Batavia Historical Society | $75,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Aurora University | $50,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| A Foundation-wasd | $10,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Batavia Foundation For Education Ex | $10,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $13,845 | Northbrook, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Fox Valley Habitat For Humanity | $56,055 | Montgomery, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory B | $20,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Neighbor Project | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Pigment International Foundation | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Esse Adult Day Services | $25,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Imperfect Angels Organization | $5,000 | Plainfield, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Batavia Parks Foundation | $5,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Private Foundation | 2022 |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | $53,800 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Casa Kane County | $167,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Forefront | $144,342 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Park Foundation | $10,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Food For Health | $50,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Mutual Ground | $75,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Batavia Artist Association | $119,118 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Illinois Joining Forces Foundation | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Women's Business Development Center | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Kaneland School Foundation | $55,000 | Maple Park, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Individual Advocacy Group | $125,000 | Romeoville, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Paramount Arts Centre | $752,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | $50,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $175,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Suicide Prevention Services | $75,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Illinois Action For Children | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Inc | $82,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Association For Individual Developm | $30,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| The Albright Theatre Company Inc | $6,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Quad County Urban League | $30,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Making Kane County Fit For Kids | $2,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Fox River V | $268,350 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $75,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry | $150,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| The Neighbor Project | $4,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Rosary High School | $75,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Aurora Rotary Club Foundation | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Dominican Literacy Center | $50,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Agape Connection Inc | $25,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Jennings Terrace | $25,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Marklund | $75,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Hands Of Hope | $77,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Tricity Family Services | $102,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Valley Sheltered Workshop | $18,900 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Marmion Academy | $75,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Montessori | $22,500 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Changing Children's Worlds Foundati | $250 | Geneva, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Serenity House | $500,000 | Addison, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Anderson Humane | $50,000 | S Elgin, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America-three Fires C | $15,000 | St Charles, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Fox Valley Patriotic Organization | $50,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Giant Steps | $10,000 | Lisle, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Aurora East Educational Foundation | $2,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Family Service Association | $2,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Just Food Init Of Fox Vly Dba Grace | $2,000 | Batavia, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Spectrios Institute For Low Vision | $2,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Nthwst Mem Fnd-livingwell Cancer Re | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Marie Wilkinson Child Development C | $25,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Dunham Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 84-2345560 |
| Website | https://www.dunhamfoundation.org/ |
| Address | 2112 W GALENA BLVD STE 8 PMB 466 Aurora, IL 60506-7339 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Dunham Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Stewart Beach |
|---|---|
| Treas/vice Chr | Theodia Gillespie |
| Chairman | Robert Vaughan |
| Secretary | Ryan Maley |
| Director | Michael Morcos |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.