Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
Name of foundation
THE DUNHAM FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)8 E GALENA BLVD SUITE 202
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
AURORA, IL60506
A Employer identification number

37-6416138
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(630) 844-2774
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$80,004,877J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 671,795 671,795  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,191,052 1,191,052  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,145,153
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 38,685,353
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,145,153
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 3,760 3,760  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 5,011,760 5,011,760  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 351,575 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 56,228 0   0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 598,671 121,261   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 71,074 0   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 6,579 0  
20 Occupancy.............. 19,041 0   0
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 20,503 0   0
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 126,791 0   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,250,462 121,261   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 4,051,126 4,051,126
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 5,301,588 121,261   4,051,126
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -289,828
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 4,890,499
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 18,783 7,783 7,783
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 14,456,111 Click to see attachment12,019,497 12,334,749
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 24,433,698 Click to see attachment26,732,813 36,691,209
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 16,503,574 Click to see attachment18,526,140 18,537,909
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 12,550,411 Click to see attachment10,495,355 11,124,710
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet96,044
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet62,527 40,096 Click to see attachment33,517 33,517
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,250,000 Click to see attachment1,275,000 Click to see attachment1,275,000
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 69,252,673 69,090,105 80,004,877
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable..................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment2,260
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 2,260
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted............... 69,252,673 69,087,845
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 69,252,673 69,087,845
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 69,252,673 69,090,105
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
69,252,673
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-289,828
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
125,000
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
69,087,845
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
69,087,845
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES      
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 38,643,436   35,540,200 3,103,236
b 41,917     41,917
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       3,103,236
b       41,917
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 3,145,153
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2014 3,808,531 83,436,759 0.045646
2013 3,357,000 78,835,133 0.042583
2012 2,858,603 75,135,279 0.038046
2011 3,717,666 72,508,234 0.051272
2010 3,375,210 70,262,099 0.048037
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
20.225584
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years . . .
3
0.045117
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
81,955,553
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
3,697,589
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
48,905
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
3,746,494
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
4,176,126
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 48,905
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 48,905
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 48,905
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 65,200
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 65,200
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 16,295
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet16,295 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.DUNHAMFUND.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFIRST MIDWEST BANK Telephone no.bullet (708) 761-8665

    Located atbullet12600 S HARLEM AVENUEPALOS HEIGHTSIL ZIP+4bullet60463
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.......bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2015, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2015 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2015.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    STEWART BEACH DIRECTOR
    10.00     		24,225 0 0
    8 EAST GALENA BLVD SUITE 202
    AURORA,IL60506
    MARK TREUMPER DIRECTOR
    10.00     		25,725 0 0
    8 EAST GALENA BLVD SUITE 202
    AURORA,IL60506
    MICHAEL MORCOS DIRECTOR
    10.00     		24,975 0 0
    8 EAST GALENA BLVD SUITE 202
    AURORA,IL60506
    WENDY HIRSCH DIRECTOR
    10.00     		33,725 0 0
    8 EAST GALENA BLVD SUITE 202
    AURORA,IL60506
    RYAN MALEY CHAIRMAN
    10.00     		42,225 0 0
    8 EAST GALENA BLVD SUITE 202
    AURORA,IL60506
    ROBERT W VAUGHAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    50.00     		170,475 0 0
    8 EAST GALENA BLVD SUITE 202
    AURORA,IL60506
    CHRISTINE TUNNEY DIRECTOR
    10.00     		30,225 0 0
    8 EAST GALENA BLVD SUITE 202
    AURORA,IL60506
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    MANAGMENT SOLUTIONS OF ILLINOIS INC (MSI) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES 347,867
    335 LRA DRIVE
    AURORA,IL60506
    FIRST MIDWEST BANK INVESTMENT FEES 242,052
    12600 HARLEM AVENUE
    PALOS HEIGHTS,IL60463
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 INTEREST-FREE FUNDING TO ONE HOPE UNITED. 125,000
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet125,000
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    83,188,949
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    14,658
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    83,203,607
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    83,203,607
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,248,054
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    81,955,553
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    4,097,778
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    4,097,778
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    48,905
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    48,905
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    4,048,873
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    225,000
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    4,273,873
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    4,273,873
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    4,051,126
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    125,000
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    4,176,126
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    48,905
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    4,127,221
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 4,273,873
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only....... 3,194,447
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010......  
    b From 2011......  
    c From 2012......  
    d From 2013......  
    e From 2014......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 4,176,126
    a Applied to 2014, but not more than line 2a 3,194,447
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2015 distributable amount..... 981,679
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2016. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		3,292,194
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011....  
    b Excess from 2012....  
    c Excess from 2013....  
    d Excess from 2014....  
    e Excess from 2015....  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2015, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    THE DUNHAM FUNDONLINE APPLICATION
    8 EAST GALENA BLVD SUITE 202
    AURORA,IL60506
    (630) 844-2774
    INFO@DUNHAMFUND.ORG
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    DURING 2014 THE DUNHAM FUND ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS IN PAPER AND ONLINE. ONLINE APPLICATION INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.DUNHAMFUND.ORG.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    THE FUND HAS TWO GRANT CYCLES ANNUALLY. THE SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE FEBRUARY 1ST AND JUNE 1ST
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    ANNUAL MAXIMUM AMOUNT PER GRANT IS ONE MILLION DOLLARS, ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE BASED IN OR HAVE SUBSTANTIAL OPERATIONS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND BE WITHIN THE DUNHAM FUND SERVICE AREA.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ADVANCE ILLINOIS
    1 N LASALLE ST SUITE 700
    CHICAGO,IL60602     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 5,000
    AURORA CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
    1255 N EDGELAWN DR
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 100,000
    AURORA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    PO BOX 905
    AURORA,IL60507     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 20,000
    AURORA UNIVERSITY
    347 S GLADSTONE AVE
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 238,000
    ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
    309 W NEW INDIAN TRAIL CT
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 385,000
    BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC
    125 S WACKER DR STE 300
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 20,000
    CASA KANE COUNTY
    100 S 3RD ST 460
    GENEVA,IL60134     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 100,000
    CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE INNOVATION
    222 S RIVERSIDE PLAZA 1900
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 25,000
    CHRIS WALK AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE
    PO BOX 424
    BATAVIA,IL60510     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 25,000
    CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
    709 48TH ST
    WESTERN SPRINGS,IL60558     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5,000
    COMMUNINTY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY
    111 WEST DOWNER PL SUITE 312
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 140,500
    THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    10S404 KNOCH KNOLLS RD
    NAPERVILLE,IL60564     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5,000
    DONOR FORUM
    208 S LASALLE ST SUITE 1540
    CHICAGO,IL60604     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 83,282
    DREAMING TREE FOUNDATION
    6321 N CLARK ST
    CHICAGO,IL60660     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 77,300
    EMMANUEL HOUSE FOUNDATION
    73 S LASALLE ST
    AURORA,IL60505     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2,500
    FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
    555 EXCHANGE CT
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 15,000
    FOX VALLEY ENTREPRENUERSHIP CENTER
    140 FIRST ST
    BATAVIA,IL60510     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 75,000
    FOX VALLEY PARK FOUNDATION
    101 W ILLINOIS AVE
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 10,000
    FOX VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
    850 N COMMONWEALTH AVE
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 115,755
    FOX VALLEY UNITED WAY
    44 E GALENA BLVD
    AURORA,IL60505     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 25,000
    FRIENDS OF AURORA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
    PO BOX 4538
    AURORA,IL60507     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 60,000
    HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
    720 KENSINGTON PL
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 188,614
    HOME CENTERED HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE
    1800 NORTH MAIN ST
    WHEATON,IL60187     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 525,000
    KANELAND SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    47W326 KESLINGER RD
    MAPLE PARK,IL60151     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 32,175
    LIFE SUPPORT INC
    1444 N FARNSWORTH AVE
    AURORA,IL60505     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 40,000
    MIKVA CHALLENGE GRANT FOUNDATION INC
    332 S MICHIGAN AVE 400
    CHICAGO,IL60604     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 48,000
    NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
    30 N BRAINARD ST
    NAPERVILLE,IL60540     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 200,000
    ONLIGHT AURORA
    44 EDOWNER PL
    AURORA,IL60507     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 250,000
    PARAMOUNT THEATRE
    23 EAST GALENA BOULEVARD
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 250,000
    NATIONAL POLICE FOUNDATION
    1201 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 50,000
    SCITECH MUSEUM
    18 W BENTON ST
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 40,000
    SERENITY HOUSE COUNSELING SERVICES INC
    891 S ROHLWING RD
    ADDISON,IL60101     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 5,000
    STREATOR UNLIMITED INC
    414 N SHABBONA ST
    STREATOR,IL61364     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 20,000
    THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST
    225 N MICHIGAN AVE 2200
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 10,000
    THE LIGHT OF HEART
    52 W DOWNERS PL SUITE 204
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 15,000
    TRIPLE THREAT MENTORING
    100 S RIVER ST
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 285,000
    WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    ROUTE 47 WAUBONSEE DR
    SUGAR GROVE,IL60554     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION 550,000
    YWCA AURORA
    525 N BROADWAY 2436
    AURORA,IL60506     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 10,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 4,051,126
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 671,795  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,191,052  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property     		         
    7 Other investment income.....     14 3,760  
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............     		    18 3,145,153  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 5,011,760 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    135,011,760
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2015 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 2008-02-20 3,000 1,300 SL 15.000000000000 200 0    
    CARPETING 2008-02-29 3,600 3,439 200DB 7.000000000000 161 0    
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 2008-03-24 7,266 3,147 SL 15.000000000000 484 0    
    CARPETING 2008-04-25 3,480 3,325 200DB 7.000000000000 155 0    
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 2008-05-01 16,480 7,143 SL 15.000000000000 1,099 0    
    OFFICE FURNITURE 2008-03-05 16,842 16,091 200DB 7.000000000000 751 0    
    OFFICE FURNITURE 2008-05-01 16,841 16,090 200DB 7.000000000000 751 0    
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 2013-01-03 2,000 266 SL 15.000000000000 133 0    
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 2013-02-15 3,140 401 SL 15.000000000000 209 0    
    OFFICE FURNITURE 2013-01-24 3,234 1,254 200DB 7.000000000000 566 0    
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2013-01-16 1,208 629 200DB 5.000000000000 232 0    
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2013-06-20 4,585 2,384 200DB 5.000000000000 880 0    
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 2014-06-30 14,368 479 SL 15.000000000000 958 0    

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE BONDS 18,526,140 18,537,909

    TY 2015 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE STOCK 26,732,813 36,691,209

    TY 2015 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    6,657,436
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    6,647,111
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    5,362,061
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    5,687,638


    TY 2015 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MUTUAL & ETF FUNDS - EQUITY AT COST 10,495,355 11,124,710

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 3,000 1,500 1,500 1,500
    CARPETING 3,600 3,600 0 0
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 7,266 3,631 3,635 3,635
    CARPETING 3,480 3,480 0 0
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 16,480 8,242 8,238 8,238
    OFFICE FURNITURE 16,842 16,842 0 0
    OFFICE FURNITURE 16,841 16,841 0 0
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 2,000 399 1,601 1,601
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 3,140 610 2,530 2,530
    OFFICE FURNITURE 3,234 1,820 1,414 1,414
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 1,208 861 347 347
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 4,585 3,264 1,321 1,321
    LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT 14,368 1,437 12,931 12,931


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 56,228 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS 1,250,000 1,275,000 1,275,000


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 12,459 0   0
    EQUIPMENT LEASE 4,193 0   0
    EVENT EXPENSES 4,123 0   0
    FINES 102 0   0
    IL ANNUAL REPORT 15 0   0
    INSURANCE EXPENSE 5,326 0   0
    MARKETING 25,809 0   0
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 2,629 0   0
    OFFICE EXPENSE 44,880 0   0
    POSTAGE 573 0   0
    TELEPHONE 1,203 0   0
    UTILITY 2,119 0   0
    WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA EXPENSE 23,360 0   0


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 3,760 3,760 3,760


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Description Amount
    2014 CONTRIBUTION NOT CAPITALIZED AS PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT 125,000


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    CREDIT CARD PAYABLE 0 2,260


    TY 2015 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MANAGEMENT FEES 347,867 0   0
    CONSULTING FEES 8,283 0   0
    FIDUCIARY/INVESTMENT 242,521 121,261   0


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE DUNHAM FUND
    EIN:
    37-6416138
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES 71,074 0   0