Dunham Fund
Aurora, Illinois · EIN 376416138 · Private foundation
Dunham Fund is a private foundation based in Aurora, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.7M in grants paid and $0 in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 171 individual grants from this funder — $11.7M awarded across 2017–2020 — including its support for k-12 education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Dunham Fund funds
Dunham Fund's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education, community improvement, economic development.
Populations it has supported include children.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Arts Centre PROGRAM SUPPORT | Aurora, IL | $1.0M | 2020 |
| A Plus Foundation for the West Aurora Schools EDUCATION | Aurora, IL | $625K | 2017 |
| Aurora East Educational Foundation EDUCATION | Aurora, IL | $552K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Dunham Fund
From Dunham Fund's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Dunham Fund
- Does Dunham Fund accept grant applications?
- Yes — Dunham Fund's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Dunham Fund fund?
- Dunham Fund's grants focus on k-12 education. Example recipients include Paramount Arts Centre, A Plus Foundation for the West Aurora Schools, Aurora East Educational Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Dunham Fund give in grants?
- Dunham Fund reported $3.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.7M over 171 grants.
- Where is Dunham Fund located?
- Dunham Fund is based in Aurora, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 376416138.
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