Dunbar Foundation Incorporated
Historical FunderLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 61-6052957 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DUNBAR FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 7668, LOUISVILLE KY 40257 |
| Phone | 5028152838 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $29,000 |
| Louisville Collegiate School Inspire Campaign | Louisville, KY | Educational | $27,000 |
| Denison University John Dunbar Scholarship Foundation | Granville, OH | Educational | $24,000 |
| Louisville Library Foundation | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| 21St Century Parks | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Trees Louisville | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Denison University Annual Fund Office | Granville, OH | Educational | $10,000 |
| West End School | Louisville, KY | Educational | $10,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Educational | $8,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospita | New Albany, IN | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Casa of the River Region | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Flight Club 502 | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Oldham County | Lagrange, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Louisville Collegiate School Annual Fund | Louisville, KY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Louisville Zoo | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pillar | Crestwood, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tuck School of Business | Hanover, NH | Educational | $5,000 |
| Md Anderson | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Healing Place | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Kentucky Country Day School Jonathan Everett Dunbar Scholarship | Louisville, KY | Educational | $4,000 |
| Metro United Way | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Paws With Purpose | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Weekday School | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Friends of Metro Animal Services | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hosparus | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Capital Campaign | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| First Hour Grief | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Serenity House | Clarksville, IN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Vips | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Westminster School for Young Childr | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Waterways Alliance | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Louisville Chorus | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Family & Children's Place | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Family Community Clinic | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Juniper Education | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $320,000 | 42 |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 38 |
| 2023 | $280,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622169349100757
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6052957
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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