The Dunin Foundation distributes grants to nonprofits across Toronto and the GTA that address urgent community needs. The foundation focuses on supporting organizations working in social services, poverty reduction, youth development, and health care access. By providing financial resources to established charities and emerging community groups, the Dunin Foundation helps expand programs that serve vulnerable populations, from food security and housing initiatives to educational support and mental health services. The foundation operates as a public foundation, meaning it solicits donations from individuals and institutions to build its grant-giving capacity. Its approach centers on identifying gaps in community services and funding organizations positioned to fill them effectively.