Dillon Foundation
Accepts applications
Dillon Foundation is a private foundation in Sterling, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 134 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $867,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.6 million
- Number of grants134
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$867,500
- Assets$79.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.9 million | 136 | $63.3 million |
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 148 | $73.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 134 | $79.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Dillon PO Box 537, Sterling, IL 61081 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 626-9000 |
| What to submit | Submit a letter stating purpose of grant and include copy of exemption letter |
What Dillon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 94 | $3.4 million |
| New York | 7 | $28,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $26,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $25,500 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $24,500 |
| Indiana | 3 | $18,750 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $15,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $14,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $14,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $12,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Park District | To support community improvement | $867,500 |
| Sterling Riverfront Foundation | To support community improvement/dev | $382,500 |
| Woodlawn Arts Academy | To support arts, culture, humanities | $230,347 |
| Sterling Park District - Museum Association | To support arts, culture, humanities | $196,472 |
| United Way of Whiteside County | To support human service activities | $192,750 |
| Community Unit School District 5 | In support of education/instruction | $159,259 |
| Sterling Public Library | To support arts, culture, humanities | $153,000 |
| Greater Sterling Development Corp | To support community improvement | $144,566 |
| Whiteside Area Career Center | To support education/instruction | $84,000 |
| Sauk Valley Community College Foundation | To support education/instruction | $78,000 |
| Rock River Hospice and Home | In support of human service | $68,850 |
| City of Sterling | To support community improvement | $57,958 |
| Sterling Rock Falls Family YMCA | In support of human service | $55,000 |
| Sterling Schools Foundation | To support education/instruction | $49,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | In support of religion/spiritual dev | $36,750 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | To support religion/spiritual develo | $36,000 |
| Timber Lake Playhouse | To support arts, culture, humanities | $31,000 |
| Whiteside County Senior Center | To support human service activites | $29,500 |
| Rock River Stone Real Estate LLC | To support community improvement | $25,000 |
| St Mary's School Saints Club | In support of education/instruction | $25,000 |
| CGH Health Foundation | To support health/general and relate | $22,000 |
| Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society | To support arts, culture, humanities | $22,000 |
| YWCA of the Sauk Valley | To support human service activities | $22,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | To support religion/spiritual develo | $20,000 |
| Mayo Foundation for Medical Educati and Research | To support health/general | $18,500 |
| The Salvation Army | To support human service activities | $16,500 |
| Sauk Valley Foodbank | To support food, nutrition, and ag | $16,250 |
| Rock Falls Elementary School | In support of education/instruction | $15,488 |
| Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises | To support education/instruction | $15,000 |
| The Museum of Flight | To support arts, culture, humanities | $14,000 |
| The Associated Colleges of Illinois | To support education/instruction | $12,500 |
| Cornerstone Special Care | To support health/general | $12,000 |
| Berea College | To support education/instruction | $10,500 |
| Coloma Township Park District | To support recreation, leisure, spor | $10,000 |
| Community Christmas for Children | To support human service activities | $10,000 |
| Living Well Cancer Resource Center | In support of health/general related | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | To support arts, culture, humanities | $10,000 |
| Rock Falls Public Library | To support arts, culture, humanities | $10,000 |
| Tri-County Opportunities Council | To support housing & shelter | $10,000 |
| Twin City Public Action to Deliver Shelter Inc | To support public safety/emergency | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter W Dillon
- Patrick W Dillon
- Gale D Inglee
- James Boesen
- John van Osdol
- Christine Trizulny
- Michael Dillon
- Brooke Miller
- John Gvozdjak
- Timothy Lexvold
- Mary Ellen Wilkinson
- Todd Inglee
- Molly McGee
Questions people ask
Does Dillon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dillon Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 134 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Dillon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter W Dillon (President), Patrick W Dillon (Vice Preside), Gale D Inglee (Asst. Treasu) and James Boesen (Asst. Secret) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Dillon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.