The Dillon Henry Foundation
Accepts applications
The Dillon Henry Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $141,346 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $117,846. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$141,346
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$117,846
- Assets$665,286
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $143,705 the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $143,705 | 4 | $613,676 |
| 2024 | $141,346 | 10 | $665,286 |
How to apply
| Contact | Harriet Zaretsky 801 Latimer Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 459-2689 |
| What to submit | See item 2D below. |
| Restrictions | The organization grants scholarships to qualified individauals with the following criteria: 1. Any graduating senior at palisades charter high school who will attend a 2 or 4 years college or universiy 2. The applicant must have attended palisades high for at least 2 years 3. The applicant is required to submit an essay, and complete an application along with one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer or community leader 4. The applicant has fiancial needs |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Dillon Henry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $140,346 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Action Kivu Inc | General support | $117,846 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | General support | $2,000 |
| University of California - Riverside | General support | $2,000 |
| University of California - Santa Barbara | General support | $1,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Southern California | General support | $1,000 |
| Otis College | General support | $500 |
| University of California - Berkeley | General support | $500 |
| Santa Monica College | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harriet Zaretsky
- Taylor Winter
Questions people ask
Does The Dillon Henry Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Dillon Henry Foundation give?
$141,346 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Dillon Henry Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harriet Zaretsky (Officer/Director) and Taylor Winter (Officer/Director).
What does The Dillon Henry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.