Dunn Family Foundation
Historical FunderFranklin, Tennessee · EIN 42-1643843 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KAREN M DUNN |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 VINTAGE CANYON STREET, LAS VEGAS NV 89141 |
| Phone | 7022771705 |
| Form and materials | ALL INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AND SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL |
| Deadlines | ALL INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AND SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL |
| Restrictions | ALL INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AND SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL |
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
85% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Health | Jefferson, LA | Community engagement | $200,000 |
| Uf Cancer Center | Gainesville, FL | Community engagement | $200,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc Office of Development | Atlanta, GA | Continue funding the dunn family professorship in college of business and the dunn family early career professorship in the school of… | $198,247 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust | Gainesville, FL | Childrens development | $66,000 |
| St Judes Ranch | Boulder City, NV | Children support | $60,000 |
| University of Northern Michigan | Marquette, MI | Education | $60,000 |
| Brentwood Academy Annual Fund | Brentwood, TN | Support eductional excellence at brentwood academy | $46,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Support overall education and research activities | $30,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Education and scholarshipeducation and scholarship | $25,000 |
| Robotics Team | Longmont, CO | Children support | $20,000 |
| Franktown Open Hearts | Franklin, TN | Children support | $20,000 |
| Shejumps | Salt Lake City, UT | Support local community | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Dillon Ranger District | Silverthorne, CO | Support local community | $10,000 |
| Humana Colorado Society | Denver, CO | Support local community | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO | Education | $10,000 |
| St Michael Special School | New Orleans, LA | Education | $6,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Denver, CO | Support local community | $5,000 |
| Denver Museum of Nature and Science | Denver, CO | Support local community | $5,000 |
| Metairie Park Country Day School | Metairie, LA | Education | $5,000 |
| Youth on Record | Denver, CO | Children support | $5,000 |
| Summit Valley Horse Center | Silverthorne, CO | Children support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,001,247 | 21 |
| 2024 | $858,247 | 18 |
| 2023 | $980,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611809349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1643843
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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