The Dunham Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0554767 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$168K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
46% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Christian University Foundation | Houston, TX | For linda R. dunham nursing endowment scholarship | $30,000 |
| Second Baptist Church | Houston, TX | To jeremiah counsel corporation for legal expenses associated with second baptist church lawsuit | $30,000 |
| Tumaini International Foundation | Corona, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Tutorville Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Elevated Community Health | Frisco, CO | For uninsured mothers in summit county for birth of first baby | $10,000 |
| Miracle Farm | Brenham, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | For usmc wounded warrior families | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Country | Hockley, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Heart of Texas Ministries | Cypress, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | For women's homeless shelter in houston | $5,000 |
| Molly Brown House Museum | Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Trinity Foundation | New Lenox, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Eating Disorders Network | Dunwoody, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | For the norm berkman father's day charity golf event | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 13 |
| 2022 | $144,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620359349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0554767
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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