Dunaway Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 27-1996754 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$23.1M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,631,365
Total assets$37.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $581,000 and $4,186,542.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ntc Foundation | San Diego, CA | Performing arts center "the joan" | $5,500,000 |
| Aclu | New York City, NY | General purpose | $5,000,000 |
| San Diego Symphony | San Diego, CA | Copley hall at jacobs music center | $4,186,542 |
| Ucsd Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Jacobs center for health innovation fund | $2,200,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Center for precision nutrition & health, college of human ecology endowment funds | $2,000,000 |
| Salk Institute | LA Jolla, CA | Design costs for jacobs center | $1,631,365 |
| American Friends of Israel Democracy Inst | Atlanta, GA | Jacobs distinguished fellowship | $1,200,000 |
| Salk Institute | LA Jolla, CA | Salk innovation & collaboration grant | $581,000 |
| Ucsd Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Global transformation endowed fund | $560,000 |
| Trovanow | Red Hook, NY | Pancreatic cancer early detection consortium | $250,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,108,907 | 10 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1996754
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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