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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 84-2345560

Dunham Foundation

A private foundation in Aurora, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 45 grants and $3.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Dunham Foundation
2112 W Galena Blvd Suite 8 466
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 844-2774
[email protected]
Form and materials
Dunham foundation accepts online applications that can be found at www.dunhamfoundation.org
Deadlines
2 cycles if over $50,000 - february 1st and june 1st
Restrictions
REQUESTS THAT EXCEED $50,000 HAVE TWO ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINES EACH YEAR (FEBRUARY 1-CYCLE 1 AND JUNE 1-CYCLE 2)GRANT REQUESTS THAT ARE $50,000 OR LESS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY AT ANY TIME DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR.ANNUAL MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF GRANT IS ORDINARILY LIMITED TO $1 MILLION. The Foundation accepts grant requests from 501(c)(3) organizations that are involved in education and community development programs the building blocks that will, in founder John Dunhams words, make the world a more comfortable, safer place for mankind.The Dunham Foundation is committed to providing positive, multi-generational support to all individuals and families in our service area. We believe that this support lays the groundwork for successful generations to come and builds an infrastructure for a community where all can thrive. The Dunham Foundation invests in Education, Economic Growth and Community.The Foundation also gives preference to organizations located within the broad Aurora, Illinois co

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,419,443

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $86,718,455

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,284,486

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $82,469,697

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,615,021

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $84,310,565

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,856,960

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $88,213,203

  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $83,843,793

  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2024

45 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. The Wong FoundationNaperville, IL

    Program support

    $673,000
  2. Community Foundation of Fox River VAurora, IL

    Program support

    $545,675
  3. Quad County Urban LeagueAurora, IL

    Program support

    $350,000
  4. Paramount Arts CentreAurora, IL

    Program support

    $250,000
  5. Individual

    Program support

    $226,000
  6. Wayside Cross MinistriesAurora, IL

    Program support

    $210,000
  7. ForefrontChicago, IL

    Program support

    $208,068
  8. Women's Business Development CenterChicago, IL

    Program support

    $150,000
  9. Aurora Interfaith Food PantryAurora, IL

    Program support

    $100,000
  10. Dominican Literacy CenterAurora, IL

    Program support

    $100,000
  11. Aurora UniversityAurora, IL

    Program support

    $100,000
  12. Mutual GroundAurora, IL

    Program support

    $75,000
  13. Batavia Foundation for Education ExBatavia, IL

    Program support

    $70,000
  14. Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry IncAurora, IL

    Program support

    $60,000
  15. Individual

    Program support

    $50,000
  16. Individual

    Program support

    $25,200
  17. Fox Valley Food For HealthGeneva, IL

    Program support

    $25,000
  18. Mount Carmel High SchoolChicago, IL

    Program support

    $25,000
  19. Agape Connection IncAurora, IL

    Program support

    $20,000
  20. Association for Individual DevelopmAurora, IL

    Program support

    $15,000
  21. Illinois Bar FoundationChicago, IL

    Program support

    $15,000
  22. Messenger Public Library North AuroNorth Aurora, IL

    Program support

    $12,000
  23. TriCity Family ServicesGeneva, IL

    Program support

    $10,000
  24. Aurora East Educational FoundationAurora, IL

    Program support

    $10,000
  25. Diamond Youth FoundationHinsdale, IL

    Program support

    $10,000
  26. Individual

    Program support

    $10,000
  27. CASA Kane CountyGeneva, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  28. Fox Valley Park FoundationAurora, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  29. Suicide Prevention ServicesBatavia, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  30. Aurora Regional Fire MuseumAurora, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  31. Community Support ServicesBrookfield, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  32. Pigment International FoundationChicago, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  33. ESSE Adult Day ServicesAurora, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  34. Simply DestineeAurora, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  35. Alive CenterNaperville, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  36. Dvsa CommunitiesAurora, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  37. SQ Society 57Aurora, IL

    Program support

    $5,000
  38. Sarah's Smile of IllinoisAurora, IL

    Program support

    $3,500
  39. The Neighbor ProjectAurora, IL

    Program support

    $2,500
  40. Fox Valley Folklore SocietyBatavia, IL

    Program support

    $2,500
  41. No Mo Bars Christian Recovery HomeNorth Aurora, IL

    Program support

    $2,500
  42. Individual

    Program support

    $2,500
  43. Raising Our Daughters FoundationNaperville, IL

    Program support

    $2,500
  44. Village Baptist Church Food PantryAurora, IL

    Program support

    $2,500
  45. Holy Angels Catholic SchoolAurora, IL

    Program support

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $783,00043% of the total
  2. Human services6 grants $505,00028% of the total
  3. Arts and culture4 grants $277,50015% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $208,06811% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $25,0001% of the total
  6. Mental health2 grants $7,500<1% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $16,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois40 grants $3,105,743

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Stewart BeachDirector Hours 4Pay $27,600
  • Theodia GillespieTreas/Vice Chr Hours 5Pay $39,600
  • Robert VaughanChairman Hours 5Pay $45,600
  • Ryan MaleySecretary Hours 5Pay $33,600
  • Michael MorcosDirector Hours 4Pay $27,600
  • Mark TruemperDirector Hours 4Pay $27,600
  • Michele BrunoDirector Hours 4Pay $5,175
  • Vicki MorcosPresident & CEO Hours 40Pay $218,834

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