Everett McKinley Dirksen Endowment Fund
Accepts applications
Everett McKinley Dirksen Endowment Fund is a private foundation in Pekin, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,970 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,267 and the largest $10,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$53,970
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,267
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was down from $55,051 the year before.
80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,103 | 10 | $7.5 million |
| 2023 | $55,051 | 11 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $53,970 | 10 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tiffany White The Dirksen Congressional Center, 2815 Broadway, Pekin, IL 61554 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (309) 347-7113 |
| What to submit | Applications are submitted via an online application form sent via e-mail to the program director. The application includes these elements: project title, abstract, applicant's contact information and curriculum vita, a project description (goals, research methods, contribution to the field), budget, and letter of reference (for graduate student applications). |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be citizens of the U.S. And residing in the U.S. Graduate students must be enrolled in a phd program and have passed qualifying exams. Projects must be related to the study of the U.S. Congress. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Everett McKinley Dirksen Endowment Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $29,276 |
| New York | 1 | $9,947 |
| Florida | 1 | $4,569 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,965 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,350 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,863 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | Lahood scholars | $10,500 |
| Wonderfilm LLC | Congressional research grant | $9,947 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Congressional research grant | $8,000 |
| PCHS Closeup | Pchs closeup | $5,050 |
| Individual | Congressional research grant | $4,569 |
| University of Ky Research Foundation | Congressional research grant | $3,965 |
| Individual | Congressional research grant | $3,350 |
| Individual | Michel lahood scholarships | $2,863 |
| Individual | Michel lahood scholarships | $2,863 |
| Individual | Michel lahood scholarships | $2,863 |
Officers and trustees
- Tiffany White
- Dakota Horn
- Greg Cassidy
- Gary Gillis
- Emily Lambe
- Will Ball
- Matt Coates
- Leonard Ealey
- Linc Hobson
- Michael Inman
- Beth Jensen
- Carol Merna
- Eric Lind
- Mike O Grady
- Stacy Peterson
Questions people ask
Does Everett McKinley Dirksen Endowment Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Everett McKinley Dirksen Endowment Fund give?
$53,970 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,267.
Who runs Everett McKinley Dirksen Endowment Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Tiffany White (Executive Director), Dakota Horn (President), Greg Cassidy (Vice President) and Gary Gillis (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Everett McKinley Dirksen Endowment Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.