The Dalton Foundation
The Dalton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Madisonville, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $17K.
The Dalton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dalton Foundation gave $17K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $16,600
- +232.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $5,533
- +10.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (60% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Dalton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Lake Castle Parents'club ($10K). Together the top 3 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $17K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Castle Parents'club Madisonville, LA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Queen's University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $3,600 |
| St Joseph Center Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $16,600 | $16,600 | 3 | $16,600 |
| 2020 | $16,600 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dalton Foundation is led by Michael A. Dalton, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael A. Dalton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 The Dalton Foundation
How much does The Dalton Foundation give each year?
The Dalton Foundation gave $17K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is The Dalton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dalton Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $3,600, and its average grant was $5,533, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dalton Foundation give grants?
The Dalton Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (22%) and Ohio (18%).
Does The Dalton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Dalton Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
What is The Dalton Foundation's EIN?
The Dalton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4055874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 27, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work The Dalton Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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