Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138

Private foundation · Grantmaker Williston, VT EIN: 05-6121934

Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 is a private foundation based in Williston, Vermont. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to colleges and universities, with awards restricted to graduates of Montgomery County, New York, high schools studying art or history.

Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 at a glance

In short: Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 gave $103K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$103,236
+22.5% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
11
+10.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$9,385
+11.4% vs 2024
Median grant
$10,333
Total assets
$1,999,443
+0.2% vs 2024
Primary geography
New York (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138

How to Apply

The filing directs nominees to contact their high school principal and apply through the high school guidance department. Awards are restricted to graduates of Montgomery County, New York, high schools studying art or history.

Review Cycle
June 6 each year; the June 6, 2026 deadline has passed.
Deadline
June 6 each year; the June 6, 2026 deadline has passed.
Contact

Application contact: Nominee'S High School Principal
Mailing address: Nominees High School Principal 28, Williston, VT 05495
Phone: (802) 362-5674

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2025

Alfred University: $11KAlfred University$11KBusiness Services Siena College: $10KBusiness Services SienaCollege$10KSyracuse University: $10KSyracuse University$10KUniversity of New England: $6KUniversity of New England$6KKeuka College: $6KKeuka College$6KFashion Institute of Technology: $6KFashion Institute ofTechnology$6K

The largest 2025 recipient was Alfred University ($11K). Together the top 6 received $49K.

Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($54,070), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

41 grants across all recorded years

40<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 6% to recipients in Maine.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

OneontaKeuka ParkAlbanyBiddefordClintonLoudonvilleNew YorkProvidenceBrockportFredoniaLoudonLynchburgOswegoSyracuseAlfredCazenoviaPlattsburghJohnstownManchesterPotsdam

How Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K4 grants2019 6 grants2020 9 grants2021 1 grant2022 10 grants2023 10 grants2024 11 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $103K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $103K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
5 individual scholarships Recipients not named —$54,070
Alfred University Alfred, NYScholarships$10,500
Business Services Siena College Loudonville, NYScholarships$10,333
Syracuse University Syracuse, NYScholarships$10,333
University of New England Biddeford, MEScholarships$6,000
Keuka College Keuka Park, NYScholarships$6,000
Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NYScholarships$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$1,999,443$129,829$126,372$103,23611$112,411$117,523$114,234
2024$1,996,009$124,975$110,442$84,26610$95,108$112,943$109,047
2023$1,982,744$234,558$109,581$91,00010$98,052$217,347$97,077
2022$1,855,957$-121,276$148,057$100,0001$123,689$30,326$96,120
2021$2,133,903$435,787$133,178$91,0009$110,781$409,039$115,959
2020$1,829,109$120,569$114,175$70,0006—$101,744$99,149
2019$1,822,750$273,196$94,187$60,0004—$260,530$92,320

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Alfred University describes its mission as helping students realize their purpose through Intersections, Mentorship, and Inclusivity. The University of New England says it prepares students to thrive in a changing world and improve the health of people, communities, and the planet. Keuka College describes its mission as creating exemplary citizens and leaders to serve the nation and world.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $103,236 through 11 grants. Awards ranged from $6,000 to $14,000, with a median grant of $10,333. The largest grants included $14,000 to an individual recipient, $13,070 to an individual recipient, and $10,500 each to Alfred University, SUNY Potsdam, and an individual recipient Community College. All were designated for scholarships. Other listed recipients included Siena College and Syracuse University ($10,333 each), and the University of New England, Keuka College, an individual recipient, and the Fashion Institute of Technology ($6,000 each).

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138's only listed officer is Community Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Community Bank NA

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    $2K (2022) → $22K (2025)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Bank Of America (2019–2022) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Community Bank NA — Trustee: $22KCommunity Bank NATrustee$22K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to Community Bank NA (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138

How much does Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 give each year?

Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 gave $103K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 10 grants.

What is Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138's typical grant size?

Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138's median grant in 2025 was $10,333, and its average grant was $9,385, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 give grants?

Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (6%).

Does Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (11 grants).

Who are Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138's largest grantees?

Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138's largest 2025 grantees include Alfred University ($10,500), Business Services Siena College ($10,333) and Syracuse University ($10,333), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($54,070), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138?

Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138 fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Alfred University describes its mission as helping students realize their purpose through Intersections, Mentorship, and Inclusivity. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138?

The filing directs nominees to contact their high school principal and apply through the high school guidance department. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138's EIN?

Eleanor Dillenbeck Scholarship 001138's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6121934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)

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