The Dillard Foundation
Accepts applications
The Dillard Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $527,200 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,550 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$527,200
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,550
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $541,125 the year before.
50% 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 | $541,125 | 7 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $527,200 | 8 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher Dillard 44 Cocoanut Row Apt B118, Palm Beach, FL 33480 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 703-6144 |
| What to submit | Letter of application on the organization's letterhead stating the purpose of the grant and amount requested. A copy of the internal revenue service letter of acceptance as a 501(c)(3) organization must be included. |
What The Dillard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | $250,000 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $162,100 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dillard University | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| The Santa Fe Opera | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Cooper Riis | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival | Unrestricted | $11,100 |
| Opera Omaha | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Medical Project | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David B Dillard
- Annakarin Dillard
- James Dillard
- Christopher Dillard
- Elizabeth Lewis
Questions people ask
Does The Dillard Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Dillard Foundation give?
$527,200 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,550.
Who runs The Dillard Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David B Dillard (President), Annakarin Dillard (Vp/S/T), James Dillard (Board MBR) and Christopher Dillard (Board MBR) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Dillard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.