The Dixon Foundation
The Dixon Foundation is a private foundation based in Hoover, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including a pediatric research fellowship program, churches, educational organizations, and other charitable groups.
The Dixon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dixon Foundation gave $253K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Alabama. 73% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,911
- +23.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,496
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $4,953,093
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (16 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dixon Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit the requested materials in writing to The Dixon Foundation.
- Review Cycle
- September 30 each calendar year. The September 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- September 30 each calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: The Dixon Foundation
Mailing address: 2539 John Hawkins Pkwy Ste 101-325, Hoover, AL 35244
Phone: (205) 899-4402
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dixon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UAB Department of Pedatrics ($202K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 61 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing says the foundation’s restrictions are for areas mostly centered around Birmingham or central Alabama. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama; 5% went to Georgia, 1% to Indiana, 1% to Virginia, and less than 1% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dixon Foundation open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 22 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2023) to $263K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UAB Department of Pedatrics Birmingham, AL | Post-Doctoral Fellowships | $201,511 |
| Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Vestavia Hills, AL | Support of Programs | $10,100 |
| Camp Smile-a-Mile Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $5,100 |
| Times Out Inc Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $5,000 |
| Daniels Drive Peachtree Corners, GA | Support of Programs | $5,000 |
| Alabama Game Changers Hoover, AL | Support of Programs | $5,000 |
| Double Oak Community Church Mt Laurel Birmingham, AL | Support of Programs | $5,000 |
| All Saints Catholic Church Dunwoody, GA | Support of Programs | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church Atlanta, GA | Support of Programs | $2,500 |
| Ashford Park School Education Foundation Brookhaven, GA | Support of Programs | $2,500 |
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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 | $4,953,093 | $401,192 | $569,262 | $252,911 | 22 | $391,825 | $222,640 | $329,367 |
| 2023 | $5,094,091 | $322,606 | $459,491 | $204,626 | 10 | $338,477 | $210,500 | $312,035 |
| 2022 | $5,239,743 | $243,972 | $552,683 | $262,571 | 9 | $416,564 | $111,178 | $314,696 |
| 2021 | $5,548,324 | $419,293 | $571,144 | $247,201 | 10 | $444,261 | $292,410 | $333,094 |
| 2020 | $5,700,185 | $-662,979 | $590,286 | $239,626 | 10 | — | — | $306,762 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dixon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $329K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission statement is not provided. Its 2024 grants include support for pediatric research, organizational programs, education, and other charitable activities. For example, grantee Alabama Game Changers describes its mission as connecting medical and educational communities to help children with dyslexia in Alabama. Ashford Park School Education Foundation says it supports curriculum and capital improvements for Ashford Park School, while Alabama Shakespeare Festival describes its work as theater productions and educational and outreach programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $252,911. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $201,511, with a median of $2,500. The largest grant was $201,511 to UAB Department of Pediatrics for post-doctoral fellowships. Other notable grants included $10,100 to Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church and $5,100 to Camp Smile-A-Mile, both for support of programs, and $5,000 each to Times Out Inc, Daniels Drive, Alabama Game Changers, and Double Oak Community Church Mt Laurel.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are instructed to submit a written description of the organization, the nature and dollar range of the request, and a copy of the organization’s tax-exempt status letter. The filing lists the geographic restriction as areas mostly centered around Birmingham or central Alabama.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alice D Grotnes as president, Joy Levio as vice president and treasurer, and Cristi C Dixon as vice president and secretary.
The Dixon Foundation is led by Alice D. Grotnes, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice D. Grotnes
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Cristi C. Dixon
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Joy Levio
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Alice D Grotnes (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Dixon Foundation
How much does The Dixon Foundation give each year?
The Dixon Foundation gave $253K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $205K across 10 grants.
What is The Dixon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dixon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $11,496, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dixon Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Dixon Foundation give grants?
The Dixon Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (5 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Dixon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Dixon Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Programs" (21 grants).
Who are The Dixon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dixon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UAB Department of Pedatrics ($201,511), Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church ($10,100) and Camp Smile-a-Mile ($5,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dixon Foundation?
The Dixon Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $392K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $329K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dixon Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission statement is not provided. Its 2024 grants include support for pediatric research, organizational programs, education, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dixon Foundation?
Submit the requested materials in writing to The Dixon Foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dixon Foundation's EIN?
The Dixon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0944809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Dixon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dixon-foundation-morg_bcc1ae3c2c804a5a8d6dbbd3fc902ceb
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