The Dune Acres Civic Improvement Foundation, Inc. was conceived and organized for the purpose of affording a means by which Dune Acres residents and friends can aid the community in its efforts to maintain high quality institutions, facilities and services, and provide programs and projects that will contribute to and enhance the viable and progressive character and wholesome environment of the community.

The Foundation was formed as a body distinct and separate from the Town of Dune Acres to which tax-deductible gifts, bequests, and memorials, etc. may be given. It was incorporated in the State of Indiana on November 25, 1984, and received final approval of 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service on August 28, 1986. It is managed by a Board of Directors of 12 members with rotating four-year terms of office. Nine members are chosen from the residents of Dune Acres and three are the Town Council members. For information concerning donations, funding requests, or Foundation financial information, please contact the President or the Treasurer of the Foundation.

Residents and friends of Dune Acres are invited to make a tax-deductible donation for a specific community improvement purpose, in memory of a friend or relative, or for the unrestricted fund of the Foundation. Checks should be made out to Dune Acres Civic Improvement Foundation, Inc., and mailed to One East Road, Dune Acres, IN 46304. You can also make a secure online donation to the Foundation by credit card through Network for Good for Nonprofits by clicking on the DONATE NOW link below.

Some of the civic improvement projects that were paid for over past years from donations to the Dune Acres Civic Improvement Foundation, Inc. are:

     Clubhouse:

          Terrace and Benches

          Fire Suppression Sprinkler System

          Lectern

          Irrigation System

          Landscaping

          Digital Piano and Music Disks

          Food Warming Equipment

          Renovations

          New Windows

          Furniture Repairs

     The Beachcomber:

          Printing and Distribution

     Town Hall:

          Carpeting

          Conference Table

          Landscaping

     Town Parkland:

          Removal of Invasive Plants

          Basketball Court Resurfacing

          Benches

          Playground Equipment

          Tennis Court Resurfacing and Maintenance

          Tennis Court Equipment

          Ice Skating/Hockey Rink 

          Repair of Stairs to Beaches

          Beachfront Erosion Prevention

          Swim Buoys in Lake Michigan at the Beach

          Trees Planted

           Installation of Holiday Decorations

           Announcement Board

     Security Office:

          Landscaping

     Independence Day Celebration:

          Fireworks

In addition, the Foundation presents each new resident with a "Welcome to Dune Acres" kit. If you are a new resident, or know of a new resident, please let us know.

Tax returns are filed with the Internal Revenue Service, and they may be viewed at www.guidestar.org. Copies of past returns may also be view by contacting the Treasurer of the Foundation. An Annual Report is presented to the Dune Acres Town Council. Copies may be view by contacting the President or the Treasurer of the Foundation.

President: Rick Demkovich     Treasurer: Howard Silverman

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Town Administrative Office: 1 East Road; Dune Acres, IN 46304; Phone (219) 787-1900; Fax (219) 787-8113

Security Office: 1450 N Mineral Springs Road; Dune Acres, IN 46304; Phone: (219) 787-8800