The Dictionary Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$459K
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
56
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The Dictionary Project?
The Dictionary Project is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Columbus Rotary Foundation Inc ($75K), Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 ($59K), Baroness Kandy Kaye Horn Foundation ($47K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $459K in grants to The Dictionary Project between 2019–2026.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $107K (2023). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $27K.
What grants has The Dictionary Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 | ASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING | $12,052 |
| 2026 | Coeur D'Alene Elks Lodge Number | DICTIONARY PROGRAM | $7,968 |
| 2026 | Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE | ASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING | $6,912 |
| 2025 | Rotary Club of Gainesville Foundation Inc | Provide dictionaries to the public. | $15,939 |
| 2025 | Columbus Rotary Foundation Inc | DICTIONARY PROJECT GRANT | $14,304 |
| 2025 | Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 | ASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING | $10,601 |
| 2025 | Weld Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,488 |
| 2025 | Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE | ASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING | $7,296 |
| 2025 | Coeur D'Alene Elks Lodge Number | DICTIONARY PROGRAM | $7,015 |
| 2025 | Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $7,008 |
| 2025 | RCB Charitable Foundation Inc | The Dictionary Project | $4,500 |
| 2024 | Columbus Rotary Foundation Inc | DICTIONARY PROJECT GRANT | $14,850 |
| 2024 | Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 | ASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING | $10,431 |
| 2024 | Fullerton Elks Lodge No 1993 BPOE | ASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING | $8,006 |
| 2024 | Weld Community Foundation | PROGRAM | $7,584 |
| 2024 | Rotary Club of Gainesville Foundation Inc | Provide dictionaries to public schools | $7,231 |
| 2024 | Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE | ASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING | $7,020 |
| 2024 | Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $6,240 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,400 |
| 2023 | The Rotary Club of Houston Foundation Inc | Provide support to Org's mission | $45,090 |
| 2023 | Columbus Rotary Foundation Inc | DICTIONARY PROJECT GRANT | $14,400 |
| 2023 | Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 | ASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING | $14,116 |
| 2023 | Fullerton Elks Lodge No 1993 BPOE | ASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING | $7,524 |
| 2023 | Orange Elks Lodge No 1475 BPOE | ASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING | $7,110 |
| 2023 | Weld Community Foundation | PROGRAM | $6,660 |
| 2023 | The Allstate Foundation | HELPING HANDS GROUP GRANTS GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | RCB Charitable Foundation Inc | Lynn Rotary Dictionary Project | $4,230 |
| 2023 | Rotary Club of Pike County Foundation | Dictionaries to 3rd and 4th Graders | $1,521 |
| 2023 | Rotary Club of Pike County Foundation | Dictionaries to 3rd and 4th Graders | $1,521 |
| 2022 | Baroness Kandy Kaye Horn Foundation | EXEMPT FUNCTION | $47,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Dictionary Project?
The Dictionary Project is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Columbus Rotary Foundation Inc ($75K), Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 ($59K), Baroness Kandy Kaye Horn Foundation ($47K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $459K in grants to The Dictionary Project between 2019–2026.
Who is The Dictionary Project's largest funder?
Columbus Rotary Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Dictionary Project, with $75K across 5 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Dictionary Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $459K in grants to The Dictionary Project across 56 grants from 23 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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