Types of Support:

As a primary mission, The Elizabeth Ordway Dunn Foundation encourages and strengthens charitable organizations active in areas of interest to the Directors. The Foundation will not shy away from imaginative ventures which may involve risk.

All applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and must be classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a).

Support is concentrated in Florida. Preference will be given to organizations which are located in Florida for projects which will primarily benefit the state and its inhabitants. Support for projects that contribute to the long term development and stabilization of organizations, small and large, will be favored. National or regional organizations seeking to establish programs of primary benefit to Florida will also be considered.

Grants are often awarded in partial support of a project. Typically, the successful applicant has some funds in hand at the time of application and is able to present solid, ongoing fundraising plans either to complete the project or to continue the effort once foundation funds expire. The size of a grant will vary depending on demonstrated need and other factors, but is typically in the range of $10,000 - $50,000.

Multiple year support will be considered, but only in those special instances where, in the opinion of the Directors, longer than one year is needed to complete a certain task. Grants are not normally made for capital purposes, for normal operating budgets or deficits, for scientific research, to individuals, or for sectarian religious activities. New applications from recent grantees are generally discouraged. An organization may submit only one proposal at a time. No applicant will be given preference because of any previous association with Mrs. Dunn.