Dunn-French Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-1234807 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$392K
Organizations funded98
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$9.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
14% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Diocese of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | To support religious faith | $40,000 |
| Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Birmingham, AL | To support the programs, services, and partnerships of the birmingham botanical gardens | $30,000 |
| Mountain Brook Baptist Church | Birmingham, AL | To glorify god by making disciples and serving the community | $20,000 |
| Grace House | Fairfield, AL | To provide shelter to assist homeless women | $15,000 |
| Uab Medicine Enterprise | Birmingham, AL | To provide common management of healthcare delivery operations and support philanthropic initiatives benefiting uab | $15,000 |
| Church of Nativity | Huntsville, AL | To support religious faith | $10,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | To support mississippi state university through fundraising and stewardship | $10,000 |
| Skyline Fdn | Mentone, AL | To support community development through charitable initiatives | $10,000 |
| St Mary's on the Highlands | Birmingham, AL | To worship god and serve the community through episcopal tradition | $10,000 |
| Children's of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | To provide the finest pediatric health services to all children | $9,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | To generate and steward philanthropic support that advances auburn universitys teaching, research, and outreach mission while honoring… | $7,500 |
| Children's Harbor | Birmingham, AL | To strengthen the families of seriously ill children through refuge, respite, and resources | $7,500 |
| Altamont School | Birmingham, AL | To improve the fabric of society by graduating compassionate, well-educated individuals | $5,000 |
| Beeson Divinity School | Birmingham, AL | To prepare god-called persons to serve as ministers in the church of jesus christ | $5,000 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art | Birmingham, AL | To spark the creativity, imagination, and liveliness of birmingham | $5,000 |
| Camp Forge Gladney Center for Adoption | Fort Worth, TX | Creates bright futures through adoption | $5,000 |
| Children's Foundation of Mississippi | Jackson, MS | To help mississippi kids live strong, healthy lives | $5,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Birmingham, AL | Supplying meals, supporting food pantries, shelters, and other programming | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | To inspire and develop critically thinking and compassionate young people | $5,000 |
| Hope Imaging | Birmingham, AL | To bring ultrasound technology to christ-centered medical organizations | $5,000 |
| Linly Heflin Unit | Mountain Brook, AL | To advance the education and leadership development of young women | $5,000 |
| One Place Metro Al Family Justice Center | Birmingham, AL | To provide coordinated services that promote healing for survivors of abuse | $5,000 |
| O'neal Comprehensive Cancer Center | Birmingham, AL | To advance cancer research, education, and patient care | $5,000 |
| Quarterbacking Children's Health Foundation | Birmingham, AL | To improve childrens health outcomes through collaboration and innovation | $5,000 |
| North American Committee for St George's College Jerusalem | Alexandria, VA | To support the mission and sustainability of st. georges college in jerusalem | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases | $5,000 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | Birmingham, AL | To promote equitable development in the woodlawn community | $5,000 |
| YWCA | Birmingham, AL | To eliminate racism and empower women while promoting peace and dignity for all | $5,000 |
| Firehouse Ministries Homeless Shelter | Birmingham, AL | To provide birmingham men experiencing homelessness a nurturing environment, supportive services, and transformative possibilities | $3,500 |
| Turning Point United Methodist Church | Locust Fork, AL | To support children by meeting critical needs and creating opportunities for brighter futures | $3,500 |
| Ady's Big Army | Birmingham, AL | To provide an educational environment that builds a sense of belonging for adults with disabilities | $2,500 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Birmingham, AL | To change lives through music | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Gulfport, MS | To prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found | $2,500 |
| A | Montgomery, AL | To expand access to a high-quality education so that every alabama student can thrive | $2,500 |
| Bell Center | Birmingham, AL | Dedicated to providing early intervention services | $2,500 |
| Birmingham Zoo | Birmingham, AL | To inspire passion to conserve the natural world | $2,500 |
| Bridgeways | Birmingham, AL | To create solutions that empower individuals to live meaningful, independent lives through person-centered services, employment… | $2,500 |
| Cahaba River Society | Birmingham, AL | To conserve, enhance, and restore the native aquatic and terrestrial community characteristics of the cahaba river | $2,500 |
| Children's Aid Society | Birmingham, AL | To identify and provide services that improve the quality of life for children and their families | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Washington, DC | To cure cystic fibrosis and provide all people with cf the opportunitylead long, fulfilling lives | $2,500 |
| Darlington School | Rome, GA | To engage all students in relevant learning experiences to prepare them to be leaders and responsible citizens | $2,500 |
| Glenwood | Birmingham, AL | To enable individuals with autism to live life to their fullest potential | $2,500 |
| Highland's School | Birmingham, AL | Support an independent school educating children through eighth grade | $2,500 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission | Birmingham, AL | To help men, women, and children overcome homelessness and addiction through recovery and supportive services | $2,500 |
| Junior League of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | To promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve communities through effective action and leadership | $2,500 |
| King's Home | Chelsea, AL | To restore hope and transform the lives of youth and families through christ-centered care and services | $2,500 |
| Living Stone Baptist Church | Fairfield, AL | To worship god and serve the community through christian ministry and outreach | $2,500 |
| Mcwane Science Center | Birmingham, AL | To inspire a love of learning and scientific discovery through hands-on education | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Jackson, MS | To collect, preserve, and present art that enriches mississippi communities | $2,500 |
| Mountain Brook City School Fdn | Mountain Brook, AL | To support and enhance educational opportunities within mountain brook city schools | $2,500 |
| Mountain Brook Library Fdn | Mountain Brook, AL | To support the mountain brook public library through advocacy and resources | $2,500 |
| Pathway's | Birmingham, AL | To provide recovery-based services that promote health and independence | $2,500 |
| Renew Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | To revitalize neighborhoods and promote equitable growth in birmingham | $2,500 |
| Restoration Academy | Fairfield, AL | To provide a high-quality, character-based education for lifelong success | $2,500 |
| Robert E Reed Gi Cancer Center | Birmingham, AL | To advance gastrointestinal cancer research, treatment, and education | $2,500 |
| Rooted Ministry | Homewood, AL | To equip churches and families to disciple the next generation | $2,500 |
| Rotaract Club of Birmingham Foundation | Birmingham, AL | To develop young leaders through service and professional development | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Birmingham, AL | To meet human needs without discrimination through service and spiritual care | $2,500 |
| Stair of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | To empower individuals experiencing homelessness toward economic stability | $2,500 |
| Uab Arts - Alys Stephens Center | Birmingham, AL | To present world-class performing arts and educational programming | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 98 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $391,500 | 98 |
| 2024 | $342,000 | 98 |
| 2023 | $238,000 | 91 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1234807
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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