Funder directory → Illinois → DILLON FOUNDATION
Private foundation · STERLING, IL · EIN 366059349DILLON FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$1,000–$45,325
median $6,000
Giving (latest FY)
$3,580,339
134 grants · FY2025
Assets
$79,325,707
gives nationally
Application form & materials: SUBMIT A LETTER STATING PURPOSE OF GRANT AND INCLUDE COPY OF EXEMPTION LETTER
Deadlines: NONE
Restrictions: NONE
Contact: PETER DILLON · PO BOX 537, STERLING, IL, 61081 · 8156269000
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING PARK DISTRICT · STERLING, IL | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT | $867,500 |
| STERLING RIVERFRONT FOUNDATION · STERLING, IL | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/DEV | $382,500 |
| WOODLAWN ARTS ACADEMY · STERLING, IL | TO SUPPORT ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $230,347 |
| STERLING PARK DISTRICT - MUSEUM · STERLING, IL | TO SUPPORT ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $196,472 |
| UNITED WAY OF WHITESIDE COUNTY · STERLING, IL | TO SUPPORT HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES | $192,750 |
| COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 · STERLING, IL | IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION | $159,259 |
| STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY · STERLING, IL | TO SUPPORT ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $153,000 |
| YMCA AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS · CHAMPAIGN, IL | TO SUPPORT HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES | $7,500 |
| YWCA OF THE SAUK VALLEY · STERLING, IL | TO SUPPORT HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES | $22,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.