Dekalb County History Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$963K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Dekalb County History Center?
Dekalb County History Center is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Dekalb County Community Foundation ($364K), Douglas C & Lynn M Roberts ($314K), George E& Betty Bdutton Foundation ($91K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $963K in grants to Dekalb County History Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb County Community Foundation | $364,082 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Douglas C & Lynn M Roberts | $314,249 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| George E& Betty Bdutton Foundation | $91,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | $70,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ideal Industries Foundation | $26,500 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Roberts Family Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Eades Foundation | $9,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Illinois Humanities Council Inc | $8,100 | 1 | 2021 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $5,200 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2019) to $239K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $204K.
What grants has Dekalb County History Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dekalb County Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $136,212 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | George E& Betty Bdutton Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $23,000 |
| 2025 | Roberts Family Foundation Inc | THE DEKALB COUNTY HISTORY CENTER IS IN THE PROCESS OF RESTORING AN HISTORIC BUILDING, MAKING IT USABLE FOR ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT, WHILE MAKING THE ENTIRE CAMPUS A USABLE SPACE. THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES HAS MADE AVAILABLE OF UP TO $500,000 IN MATCHING GRANTS FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE ROBERTS FAMILY FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED $20,000 IN SUPPORT OF THIS PROJECT. | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Douglas C & Lynn M Roberts | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $110,000 |
| 2024 | Dekalb County Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,413 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | George E& Betty Bdutton Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Eades Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $9,000 |
| 2023 | Douglas C & Lynn M Roberts | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $95,400 |
| 2023 | NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Dekalb County Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $38,099 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,200 |
| 2023 | George E& Betty Bdutton Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Douglas C & Lynn M Roberts | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $55,249 |
| 2022 | Dekalb County Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,622 |
| 2022 | George E& Betty Bdutton Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Ideal Industries Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $4,167 |
| 2021 | Dekalb County Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,339 |
| 2021 | George E& Betty Bdutton Foundation | GRANT | $33,000 |
| 2021 | Douglas C & Lynn M Roberts | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Ideal Industries Foundation | CHARITABLE | $8,333 |
| 2021 | Illinois Humanities Council Inc | COMMUNITY GRANT | $8,100 |
| 2020 | Douglas C & Lynn M Roberts | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $23,600 |
| 2020 | Dekalb County Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,462 |
| 2020 | Ideal Industries Foundation | CHARITABLE | $7,000 |
| 2019 | Dekalb County Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,935 |
| 2019 | Ideal Industries Foundation | CHARITABLE | $7,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Dekalb County History Center?
Dekalb County History Center is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Dekalb County Community Foundation ($364K), Douglas C & Lynn M Roberts ($314K), George E& Betty Bdutton Foundation ($91K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $963K in grants to Dekalb County History Center between 2019–2025.
Who is Dekalb County History Center's largest funder?
Dekalb County Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Dekalb County History Center, with $364K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Dekalb County History Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $963K in grants to Dekalb County History Center across 28 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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