Dixon Public School Foundation
THE DIXON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE INTERESTED CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS BY MAKING TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO DIXON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.THE FOUNDATION IS CONTROLLED BY A SEVEN-MEMBER VOLUNTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALTHOUGH THE FOUNDATION WORKS IN COOPERATION WITH THE DIXON PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION, IT IS A SEPARATE BODY GOVERNED BY ITS OWN BYLAWS. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES THE CONTINUING PARTNERSHIP OF EDUCATION, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION WAS NOT ESTABLISHED TO FUND THE BASIC EDUCATION OF OUR STUDENTS. ITS INTENT IS TO PROVIDE THE EXTRAS THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE DUE TO ITS FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, AND TO ENRICH THE BASIC EDUCATION OF OUR STUDENTS BY OFFERING SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES NOT PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$66K
+17.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+17.1% YoY
About Dixon Public School Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dixon Public School Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in DIXON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $66K. Net investment income was $77K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,507,211 | $2,424,061 | $2,312,906 |
| Revenue | $91,908 | $84,023 | $589,749 |
| Expenses | $169,044 | $177,720 | $135,263 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $76,521 | $63,215 | $54,236 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Dixon Public School District ($66,475).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DIXON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT DIXON, IL | SUPPORT OF TEACHERS AND DIXON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS REQUESTED | $66,475 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM WADSWORTH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOAN ROTH | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MARGO EMPEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GEOFF VANDERLIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROB LESAGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK BUSHMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER KUEHL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Dixon Public School Foundation?
As of 2025, Dixon Public School Foundation holds $2.5M in total assets with $92K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $66K in 2025.
Where does Dixon Public School Foundation operate?
Dixon Public School Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Dixon Public School Foundation award?
In 2025, Dixon Public School Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $66K — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dixon Public School Foundation's EIN?
Dixon Public School Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3793597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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