Funding search · EIN 431244010 · Kansas City, MO

Dunn Family Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

94
grants reported
$516,250
total given
2021–2024
filing years
$2,500
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20212024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Top recipients

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  • Community Housing of Wyandotte County1 grant · $100,000
  • Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace4 grants · $48,500
  • National Parkinson Foundation Heartland3 grants · $42,500
  • Upper Room4 grants · $25,000
  • St Ann Catholic Church3 grants · $22,500
  • The Aidan Project5 grants · $22,000
  • John Paul Ii Catholic Grade School1 grant · $20,000
  • Church of the Nativity3 grants · $16,500
  • Gabriel Project Kansas City2 grants · $15,000
  • The Lilabean Foundation2 grants · $11,000

Giving over time

$166,500
2021
$131,750
2022
$107,000
2023
$111,000
2024

Grant history

All 94 reported grants, largest first.

  • $100,000

    Community Housing of Wyandotte County · Kansas City, KS · 2021

    Build / rennovate homes in wyandotte county, ks

  • $25,000

    Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace · Leawood, KS · 2022

    Special needs program

  • $20,000

    John Paul Ii Catholic Grade School · Overland Park, KS · 2024

    We are a close-knit, catholic community dedicated to providing an exceptional education centered on christ and rooted in traditional values.

  • $20,000

    National Parkinson Foundation Heartland · Leawood, KS · 2023

    Parkinsons disease research and resources

  • $17,500

    National Parkinson Foundation Heartland · Miami, FL · 2022

    Parkinsons disease research and resources

  • $10,000

    Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Improve the quality of life in greater kansas city by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.

  • $10,000

    St Ann Catholic Church · Prairie Village, KS · 2024

    Religion programs

  • $10,000

    Kansas City Hospice · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    To bring expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance and hope to people who are affected by serious illness or by grief.

  • $10,000

    Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace · Leawood, KS · 2023

    Special needs program

  • $10,000

    St Ann Catholic Church · Prairie Village, KS · 2023

    Religion programs

  • $10,000

    Archdiocese of Kansas City Ks · Kansas City, KS · 2022

    Religion programs

  • $10,000

    Upper Room · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Spiritual resources

  • $10,000

    Gabriel Project Kansas City · Kansas City, KS · 2021

    Unplanned pregnancy help programs

  • $10,000

    Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace · Leawood, KS · 2021

    Special needs program

  • $9,000

    Church of the Nativity · Leawood, KS · 2024

    Religious education

  • $8,500

    St Pauls Outreach · Mendota Heights, MN · 2022

    Provide missional community for young adults

  • $6,000

    National Kidney Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

    Prevent kidney diseases, improve the health & well-being of indiv. & families affected by these diseases & increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

  • $5,500

    The Lilabean Foundation · Silver Spring, MD · 2024

    The organization was founded to help save the lives of the 4,000 children a year who are diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer.

  • $5,500

    Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas · Overland Park, KS · 2023

    Provide help to individual and families in northeast kansas

  • $5,500

    The Lilabean Foundation · Silver Spring, MD · 2023

    The organization was founded to help save the lives of the 4,000 children a year who are diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer.

  • $5,000

    Fire Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Raymond, IA · 2024

    The fire foundation of northeast iowa is founded to help provide children with special needs the opportunity for an inclusive catholic education in their home parish.

  • $5,000

    National Parkinson Foundation Heartland · Leawood, KS · 2024

    Parkinsons disease research and resources

  • $5,000

    St Joseph Housing Initiative · Saint Louis, MO · 2024

    Housing program

  • $5,000

    The Aidan Project · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Early intervention therapy services

  • $5,000

    Upper Room · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Spiritual resources

  • $5,000

    Church of the Nativity · Leawood, KS · 2023

    Provides education

  • $5,000

    National Kidney Foundation · New York, NY · 2023

    Prevent kidney diseases, improve the health & well-being of indiv. & families affected by these diseases & increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

  • $5,000

    The Aidan Project · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Early intervention therapy services

  • $5,000

    Uplift Organization · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Uplift provides food and clothing to persons who are homeless.

  • $5,000

    Upper Room · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Spiritual resources

  • $5,000

    Benedictine College · Atchison, KS · 2022

    Provides education within a community of faith

  • $5,000

    Bridging the Gap · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Environmental education programs

  • $5,000

    Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St Jospeh · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Human social services resources

  • $5,000

    Gabriel Project Kansas City · Kansas City, KS · 2022

    Unplanned pregnancy help programs

  • $5,000

    Kanbes Market · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Transportation of healthy food

  • $5,000

    The Aidan Project · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Early intervention therapy services

  • $5,000

    The Olivia Bloomfield Foundation · Leawood, KS · 2022

    Further medical research devoted to congenital muscular dystrophy

  • $5,000

    Catholic Education Foundation · Kansas City, KS · 2021

    Provides scholarships for catholic schools in kansas city kansas

  • $5,000

    Happybottoms · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Diapers for families in need

  • $5,000

    Kc Womens Ministry · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Doula support, birth and parenthood education

  • $5,000

    National Parkinson Foundation · Miami, FL · 2021

    Parkinsons disease research and resources

  • $5,000

    The Aidan Project · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Early intervention services

  • $5,000

    Upper Room · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Spiritual resources

  • $3,500

    Matthew 19 14 Inc Dba Embrace · Leawood, KS · 2024

    Special needs program

  • $2,500

    American Heart Association · Dallas, TX · 2024

    The american heart association is a national voluntary health agency focused on activities related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and other related diseases.

  • $2,500

    Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas · Overland Park, KS · 2024

    Provide help to individual and families in northeast kansas

  • $2,500

    Flourish Furnishings · Grandview, MO · 2024

    Flourish furnishings inc. Mission is to improve lives by providing essential home furnishings to those seeking housing stability.

  • $2,500

    Make-a-Wish Foundation of Missouri · Ballwin, MO · 2024

    Create life changing wishs for children with critical illnesses

  • $2,500

    Notre Dame De Sion Schools of · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Religious education

  • $2,500

    St James Academy · Lenexa, KS · 2024

    Religious education

  • $2,500

    Jdrf International · New York, NY · 2023

    Improving lives by accelerating breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat t1d.

  • $2,500

    Kanbes Market · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Transportation of healthy food

  • $2,500

    Make-a-Wish Foundation of Missouri · Ballwin, MO · 2023

    Create life changing wishs for children with critical illnesses

  • $2,500

    Sleepy Head Beds · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Redistrubute beds and bedding to families

  • $2,500

    Street Support Kc · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Helping people living on the streets.

  • $2,500

    Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas · Overland Park, KS · 2022

    Provide help to individual and families in northeast kansas

  • $2,500

    Church of the Nativity · Leawood, KS · 2022

    Provides education

  • $2,500

    Friends of Lakeside Nature Center · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Educational and recreational resource

  • $2,500

    Make-a-Wish Foundation of Missouri · Ballwin, MO · 2022

    Create life changing wishs for children with critical illnesses

  • $2,500

    Notre Dame De Sion Schools of Kansas City · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Provide education for students

  • $2,500

    School of Love · Overland Park, KS · 2022

    Marriage preparation programs

  • $2,500

    Sleepy Head Beds · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Redistrubute beds and bedding to families

  • $2,500

    St Ann Catholic Church · Prairie Village, KS · 2022

    Religion programs

  • $2,500

    The Lilabean Foundations · Silver Spring, MD · 2022

    Critical childhood brain cancer research

  • $2,500

    Hope Faith Ministries · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Daytime homeless center

  • $2,500

    Restart · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Housing for the homeless

  • $2,000

    Kanbes Market · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Transportation of healthy food

  • $2,000

    The Aidan Project · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Early intervention services

  • $1,500

    Kansas City Repertory Theatre · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Provides theater and arts outreach

  • $1,500

    Vitae Foundation · Jefferson City, MO · 2024

    To encourage a culture of life through research-based messaging and mass media.

  • $1,500

    United States Conference of Catholic Bishops · Saint Paul, IA · 2023

    Promote the common good which the church offers humankind.

  • $1,500

    Vitae Foundation · Jefferson City, MO · 2023

    To encourage a culture of life through research-based messaging and mass media.

  • $1,500

    Kansas City Pet Project · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Animal adoption / care for homeless animals

  • $1,500

    Mo Hives Kc · Lees Summit, MO · 2021

    Beekeeping education

  • $1,250

    American Heart Association · Dallas, TX · 2023

    The american heart association is a national voluntary health agency focused on activities related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and other related diseases.

  • $1,250

    Womens Employment Network · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    To help women raise their self-esteem and achieve economic independence through sustained employment.

  • $1,000

    Harvesters Community Food Network · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Harvesters mobilizes the power of our community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger.

  • $1,000

    Holy Trinity Catholic Schools Educational Fdn · West Point, IA · 2024

    The holy trinity catholic schools educational foundation exists to support the local catholic school system.

  • $1,000

    In the Name of Grace · Liberty, MO · 2024

    Provides hope and support to individuals recovering from substance use disorders through safe, sober living environments

  • $1,000

    United States Conference of Catholic Bishops · Saint Paul, IA · 2024

    Promote the common good which the church offers humankind.

  • $1,000

    Harvesters Community Food Network · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Harvesters mobilizes the power of our community to create equitable access to nutritious food and address the root causes and impact of hunger.

  • $1,000

    Holy Trinity Catholic Schools Educational Fdn · West Point, IA · 2023

    The holy trinity catholic schools educational foundation exists to support the local catholic school system.

  • $1,000

    The Salvation Army-Kansas Western Missouri · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    The salvation army provide food, shelter, and hope to those in need.

  • $1,000

    St Paul Center for Biblical Theology · Steubenville, OH · 2022

    Religion programs

  • $1,000

    Alexandras House · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Abnormal pregnancy help programs

  • $1,000

    Reconciliation Services · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    City revitalization

  • $1,000

    The Community Foundation of Th · Kerrville, TX · 2021

    Relief for victims families from uvalde school shooting

  • $750

    The Sacred Transition · Smyrna, GA · 2022

    Provide care and support to people living with cancer, caregivers and grieving families

  • $500

    Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers · Overland Park, KS · 2022

    Advice & aid services for pregnant women

  • $500

    Alexandras House · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Abnormal pregnancy help programs

  • $500

    Bishop Sullivan Center · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Food programs, job search programs, and personal service programs

  • $500

    Advice & Aid Pregnancy Centers · Overland Park, KS · 2021

    Advice & aid services for pregnant women

  • $500

    Bishop Sullivan Center · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Food programs, job search programs, and personal service programs

  • $500

    Homeboy Industries · Los Angeles, CA · 2021

    Rehabilitation for former gang members

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