Dunham Foundation
Historical FunderAurora, Illinois · EIN 84-2345560 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.4M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$113.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DUNHAM FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2112 W GALENA BLVD SUITE 8 466, AURORA IL 60506 |
| Phone | 6308442774 |
| INFO@DUNHAMFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | DUNHAM FOUNDATION ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS THAT CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.DUNHAMFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | 2 CYCLES IF OVER $50,000 - FEBRUARY 1ST AND JUNE 1ST |
| Restrictions | REQUESTS THAT EXCEED $50,000 HAVE TWO ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINES EACH YEAR (FEBRUARY 1-CYCLE 1 AND JUNE 1-CYCLE 2)GRANT REQUESTS THAT ARE $50,000 OR LESS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY AT ANY TIME DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR.ANNUAL MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF GRANT IS ORDINARILY LIMITED TO $1 MILLION. The Foundation accepts grant requests from 501(c)(3) organizations that are involved in education and community development programs the building blocks that will, in founder John Dunhams words, make the world a more comfortable, safer place for mankind.The Dunham Foundation is committed to providing positive, multi-generational support to all individuals and families in our service area. We believe that this support lays the groundwork for successful generations to come and builds an infrastructure for a community where all can thrive. The Dunham Foundation invests in Education, Economic Growth and Community.The Foundation also gives preference to organizations located within the broad Aurora, Illinois co |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wong Foundation | Naperville, IL | Program support | $673,000 |
| Community Foundation of Fox River V | Aurora, IL | Program support | $545,675 |
| Quad County Urban League | Aurora, IL | Program support | $350,000 |
| Paramount Arts Centre | Aurora, IL | Program support | $250,000 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | Aurora, IL | Program support | $210,000 |
| Women's Business Development Center | Chicago, IL | Program support | $150,000 |
| Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry | Aurora, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Dominican Literacy Center | Aurora, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Aurora University | Aurora, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Batavia Foundation for Education Ex | Batavia, IL | Program support | $70,000 |
| Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Inc | Aurora, IL | Program support | $60,000 |
| Mount Carmel High School | Chicago, IL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Agape Connection Inc | Aurora, IL | Program support | $20,000 |
| Association for Individual Developm | Aurora, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Illinois Bar Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Messenger Public Library North Auro | North Aurora, IL | Program support | $12,000 |
| TriCity Family Services | Geneva, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Aurora East Educational Foundation | Aurora, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Diamond Youth Foundation | Hinsdale, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Joshua Tree Community | Geneva, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
| CASA Kane County | Geneva, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Fox Valley Park Foundation | Aurora, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Suicide Prevention Services | Batavia, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Aurora Regional Fire Museum | Aurora, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Support Services | Brookfield, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Pigment International Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| ESSE Adult Day Services | Aurora, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Alive Center | Naperville, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Sq Society 57 | Aurora, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Neighbor Project | Aurora, IL | Program support | $2,500 |
| Fox Valley Folklore Society | Batavia, IL | Program support | $2,500 |
| Raising Our Daughters Foundation | Naperville, IL | Program support | $2,500 |
| Village Baptist Church Food Pantry | Aurora, IL | Program support | $2,500 |
| Holy Angels Catholic School | Aurora, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($627,768). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,419,443 | 45 |
| 2023 | $3,284,486 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107247
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2345560
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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