Dillon Foundation
The Dillon Foundation is a private foundation based in Sterling, Illinois. Established in February 1955, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is classified as a private grantmaking foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$3.4M
+16.7% YoY
Grant Count
148
+8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+7.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary grant-making focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation has provided support to organizations including the Sterling Schools Foundation.
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data are available but specific figures were not fully extracted in the sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Illinois
- New York
- Colorado
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $73,299,822
- Total Giving: $3,392,896
- Total Revenue: $4.43 million
- Total Expenses: $4.02 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since February 1955 EIN: 36-6059349
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Unit School District 5 ($145,633), Greater Sterling Development Corp ($52,165), City of Sterling ($50,876).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACS RELAY FOR LIFE OF SAUK VALLEY STERLING, IL | TO SUPPORT HEALTH/GENERAL AND RELATE | $7,000 |
| AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS - LINCOLN LAND ROCK FALLS, IL | IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN SERVICE | $5,000 |
| ARLY KRUSE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOULDER, CO | TO SUPPORT ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $1,500 |
| AUGUSTANA COLLEGE - WVIK ROCK ISLAND, IL | TO SUPPORT ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $2,000 |
| BEREA COLLEGE BEREA, KY | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION | $10,500 |
| BI-COUNTY COOPERATIVE FOUNDATION STERLING, IL | IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION | $8,500 |
| BIG BROTHER-BIG SISTER OF THE ROCK FALLS, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $6,500 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BLACKHAWK ROCKFORD, IL | IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $8,500 |
| CAPITAL RESEARCH CENTER WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC AFFAIRS | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER W DILLON | PRESIDENT | 12 | — |
| PATRICK W DILLON | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| GALE D INGLEE | ASST. TREASU | 1 | — |
| JAMES BOESEN | ASST. SECRET | 1 | — |
| JOHN VAN OSDOL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE TRIZULNY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TODD INGLEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOLLY MCGEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN GVOZDJAK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY LEXVOLD | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER WEHRSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK INGLEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dillon Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary grant-making focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Dillon Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $250 to $822,500 • Average grant amount and median grant amount data are available but specific figures were not fully extracted in the sources **Recent Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $3,392,896 • The foundation is among the top funders in Sterling, Illinois by total giving **Notable Grants:** The foundation has provided support to organizations including the Sterling Schools Foundation.
Where does Dillon Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Illinois • New York • Colorado
What size grants does Dillon Foundation award?
In 2024, Dillon Foundation awarded 148 grants totaling $3.4M — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dillon Foundation's EIN?
Dillon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6059349. 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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