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Margaret Dunning Foundation

Traverse City, Michigan  ·  EIN 383352930  ·  Private foundation

Margaret Dunning Foundation is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF 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. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$25.2M
Total assets
102
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

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.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population.

familieshomeless population

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Margaret Dunning Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
College for Creative Studies
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN COMPETITION
Detroit, MI$138K2018
College for Creative Studies
NATIONAL AUTO DESIGN COMPETITION
Detroit, MI$138K2020
College for Creative Studies
EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Detroit, MI$120K2018
Detroit Institute of Arts
CAR DESIGN IN THE MOTOR CITY, 1950-2020 EXHIBITION
Detroit, MI$100K2020
South Redford School District
EQUIPMENT FOR A NEW AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM AT THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Redford, MI$100K2022
Plymouth Parc
SWIMMING POOL HVAC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
Plymouth, MI$100K2022
Oakland Schools
EQUIPMENT UPGRADES TO AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS IN 10 SCHOOLS
Waterford, MI$90K2022
South Redford School District
EQUIPMENT FOR A NEW AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM AT THURSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Redford, MI$90K2023
Oakland Schools
EQUIPMENT FOR AUTO TECH PROGRAMS
Waterford, MI$87K2020
Oakland Schools Education Foundation
AUTO TECH EQUIPMENT
Waterford, MI$86K2018
Plymouth Canton Schools
AUTO TECH EQUIPMENT
Plymouth, MI$80K2018
Growth Works
TWO PASSENGER VANS
Plymouth, MI$80K2023
College for Creative Studies
ADVANCED SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN AUTO DESIGN
Detroit, MI$80K2023
College for Creative Studies
ADVANCED SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN AUTO DESIGN
Detroit, MI$80K2022
Yankee Air Museum
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PLYMOUTH STUDENTS
Belleville, MI$75K2018

Margaret Dunning Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$992K
2020$1.1M
2022$1.2M
2023$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Margaret Dunning Foundation

From Margaret Dunning Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“YES, SEE WEBSITE”

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. Recent recipients include College for Creative Studies, College for Creative Studies, College for Creative Studies. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Margaret Dunning Foundation give in grants?
Margaret Dunning Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent 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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About this profile. This page is built from Margaret Dunning Foundation'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 Margaret Dunning Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.