Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public foundation headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. Established in 2008, the Foundation serves as the charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, a dental and vision insurance company founded in 1967. The Foundation works to enhance the health and well-being of people in Illinois through oral health education and improved access to quality dental healthcare.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.3M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+127.7% YoY
Grant Count
40
+29.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+76.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation aims to enhance the health and well-being of Illinois residents by educating them about oral health and providing access to quality healthcare. The organization's programs focus on three core themes:
- Oral health education and awareness
- Access to oral health care
- Education for oral health professionals
The Foundation's programming benefits students, families, children, dental and health professionals, and communities throughout Illinois. Key initiatives include the Land of Smiles oral health education program, which brings oral health education and assistance to Illinois children and families.
Grantmaking
The Foundation operates a Community Grant Program to support children's oral health initiatives. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation focuses exclusively on Illinois, with programs and grants benefiting Illinois residents, communities, and organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $20,261,966
- Total Revenues: $2,009,190
- Total Expenses: $2,635,243
- Total Giving: $2,539,304
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $19.7 million
- Total Revenues: $1.1 million
- Total Expenses: $1.73 million
- Total Liabilities: $182,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,261,966 | $19,731,786 | $19,167,268 |
| Revenue | $2,009,190 | $1,102,465 | $2,531,608 |
| Expenses | $2,635,243 | $1,730,952 | $6,496,292 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,528,723 | $389,089 | $323,718 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Illinois Foundation ($500,000), Osf Healthcare System ($200,000), Advocate Charitable Foundation ($145,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | FUND TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND IMMERSIVE CARE CONFERENCE. | $500,000 |
| OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PEORIA, IL | SUPPORT TO EXPAND AND ADVANCE COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES, WITH A GOAL OF PREVENTING DENTAL DISEASE, PROMOTING ORAL HEALTH, SUSTAINING THE PROVISION OF DENTALCARE FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, AND CONSERVING THE PEDIATRIC DENTAL ROTATION FOR THE GENERAL PRACTICE RESIDENCY (GPR) FOR GENERAL DENTISTS IN THE PEORIA REGION | $200,000 |
| ADVOCATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OAK BROOK, IL | SUPPORT ADVOCATE CHILDRENS HOSPITALS DENTAL VAN THAT PROVIDES QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE AND AFFORDABLE DENTAL CARE TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. | $145,000 |
| TCA HEALTH INC CHICAGO, IL | PROVIDE THE TRAINING AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY DENTAL TREATMENT TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. | $100,000 |
| MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY DOWNERS GRPVE, IL | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $100,000 |
| HISPANIC DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX | SCHOLARSHIPS AND MENTORSHIP FOR DENTAL AND DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENTS | $50,000 |
| DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK DENVER, CO | ANNUAL SUPPORT FOR VETERANS ORAL HEALTH SERVICES. | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION MERRIFIELD, VA | ANNUAL SUPPORT FOR ILLINOIS CAMPS | $25,000 |
| CATS CARE HANOVER, IL | CATS CARE PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES IN HANOVER, ELIZABETH AND JO DAVIESS COUNTIES. CATS CARE WILL USE FUNDING TO BRING A DENTAL PROGRAM TO RIVER RIDGE SCHOOL IN JO DAVIESS COUNTY AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH EXAMS, CLEANINGS, AND RESTORATIVE CARE. | $20,000 |
| DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TUSCOLA, IL | DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL USE FUNDS TO UPGRADE EQUIPMENT IN A TREATMENT ROOM IN THEIR DENTAL CLINIC. THIS WILL RESULT IN A DECREASE IN APPOINTMENT TIMES, ALLOWING MORE CHILDREN TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE SERVICES AND IMPROVE THEIR ORAL HEALTH AND OVERALL WELLNESS | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MAPLES | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TERRI BON | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ALEXANDRA PIETRINI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LORA VITEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATION | 40 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation opened Community Grant applications in 2025 to support children's oral health initiatives. Recent grant awards have focused on expanding oral health education and access to dental care for children across Illinois communities.
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Opens Community Grant ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation fund?
The Foundation aims to enhance the health and well-being of Illinois residents by educating them about oral health and providing access to quality healthcare. The organization's programs focus on three core themes: • Oral health education and awareness • Access to oral health care • Education for oral health professionals The Foundation's programming benefits students, families, children, dental and health professionals, and communities throughout Illinois. Key initiatives include the Land of S…
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation?
The Foundation operates a Community Grant Program to support children's oral health initiatives. Recent grant activity includes: • **2024 Awards**: Over $260,000 awarded to improve children's oral health • **2024 Awards**: Over $270,000 awarded to improve children's oral health The Foundation accepts grant applications from organizations working to improve oral health outcomes for Illinois residents, particularly children.
Where does Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation make grants?
The Foundation focuses exclusively on Illinois, with programs and grants benefiting Illinois residents, communities, and organizations.
What size grants does Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation award?
In 2024, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's EIN?
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2700504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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