Dunn Family Foundation
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-1244010 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$111K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARIA O'CONNOR SENIOR COMMUNITY GIV |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 LOCUST ST, KANSAS CITY MO 64106 |
| Phone | 8164748600 |
| MARIA.OCONNOR@JEDUNN.COM | |
| Form and materials | MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION INTENDED USE OF FUNDS AND PROJECTED OUTCOMES LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS MAJOR FUNDING SOURCES IRS 501(C)3 DETERMINATION LETTER AUDITED FINANCIALS (FOR AT LEAST THE PAST YEAR) |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
54% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul II Catholic Grade School | Overland Park, KS | We are a close-knit, catholic community dedicated to providing an exceptional education centered on christ and rooted in traditional values. | $20,000 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | Prairie Village, KS | Religion programs | $10,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Improve the quality of life in greater kansas city by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they… | $10,000 |
| Church of the Nativity | Leawood, KS | Religious education | $9,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | New York, NY | Prevent kidney diseases, improve the health & well-being of indiv. & families affected by these diseases & increase the availability of all… | $6,000 |
| The Lilabean Foundation Inc | Silver Spring, MD | The organization was founded to help save the lives of the 4,000 children a year who are diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer. | $5,500 |
| The Aidan Project | Kansas City, MO | Early intervention therapy services | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Housing Initiative | Saint Louis, MO | Housing program | $5,000 |
| National Parkinson Foundation Heartland | Leawood, KS | Parkinsons disease research and resources | $5,000 |
| Upper Room Inc | Kansas City, MO | Spiritual resources | $5,000 |
| Fire Foundation of Northeast Iowa | Raymond, IA | The fire foundation of northeast iowa is founded to help provide children with special needs the opportunity for an inclusive catholic… | $5,000 |
| Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace | Leawood, KS | Special needs program | $3,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri Inc | Ballwin, MO | Create life changing wishs for children with critical illnesses | $2,500 |
| Flourish Furnishings Inc | Grandview, MO | Flourish furnishings inc. mission is to improve lives by providing essential home furnishings to those seeking housing stability. | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Inc | Overland Park, KS | Provide help to individual and families in northeast kansas | $2,500 |
| Notre Dame de Sion Schools of | Kansas City, MO | Religious education | $2,500 |
| St James Academy | Lenexa, KS | Religious education | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Dallas, TX | The american heart association is a national voluntary health agency focused on activities related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention,… | $2,500 |
| Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City, MO | Provides theater and arts outreach | $1,500 |
| Vitae Foundation | Jefferson City, MO | To encourage a culture of life through research-based messaging and mass media. | $1,500 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | Harvesters mobilizes the power of our community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of… | $1,000 |
| In the Name of Grace | Liberty, MO | Provides hope and support to individuals recovering from substance use disorders through safe, sober living environments | $1,000 |
| United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Saint Paul, IA | Promote the common good which the church offers humankind. | $1,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Schools Educational Fdn | West Point, IA | The holy trinity catholic schools educational foundation exists to support the local catholic school system. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $107,000 | 23 |
| 2022 | $131,750 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610699349100816
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1244010
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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