Dieken Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dieken Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Streator, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,090 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $6,398 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$77,090
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$6,398
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,238 the year before.
58% of its 2025 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 | $70,208 | 11 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $52,238 | 10 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $77,090 | 12 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Dieken Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dieken Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $73,415 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,675 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Streator Child Development Center | Day care center | $10,000 |
| Streator YMCA | Support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Streator Food Pantry | Support of charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| City of Streator | Mural | $8,000 |
| Streator Fourth of July Celebration | Community celebration | $7,500 |
| The Streator Ramp Builders | To build wheelchair ramps | $7,000 |
| Streator Township High School | Welding shop & wood shop | $5,795 |
| Riverview Cemetery | To support chariatable purpose | $5,156 |
| Engle Lane Theatre | Support theatre production | $4,964 |
| Poco A Poco | Summer music fest | $3,675 |
| Streator High School Foundation | Streator-area ceo | $3,000 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Scholarships | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Dieken
- Sue Straughn
- Bruce W Breitweiser
- Nancy van Alstine
- Allan Hart
- Brian Blasco
- Spencer Dieken
Questions people ask
Does Dieken Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dieken Family Foundation Inc give?
$77,090 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $6,398.
Who runs Dieken Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Dieken (President), Sue Straughn (Treasurer), Bruce W Breitweiser (Director) and Nancy van Alstine (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dieken Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.