The Dunn Foundation
The Dunn Foundation is a private foundation that supports classical liberalism, free enterprise, and individual liberty; trustees listed include Rebecca Walter Dunn, Tom Beach, and David Dreyer. The foundation's website provides mission and grant guidelines and lists contact information (c/o Hoplin Jackson Charitable Advisors; [email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
National or state-level policy, research, advocacy, or educational organizations that promote classical liberalism, free enterprise, or individual liberty and can manage mid- to multi-hundred-thousand-dollar unrestricted grants.
Good Fit
- • Clear mission alignment with classical liberalism, free enterprise, or individual liberty.
- • Capacity to absorb and steward six-figure or larger general operating support.
- • Established national or state policy footprint (especially DC-area organizations).
- • Existing introductions to the foundation's administrator, trustees, or advising firm.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached organizations across 19 states (and DC), showing a national footprint with a substantial DC-area share.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 66 distinct independent recipients with a mix of returning (about 43) and new (about 23) grantees, indicating a broad recipient set despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new entrants were added in 2024 (about 35% of recipients), but the public policy states applications are by invitation only, so unfamiliar applicants can be added but entry appears relationship- or invitation-mediated.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
