Dillingham Foundation
Dillingham Foundation is a private foundation based in Enid, Oklahoma. In 2024, it made 12 grants totaling $275,300 to organizations in Oklahoma, supporting activities that included services for veterans and their families, youth programs, therapy, medical research, education, and cultural enrichment.
Dillingham Foundation at a glance
In short: Dillingham Foundation gave $275K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Oklahoma. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,300
- +84.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,942
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $560,560
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dillingham Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists a letter of request listing qualifications as the required materials, names Brian Thompson as the contact, and states that there are no restrictions on awards. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Brian Thompson
Mailing address: 201 N Grand Ave Suite 100, Enid, OK 73701
Phone: (580) 233-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dillingham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Soldier's Wish Foundation ($80K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 47 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dillingham Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 477% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $45K (2020) to $275K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier's Wish Foundation Broken Arrow, OK | Identify & provide for the needs of veterans, service members and their families | $80,000 |
| Warriors for Freedom Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Prevention of Veteran Suicide Through Community Programs | $78,000 |
| United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma Enid, OK | Donation to be allocated to united way member agencies in the enid, Oklahoma area | $53,000 |
| Bennie's Barn Enid, OK | Provide comprehensive therapy programs for individuals utilizing horses to facilitate trust, learning & healing | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Medical Research and Disease Prevention & Cure | $15,000 |
| Denny Price Family YMCA Enid, OK | Scholarships and Support for Youth Programs | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Beta of Pi Beta Phi Stillwater, OK | Construction of New House | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation Stillwater, OK | Donation to New Frontiers Ag Hall Building | $5,000 |
| Pokes with a Purpose Tulsa, OK | Create & develop name/image/likeness opportunities for all Oklahoma state university student athletes | $5,000 |
| Cimarron Council of Boy Scouts of America Enid, OK | Provide resources to assist northwest Oklahoma youth to participate in scouting | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $560,560 | $482,608 | $466,159 | $275,300 | 12 | $275,300 | $61,786 | $57,734 |
| 2023 | $544,111 | $432,616 | $363,908 | $149,500 | 7 | $149,500 | $7,662 | $46,599 |
| 2022 | $477,314 | $492,473 | $462,564 | $271,900 | 8 | $271,900 | $60,440 | $42,363 |
| 2021 | $447,994 | $174,882 | $224,078 | $220,400 | 11 | $220,400 | $99,404 | $46,382 |
| 2020 | $494,690 | $176,398 | $48,882 | $45,400 | 9 | — | $4,529 | $35,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dillingham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including veteran and family services, youth programs, therapy, medical research, education, and the arts. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Among its grantees, Bennie’s Barn describes its mission as providing therapy programs using horses to facilitate trust, learning, and healing among vulnerable populations in an individual recipient The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation says it is dedicated to developing a better understanding of more effective treatments for human disease. The Enid Symphony Association describes its mission as maintaining a symphonic ensemble that enriches life in the greater Enid area and serves as a cultural ambassador.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $275,300 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,300 to $80,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Its largest awards were $80,000 to Soldier’s Wish Foundation for services to veterans, service members, and their families; $78,000 to Warriors for Freedom Foundation for community programs to prevent veteran suicide; and $53,000 to United Way of Enid & an individual recipient for allocation to member agencies in the Enid area. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Bennie’s Barn and $15,000 to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following trustees: Leslie D Ballew, Dana Hutton, Peter C Dillingham, John E Dillingham, Daniel C Dillingham, and Brady Carlson.
Dillingham Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Hutton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie D. Ballew
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter C. Dillingham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brady Carlson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Daniel C. Dillingham
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
John E. Dillingham
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lori Evans (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dan L. Dillingham (2020) — Trustee
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 Dillingham Foundation
How much does Dillingham Foundation give each year?
Dillingham Foundation gave $275K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 7 grants.
What is Dillingham Foundation's typical grant size?
Dillingham Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $22,942, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dillingham Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Dillingham Foundation give grants?
Dillingham Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Enid, OK (6 grants), Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants) and Stillwater, OK (2 grants).
Does Dillingham Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Dillingham Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dillingham Foundation's largest grantees?
Dillingham Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Soldier's Wish Foundation ($80,000), Warriors for Freedom Foundation ($78,000) and United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma ($53,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dillingham Foundation?
Dillingham Foundation reported $561K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dillingham Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including veteran and family services, youth programs, therapy, medical research, education, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dillingham Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists a letter of request listing qualifications as the required materials, names Brian Thompson as the contact, and states that there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dillingham Foundation's EIN?
Dillingham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6108937. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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