Private foundation · Franklin
Dunn Family Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $96K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $46K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $30K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County · plus 18 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $1M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1M | $96K | 3 |
| 2024 | $858K | $155K | 5 |
| 2023 | $980K | $30K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Karen m dunn · las vegas · 7022771705
- What to send
- All information available through foundation's website and should be submitted via e-mail
- Deadlines
- All information available through foundation's website and should be submitted via e-mail
- Limits
- All information available through foundation's website and should be submitted via e-mail
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Andrew S DunnPresident
- Emily M DunnBoard
- Justin R DunnBoard
- Thomas M DunnBoard
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Support eductional excellence at brentwood academy
- Children support
- Support overall education and research activities
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Academy Annual Fund | Brentwood, Davidson County | Support eductional excellence at Brentwood academy | $46K |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Support overall education and research activities | $30K |
| Franktown Open Hearts | Franklin, Williamson County | Children support | $20K |
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