Dixon Community Trust
Preselected recipients only
Dixon Community Trust is a private foundation in Dixon, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,610 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$30,610
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $43,457 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $16,575 | 8 | $883,853 |
| 2023 | $43,457 | 16 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $30,610 | 11 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Dixon Community Trust 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $30,610 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lee County | Operating contribution | $6,000 |
| Dixon Family YMCA | Operating contribution | $5,500 |
| Dixon Public Library | Operating contribution | $4,110 |
| Dixon Petunia Festival | Operating contribution | $4,000 |
| Dixon Il Police Department | Operating contribution | $3,000 |
| Good Fellows | Operating contribution | $2,500 |
| Dixon Habitat for Humanity | Operating contribution | $1,500 |
| Buddy Bags of Dixon | Operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Dixon in Bloom | Operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Home of Hope | Operating contribution | $1,000 |
| Lee County Sheriff Dept | Shop program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Presley
- Kelly Flessner
- Kirsten Crawford
- Nicole Jones
- Sonja Nicklaus
- Carol Jones
- Dan Kopolnek
Questions people ask
Does Dixon Community Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dixon Community Trust give?
$30,610 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Dixon Community Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Presley (President), Kelly Flessner (Vice-President), Kirsten Crawford (Secretary) and Nicole Jones (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.