Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 98 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Diocese of AlabamaBirmingham, AL | To support religious faith | $40K |
| Friends of Birmingham Botanical GardensBirmingham, AL | To support the programs, services, and partnerships of the birmingham botanical gardens | $30K |
| Mountain Brook Baptist ChurchBirmingham, AL | To glorify god by making disciples and serving the community | $20K |
| Grace HouseFairfield, AL | To provide shelter to assist homeless women | $15K |
| Uab Medicine EnterpriseBirmingham, AL | To provide common management of healthcare delivery operations and support philanthropic initiatives benefiting uab | $15K |
| Church of NativityHuntsville, AL | To support religious faith | $10K |
| Mississippi State University FoundationMississippi State, MS | To support mississippi state university through fundraising and stewardship | $10K |
| Skyline FdnMentone, AL | To support community development through charitable initiatives | $10K |
| St Mary's on the HighlandsBirmingham, AL | To worship god and serve the community through episcopal tradition | $10K |
| Children's of AlabamaBirmingham, AL | To provide the finest pediatric health services to all children | $9,000 |
| Auburn University FoundationAuburn, AL | To generate and steward philanthropic support that advances auburn universitys teaching, research, and outreach mission while honoring dono… | $7,500 |
| Children's HarborBirmingham, AL | To strengthen the families of seriously ill children through refuge, respite, and resources | $7,500 |
| Altamont SchoolBirmingham, AL | To improve the fabric of society by graduating compassionate, well-educated individuals | $5,000 |
| Beeson Divinity SchoolBirmingham, AL | To prepare god-called persons to serve as ministers in the church of jesus christ | $5,000 |
| Birmingham Museum of ArtBirmingham, AL | To spark the creativity, imagination, and liveliness of birmingham | $5,000 |
| Camp Forge Gladney Center for AdoptionFort Worth, TX | Creates bright futures through adoption | $5,000 |
| Children's Foundation of MississippiJackson, MS | To help mississippi kids live strong, healthy lives | $5,000 |
| Community Food BankBirmingham, AL | Supplying meals, supporting food pantries, shelters, and other programming | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools of AlabamaBirmingham, AL | To inspire and develop critically thinking and compassionate young people | $5,000 |
| Hope ImagingBirmingham, AL | To bring ultrasound technology to christ-centered medical organizations | $5,000 |
| Linly Heflin UnitMountain Brook, AL | To advance the education and leadership development of young women | $5,000 |
| One Place Metro Al Family Justice CenterBirmingham, AL | To provide coordinated services that promote healing for survivors of abuse | $5,000 |
| O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer CenterBirmingham, AL | To advance cancer research, education, and patient care | $5,000 |
| Quarterbacking Children's Health FoundationBirmingham, AL | To improve childrens health outcomes through collaboration and innovation | $5,000 |
| North American Committee for St George's College JerusalemAlexandria, VA | To support the mission and sustainability of st. georges college in jerusalem | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN | To advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases | $5,000 |
| Woodlawn FoundationBirmingham, AL | To promote equitable development in the woodlawn community | $5,000 |
| YWCABirmingham, AL | To eliminate racism and empower women while promoting peace and dignity for all | $5,000 |
| Firehouse Ministries Homeless ShelterBirmingham, AL | To provide birmingham men experiencing homelessness a nurturing environment, supportive services, and transformative possibilities | $3,500 |
| Turning Point United Methodist ChurchLocust Fork, AL | To support children by meeting critical needs and creating opportunities for brighter futures | $3,500 |
| Ady's Big ArmyBirmingham, AL | To provide an educational environment that builds a sense of belonging for adults with disabilities | $2,500 |
| Alabama Symphony OrchestraBirmingham, AL | To change lives through music | $2,500 |
| American Red CrossGulfport, MS | To prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found | $2,500 |
| AMontgomery, AL | To expand access to a high-quality education so that every alabama student can thrive | $2,500 |
| Bell CenterBirmingham, AL | Dedicated to providing early intervention services | $2,500 |
| Birmingham ZooBirmingham, AL | To inspire passion to conserve the natural world | $2,500 |
| BridgewaysBirmingham, AL | To create solutions that empower individuals to live meaningful, independent lives through person-centered services, employment opportuniti… | $2,500 |
| Cahaba River SocietyBirmingham, AL | To conserve, enhance, and restore the native aquatic and terrestrial community characteristics of the cahaba river | $2,500 |
| Children's Aid SocietyBirmingham, AL | To identify and provide services that improve the quality of life for children and their families | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationWashington, DC | To cure cystic fibrosis and provide all people with cf the opportunitylead long, fulfilling lives | $2,500 |
| Darlington SchoolRome, GA | To engage all students in relevant learning experiences to prepare them to be leaders and responsible citizens | $2,500 |
| GlenwoodBirmingham, AL | To enable individuals with autism to live life to their fullest potential | $2,500 |
| Highland's SchoolBirmingham, AL | Support an independent school educating children through eighth grade | $2,500 |
| Jimmie Hale MissionBirmingham, AL | To help men, women, and children overcome homelessness and addiction through recovery and supportive services | $2,500 |
| Junior League of BirminghamBirmingham, AL | To promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve communities through effective action and leadership | $2,500 |
| King's HomeChelsea, AL | To restore hope and transform the lives of youth and families through christ-centered care and services | $2,500 |
| Living Stone Baptist ChurchFairfield, AL | To worship god and serve the community through christian ministry and outreach | $2,500 |
| McWane Science CenterBirmingham, AL | To inspire a love of learning and scientific discovery through hands-on education | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Museum of ArtJackson, MS | To collect, preserve, and present art that enriches mississippi communities | $2,500 |
| Mountain Brook City School FdnMountain Brook, AL | To support and enhance educational opportunities within mountain brook city schools | $2,500 |
| Mountain Brook Library FdnMountain Brook, AL | To support the mountain brook public library through advocacy and resources | $2,500 |
| Pathway'sBirmingham, AL | To provide recovery-based services that promote health and independence | $2,500 |
| Renew BirminghamBirmingham, AL | To revitalize neighborhoods and promote equitable growth in birmingham | $2,500 |
| Restoration AcademyFairfield, AL | To provide a high-quality, character-based education for lifelong success | $2,500 |
| Robert E Reed Gi Cancer CenterBirmingham, AL | To advance gastrointestinal cancer research, treatment, and education | $2,500 |
| Rooted MinistryHomewood, AL | To equip churches and families to disciple the next generation | $2,500 |
| Rotaract Club of Birmingham FoundationBirmingham, AL | To develop young leaders through service and professional development | $2,500 |
| Salvation ArmyBirmingham, AL | To meet human needs without discrimination through service and spiritual care | $2,500 |
| Stair of BirminghamBirmingham, AL | To empower individuals experiencing homelessness toward economic stability | $2,500 |
| Uab Arts - Alys Stephens CenterBirmingham, AL | To present world-class performing arts and educational programming | $2,500 |
By state: Alabama 84 · Mississippi 7 · Tennessee 2 · Texas 1 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Dunn-French Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Alabama, administered in care of Judy Martin, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Dunn-French Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Dunn-French Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $392K across 98 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Dunn-French Foundation give?
Alabama (84 grants), Mississippi (7 grants), Tennessee (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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