The Christensen Dunn Early Foundations Fund
Invitation OnlyMilton, Massachusetts · EIN 31-6653144 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Our Kin Inc | New Haven, CT | Support local child care providers | $1,000 |
| Citizen School | Boston, MA | After-school programs for teenagers | $1,000 |
| Girls Incorporated | New York, NY | Girls educational opportunities | $1,000 |
| Green Mountain Farm-To-School | Newport, VT | Provision of food and education | $1,000 |
| International Institute New England | Boston, MA | Services for refugees & immigrants | $1,000 |
| Milton Foundation for Education | Milton, MA | Local school extracurriculars | $1,000 |
| Roca Boston Inc | Boston, MA | Counseling high-risk young people | $1,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, TN | Support for victims of sexual assault | $1,000 |
| Steppingstone Foundation | Boston, MA | Disadvantaged children academics | $1,000 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($13,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,500 | 22 |
| 2024 | $19,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $17,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620549349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6653144
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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