Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is a public charity based in Naperville, Illinois. Formed in 2008 as the charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, it works to improve the health and well-being of people in Illinois, particularly through oral health education and access to dental care.
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation at a glance
In short: Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation gave $1.5M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Illinois. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,549,778
- +127.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,744
- +76.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,679
- Total assets
- $20,261,966
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (17 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Community Grants Program accepts applications from eligible organizations through its application process. The 2026 application cycle is closed.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Community Grants deadline was September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; recipients were to be announced in November 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Community Grants deadline was September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; recipients were to be announced in November…
- Contact
Mailing address: 111 Shuman Boulevard, Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (630) 718-4890
Website: https://deltadentalil.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Who Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Illinois Foundation ($506K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 221 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated work supports people in Illinois, and its Community Grants Program requires applicants to have a physical presence in Illinois and serve Illinois children. In filing year 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois; the remaining reported shares went to recipients in Texas (3%), Colorado (2%), Virginia (2%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 38 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $681K (2023) to $5.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,261,966 | $2,009,190 | $2,635,243 | $1,549,778 | 40 | $1,528,723 |
| 2023 | $19,731,786 | $1,102,465 | $1,730,952 | $680,681 | 31 | $389,089 |
| 2022 | $19,167,268 | $2,531,608 | $6,496,292 | $5,714,897 | 49 | $323,718 |
| 2021 | $25,024,389 | $3,455,775 | $5,755,005 | $5,110,470 | 44 | $471,786 |
| 2020 | $26,288,638 | $10,068,729 | $6,026,318 | $4,788,273 | 57 | $171,392 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states that its mission is to improve the overall health and well-being of people in Illinois through education and access to quality health care. Its programs focus on oral health education and awareness, access to oral health care, and education for oral health professionals. One example is Land of Smiles, which visits schools to share dental-care tips and demonstrate oral hygiene techniques.
Its grants support oral health services, education, and preventive care, including programs serving children. The Foundation’s 2024 grants included support for dental services for underserved children, community dental clinics, training to treat people with disabilities, and dental student scholarships. Among its grantees, OSF Healthcare System describes itself as a health care system that serves patients regardless of their ability to pay; TCA Health says it provides primary care and related services to Chicago’s South Side; and Dental Lifeline Network describes its mission as helping vulnerable adults through a coordinated system of care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 40 grants totaling $1,549,778. The grants ranged from $5,265 to $500,000, with a median of $14,679. The largest award was $500,000 to the University of Illinois Foundation to support the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry and scholarships for students to attend an immersive care conference. Other large grants included $200,000 to OSF Healthcare System for community dental services and a pediatric dental rotation; $145,000 to Advocate Charitable Foundation for a dental van serving underserved children; and $100,000 each to TCA Health and Midwestern University.
The Foundation’s Community Grants Program offers one-year grants of up to $20,000 for organizations providing essential dental services, education, and preventive care to children in Illinois. Applicants must provide programs benefiting Illinois children, have a physical presence in Illinois, and be either a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a public or governmental entity, such as a public school or health department. The Foundation requires a final report in the year following a Community Grant award. Its filing says grant requests are reviewed on an ongoing basis and that follow-up evaluation may include questionnaires, management visits, or interviews; funds may be revoked if a grantee’s performance or use of funds does not align with the grant terms.
The Foundation also runs H2O On the Go with the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation. The program provides water bottle-filling stations to Illinois elementary, middle, and high schools, with priority for schools that do not already have one.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s 2024 filing lists John Maples as president and director, Terri Bon as treasurer and director, Alexandra Pietrini as director, and Lora Vitek as executive director of the Foundation.
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is led by John Maples, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Maples
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lora Vitek
Executive Director of Foundation
Director → Executive Director of Foundation, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Bon
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Pietrini
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alexandra Kotelon (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
How much does Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation give each year?
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation gave $1.5M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $681K across 31 grants.
What is Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's typical grant size?
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,679, and its average grant was $38,744, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation that year got $51K on average.
Where does Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation give grants?
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (13 grants) and Springfield, IL (2 grants).
Does Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's largest grantees?
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Illinois Foundation ($505,875 across 2 grants), OSF Healthcare System ($200,000) and Advocate Charitable Foundation ($145,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation?
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation reported $20.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation fund?
The Foundation states that its mission is to improve the overall health and well-being of people in Illinois through education and access to quality health care. Its programs focus on oral health education and awareness, access to oral health care, and education for oral health professionals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation?
The Community Grants Program accepts applications from eligible organizations through its application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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