The Dillon Foundation
The Dillon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $128K.
The Dillon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dillon Foundation gave $85K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $28K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $84,708
- +10.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $28,236
- +10.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $29,648
- Total assets
- $1,576,997
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (60% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Dillon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Epilepsy Foundation ($51K). Together the top 3 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Dillon Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% 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
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2025) to $94K (2023). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy Foundation Landover, MD | General Support | $50,825 |
| Don Mills Achievement Center Warren, PA | General Support | $29,648 |
| Youngsville Free Methodist Church Youngsville, PA | General Support | $4,235 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,576,997 | $144,615 | $106,534 | $84,708 | 3 | $88,600 | $128,028 | $92,538 |
| 2025 | $1,538,543 | $83,988 | $95,404 | $76,438 | 3 | $80,029 | $68,792 | $88,300 |
| 2024 | $1,550,774 | $33,721 | $98,622 | $80,248 | 3 | $84,917 | $27,326 | $81,107 |
| 2023 | $1,615,288 | $-853 | $115,294 | $94,334 | 3 | $97,896 | $24,044 | $83,810 |
| 2022 | $1,730,206 | $151,281 | $104,073 | $83,571 | 3 | $87,523 | $130,684 | $98,336 |
| 2021 | $1,683,586 | $54,214 | $107,472 | $80,357 | 3 | — | $39,024 | $87,014 |
| 2020 | $1,737,152 | $270,341 | $102,104 | $84,012 | 3 | — | $256,530 | $83,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dillon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dillon Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$17K (2023) → $19K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $19K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Dillon Foundation
How much does The Dillon Foundation give each year?
The Dillon Foundation gave $85K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $76K across 3 grants.
What is The Dillon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dillon Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $29,648, and its average grant was $28,236, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dillon Foundation give grants?
The Dillon Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (40%).
Does The Dillon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dillon Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Dillon Foundation?
The Dillon Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (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 is The Dillon Foundation's EIN?
The Dillon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6228773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
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