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Dunard Fund USA Ltd

Northbrook, Illinois  ·  EIN 980087034  ·  Private foundation

Dunard Fund USA Ltd is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $12.0M in grants paid and $53.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 161 individual grants from this funder — $187.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$12.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$53.3M
Total assets
161
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dunard Fund USA Ltd funds

Dunard Fund USA Ltd's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dunard Fund USA Ltd, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Colburn School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$52.5M2024
Colburn School
PAYMENT TO CHARITY THAT IS NOT COUNTED AS A QD SINCE IT FALLS UNDER SECTION 4941.
Los Angeles, CA$37.5M2022
Colburn School
PAYMENT TO CHARITY THAT IS NOT COUNTED AS A QD SINCE IT FALLS UNDER SECTION 4941.
Los Angeles, CA$10.0M2021
Colburn School
General Support
Los Angeles, CA$7.3M2017
Colburn School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$7.2M2021
Metropolitan Opera
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$6.5M2020
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$3.6M2023
Colburn School
General Support
Los Angeles, CA$3.1M2019
Marlboro School of Music Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$3.0M2022
Metropolitan Opera
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$3.0M2022
Metropolitan Opera
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$3.0M2021
Myriad USA
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$2.8M2024
The King's Foundation America Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Rochester, NY$2.6M2024
Colburn School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$2.5M2023
Colburn School
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$2.0M2020

Dunard Fund USA Ltd giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$10.7M
2018$3.4M
2019$10.1M
2020$12.0M
2021$25.6M
2022$49.5M
2023$11.5M
2024$65.1M

How to apply for funding from Dunard Fund USA Ltd

Dunard Fund USA Ltd's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Dunard Fund USA Ltd

Does Dunard Fund USA Ltd accept grant applications?
Dunard Fund USA Ltd's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Dunard Fund USA Ltd fund?
Dunard Fund USA Ltd's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Colburn School, Colburn School, Colburn School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dunard Fund USA Ltd give in grants?
Dunard Fund USA Ltd reported $12.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $187.9M over 161 grants.
Where is Dunard Fund USA Ltd located?
Dunard Fund USA Ltd is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 980087034.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dunard Fund USA Ltd's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dunard Fund USA Ltd. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.