W Darrell Kilton Foundation
The W Darrell Kilton Foundation is a private foundation based in Litchfield, Illinois. Established in 1990, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a single employee and serves as the largest funder in the Litchfield area by total giving.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.6M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+3.4% YoY
Grant Count
22
+29.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-20.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds various community improvement projects in the Litchfield area. Recent funding priorities include:
- Communication network upgrades and replacements
- Animal welfare programs (spay and neuter services)
- Water system repairs and infrastructure improvements
- Recreational and wellness facilities
- Community youth development and outdoor recreation activities
- Sports and athletic programs
- Business and community development initiatives
Grantmaking
Grant Range
& Frequency**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on the Litchfield, Illinois area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of May 2025)
- Total assets: $10,575,601
- Total giving: $1,144,028
- Total revenues: $916,576
- Total expenses: $1,323,863
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,575,601 | $10,801,871 | $10,857,937 |
| Revenue | $916,576 | $823,852 | $848,462 |
| Expenses | $1,323,863 | $1,261,447 | $1,312,693 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,144,028 | $1,106,221 | $1,154,524 |
| Net Investment Income | $935,707 | $1,061,157 | $807,328 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,283,699 | $1,144,057 | $1,106,193 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation actively accepts grant applications from organizations in the Litchfield area. Recent grantmaking demonstrates ongoing commitment to community infrastructure, youth development, recreational facilities, and local business support.
W. Darrell Kilton Foundation Applications Now Available | The Journal-NewsRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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