The Dillard Foundation
The Dillard Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $527K. Net investment income was $226K.
The Dillard Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dillard Foundation gave $527K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $527,200
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,900
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,550
- Total assets
- $3,527,478
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Dillard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dillard University ($250K). Together the top 8 received $527K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 35 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dillard Foundation gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $431K (2021) to $565K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $527K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dillard University New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| The Santa Fe Opera Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Cooper Riis Mill Spring, NC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $11,100 |
| Opera Omaha Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Medical Project Madison, WI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $100 |
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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 | $3,527,478 | $289,120 | $592,381 | $527,200 | 8 | $532,040 | $226,279 | $244,729 |
| 2023 | $3,818,343 | $176,392 | $589,669 | $541,125 | 7 | $543,345 | $133,485 | $243,855 |
| 2022 | $4,227,392 | $310,486 | $531,700 | $483,700 | 9 | $485,912 | $265,172 | $259,440 |
| 2021 | $4,440,993 | $1,097,494 | $480,588 | $431,160 | 7 | $433,740 | $453,309 | $276,349 |
| 2020 | $3,824,569 | $313,124 | $601,243 | $565,000 | 4 | — | $136,316 | $227,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dillard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $245K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dillard Foundation is led by David B. Dillard, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David B. Dillard
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annakarin Dillard
Vice President, S & T
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Dillard
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Dillard
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Dillard Foundation
How much does The Dillard Foundation give each year?
The Dillard Foundation gave $527K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $541K across 7 grants.
What is The Dillard Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dillard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,550, and its average grant was $65,900, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dillard Foundation give grants?
The Dillard Foundation's top state is Louisiana, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (31%) and North Carolina (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (3 grants).
Does The Dillard Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dillard Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dillard Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dillard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dillard University ($250,000), The Santa Fe Opera ($150,000) and Cooper Riis ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dillard Foundation?
The Dillard Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $532K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dillard Foundation?
The Dillard Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Boulder, CO. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Dillard Foundation's EIN?
The Dillard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3318226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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