Dillon Foundation
Sterling, Illinois · EIN 366059349 · Private foundation
Dillon Foundation is a private foundation based in Sterling, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.1M in grants paid and $58.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,010 individual grants from this funder — $22.2M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Dillon Foundation funds
Dillon Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Park District TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT | Sterling, IL | $868K | 2025 |
| Sterling Riverfront Foundation TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/DEV | Sterling, IL | $822K | 2024 |
| Community Unit School District 5 IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION | Sterling, IL | $639K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Dillon Foundation
Dillon Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Dillon Foundation
- Does Dillon Foundation accept grant applications?
- Dillon Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Dillon Foundation fund?
- Dillon Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Sterling Park District, Sterling Riverfront Foundation, Community Unit School District 5. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Dillon Foundation give in grants?
- Dillon Foundation reported $3.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.2M over 1,010 grants.
- Where is Dillon Foundation located?
- Dillon Foundation is based in Sterling, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366059349.
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