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The Christensen Dunn Early Foundations Fund

Milton, MA · EIN 316653144 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$493K

Total Giving

$68K

Grants on File

Average Grant

$860

Giving Radius

Where The Christensen Dunn Early Foundations Fund Has Given

Historical grants to 23 recipients across 4 states. Top concentrations: Boston ($36K, 43 grants), New Haven ($8K, 8 grants), Brighton ($4K, 4 grants), Milton ($4K, 4 grants), New York ($4K, 4 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.

On Unsolicited Proposals no

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient	Location	Amount	Purpose	Year
Zoo New England	Boston, MA	$500	Public zoo - educational programs	2020
Mass Agriculture in the Classroom	Marlborough, MA	$500	K-12 education on natural resources	2020
Historic New England Pierce House	Boston, MA	$500	Historical preservation & education	2020
The BASE	Roxbury, MA	$500	Athletics programs for urban youth	2020
New England Aquarium	Boston, MA	$500	Public aquarium - educational	2020
Camp Starfish	Stow, MA	$1K	Programs for special-needs children	2020
Dwight Hall at Yale	New Haven, CT	$1K	Student-led community programs	2020
Green Mountain Farm-To-School	Newport, VT	$1K	Provision of food and education	2020
Milton Foundation for Education	Milton, MA	$1K	Local school extracurriculars	2020
Steppingstone Foundation	Boston, MA	$1K	Disadvantaged children academics	2020
Catie's Closet	Boston, MA	$1K	Distribute donated clothes/supplies	2020
Roca Boston Inc	Boston, MA	$1K	Counseling high-risk young people	2020
All Our Kin Inc	New Haven, CT	$1K	Support local child care providers	2020
Boston Partners in Education	Boston, MA	$1K	School volunteer programs	2020
Citizen School	Boston, MA	$1K	After-school programs for teenagers	2020
Cradles to Crayons	Brighton, MA	$1K	Providing supplies to shelters	2020
Girls Incorporated	New York, NY	$1K	Girls' educational opportunities	2020
Greater Boston Food Bank	Boston, MA	$1K	Hunger-relief food distribution	2020
International Institute of New Engl	Boston, MA	$1K	Services for refugees & immigrants	2020
The BASE	Roxbury, MA	$500	Athletics programs for urban youth	2021
Boston Partners in Education	Boston, MA	$1K	School volunteer programs	2021
Steppingstone Foundation	Boston, MA	$1K	Disadvantaged children academics	2021
Zoo New England	Boston, MA	$500	Public zoo - educational programs	2021
Roca Boston Inc	Boston, MA	$1K	Counseling high-risk young people	2021
Mass Agriculture in the Classroom	Marlborough, MA	$500	K-12 education on natural resources	2021

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Section V

Board of Directors

Michael Dunn Co-Trustee
Suzanne Christensen Co-Trustee
Michael F Dunn Trustee
Suzanne Christensen Trustee
Michael F Dunn Trustee
Suzanne Christensen Trustee
Michael Dunn Trustee
Suzanne Christensen Trustee

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year	Total Assets	Qualifying Distributions	Total Revenue	Total Expenses
2023	$448K	$20K	$50K	$18K
2022	$394K	$20K	$44K	$18K
2021	$455K	$21K	$43K	$18K
2020	$397K	$17K	$26K	$17K
2019	$368K	$17K	$25K	$16K
2015	$279K	$14K	$28K	$12K
2014	$292K	$14K	$16K	$12K
2013	$277K	$13K	$16K	$10K
2012	$249K	$11K	$20K	$11K
2011	$216K	$11K	$13K	$10K

Section VII

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