Dunbar Family Charitable Tr

EIN 46-7532353 · IN · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.5K Funds in IN, PA, NE +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Dunbar Family Charitable Tr based in IN paid 9 grants totaling $138.5K to 9 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $120K, with a median of $1.5K. Its largest recipients included DUNELAND YMCA INC, CHESTERTON ART CENTER, and REBUILDING TOGETHER - DUNELAND. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,162,137
Giving (latest yr)
$138,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$1.5K
Recipients
9
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Duneland YMCA Inc$120,000
  • Chesterton Art Center$7,000
  • Rebuilding Together - Duneland$5,000
  • Catholic Charities Diocese of Pitt$2,500
  • Cedars Home for Children Foundation$1,500

Where grants went

  • Indiana$133,000 · 4 grants
  • Pennsylvania$2,750 · 2 grants
  • Nebraska$1,500 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$750 · 1 grant
  • Kentucky$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (9)

Duneland YMCA Inc
Chesterton, IN
Healthy Living Campus Project
$120,000
Chesterton Art Center
Chesterton, IN
Capital Improvements to Art Center
$7,000
Rebuilding Together - Duneland
Chesterton, IN
Community Home Improvement Projects
$5,000
Catholic Charities Diocese of Pitt
Pittsburgh, PA
Services for People IN Need
$2,500
Cedars Home for Children Foundation
Lincoln, NE
Childrens Assistance
$1,500
Duneland Education Foundation
Chesterton, IN
Chs Speech and Debate Program
$1,000
Gary Sinise Foundation
Nashville, TN
Support Veterans, First Responders
$750
Red River Gorge Climber's Coalition
Lexington, KY
Preservation of Park Lands
$500
Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodba
Duquesne, PA
Food Assistance
$250

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Dunbar Family Charitable Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Dunbar Family Charitable Tr reported 9 itemized grants totaling $138.5K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $120K (median $1.5K).

Recent recipients include DUNELAND YMCA INC, CHESTERTON ART CENTER, REBUILDING TOGETHER - DUNELAND, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Dunbar Family Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Indiana, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Dunbar Family Charitable Tr gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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