Margaret Dunning Foundation
Traverse City, Michigan · EIN 383352930 · Private foundation
Margaret Dunning Foundation is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.1M in grants paid and $25.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 102 individual grants from this funder — $4.3M awarded across 2018–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Margaret Dunning Foundation funds
Margaret Dunning Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, housing & homelessness, k-12 education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families, homeless population.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College for Creative Studies NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN COMPETITION | Detroit, MI | $138K | 2018 |
| College for Creative Studies NATIONAL AUTO DESIGN COMPETITION | Detroit, MI | $138K | 2020 |
| College for Creative Studies EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | Detroit, MI | $120K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Margaret Dunning Foundation
From Margaret Dunning Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at margaretdunningfdn.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Margaret Dunning Foundation
- Does Margaret Dunning Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Margaret Dunning Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Margaret Dunning Foundation fund?
- Margaret Dunning Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include College for Creative Studies. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Margaret Dunning Foundation give in grants?
- Margaret Dunning Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.3M over 102 grants.
- Where is Margaret Dunning Foundation located?
- Margaret Dunning Foundation is based in Traverse City, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 383352930.
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