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
No grants recorded for .
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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