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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-6059349

Dillon Foundation

A private foundation in Sterling, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 134 grants and $3.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Oct 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Peter Dillon
PO Box 537
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-9000
Form and materials
Submit a letter stating purpose of grant and include copy of exemption letter
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,580,339

    Grants listed
    134
    Assets, end of year
    $79,325,707

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,392,896

    Grants listed
    148
    Assets, end of year
    $73,299,822

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,907,295

    Grants listed
    136
    Assets, end of year
    $63,304,571

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,688,883

    Grants listed
    142
    Assets, end of year
    $61,156,138

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,054,422

    Grants listed
    140
    Assets, end of year
    $71,579,252

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,114,552

    Grants listed
    139
    Assets, end of year
    $58,588,884

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,226,297

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $63,472,583

  • Tax year 2017

    $3,322,905

    Grants listed
    154
    Assets, end of year
    $62,295,648

Grants paid in 2024

134 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Sterling Park DistrictSterling, IL

    To support community improvement

    $867,500
  2. Sterling Riverfront FoundationSterling, IL

    To support community improvement/dev

    $382,500
  3. Woodlawn Arts AcademySterling, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $230,347
  4. Sterling Park District - Museum AssociationSterling, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $196,472
  5. United Way of Whiteside CountyRock Falls, IL

    To support human service activities

    $192,750
  6. Community Unit School District 5Sterling, IL

    In support of education/instruction

    $159,259
  7. Sterling Public LibrarySterling, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $153,000
  8. Greater Sterling Development CorpSterling, IL

    To support community improvement

    $144,566
  9. Whiteside Area Career CenterSterling, IL

    To support education/instruction

    $84,000
  10. Sauk Valley Community College FoundationDixon, IL

    To support education/instruction

    $78,000
  11. Rock River Hospice and HomeSterling, IL

    In support of human service

    $68,850
  12. City of SterlingSterling, IL

    To support community improvement

    $57,958
  13. Sterling Rock Falls Family YMCASterling, IL

    In support of human service

    $55,000
  14. Sterling Schools FoundationSterling, IL

    To support education/instruction

    $49,000
  15. First Presbyterian ChurchSterling, IL

    In support of religion/spiritual dev

    $36,750
  16. Grace Episcopal ChurchSterling, IL

    To support religion/spiritual develo

    $36,000
  17. Timber Lake PlayhouseMount Carroll, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $31,000
  18. Whiteside County Senior CenterSterling, IL

    To support human service activites

    $29,500
  19. Rock River Stone Real Estate LLCRock Falls, IL

    To support community improvement

    $25,000
  20. St Mary's School Saints ClubRaleigh, NC

    In support of education/instruction

    $25,000
  21. CGH Health FoundationSterling, IL

    To support health/general and relate

    $22,000
  22. Sterling Rock Falls Historical SocietySterling, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $22,000
  23. YWCA of the Sauk ValleySterling, IL

    To support human service activities

    $22,000
  24. St Mark's Episcopal ChurchGeneva, IL

    To support religion/spiritual develo

    $20,000
  25. Mayo Foundation for Medical Educati and ResearchRochester, MN

    To support health/general

    $18,500
  26. The Salvation ArmySterling, IL

    To support human service activities

    $16,500
  27. Sauk Valley FoodbankSterling, IL

    To support food, nutrition, and ag

    $16,250
  28. Rock Falls Elementary SchoolRock Falls, IL

    In support of education/instruction

    $15,488
  29. Rock River Valley Self Help EnterprisesSterling, IL

    To support education/instruction

    $15,000
  30. The Museum of FlightTukwila, WA

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $14,000
  31. The Associated Colleges of IllinoisChicago, IL

    To support education/instruction

    $12,500
  32. Cornerstone Special CareSterling, IL

    To support health/general

    $12,000
  33. Berea CollegeBerea, KY

    To support education/instruction

    $10,500
  34. Coloma Township Park DistrictRock Falls, IL

    To support recreation, leisure, spor

    $10,000
  35. Community Christmas for ChildrenSterling, IL

    To support human service activities

    $10,000
  36. Living Well Cancer Resource CenterGeneva, IL

    In support of health/general related

    $10,000
  37. Lutheran Social Services of IllinoisSterling, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $10,000
  38. Rock Falls Public LibraryRock Falls, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $10,000
  39. Tri-County Opportunities CouncilRock Falls, IL

    To support housing & shelter

    $10,000
  40. Twin City Public Action to Deliver Shelter IncSterling, IL

    To support public safety/emergency

    $10,000
  41. Girl Scouts of Northern IllinoisFreeport, IL

    In support of youth development

    $9,500
  42. Franklin Creek Conservation AssociationFranklin Grove, IL

    To support environmental quality

    $9,000
  43. Presbyterian Church (USA) FoundatioJeffersonville, IN

    To support religion/spiritual develo

    $9,000
  44. St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TN

    To support health/general and relate

    $9,000
  45. The Culver Educational FoundationCulver, IN

    To support education/instruction

    $8,750
  46. University of DubuqueDubuque, IA

    To support education/instruction

    $8,750
  47. Rock Falls Township High School District 301Rock Falls, IL

    To support education/instruction

    $8,712
  48. Bi-County Cooperative FoundationSterling, IL

    In support of education/instruction

    $8,500
  49. Boy Scouts of America Blackhawk Area CouncilRockford, IL

    In support of youth development

    $8,500
  50. Erie County SPCAWest Seneca, NY

    In support of animals

    $8,000
  51. Rockford UniversityRockford, IL

    To support education/instruction

    $8,000
  52. University of Colorado Foundation IncDenver, CO

    To support education/instruction

    $8,000
  53. Hope Cancer Wellness CenterDixon, IL

    In support of human service

    $7,500
  54. The Nature Conservancy of Il ChapterChicago, IL

    To support environmental quality

    $7,500
  55. YMCA at University of IllinoisChampaign, IL

    To support human service activities

    $7,500
  56. ACS Relay for Life of Sauk ValleySterling, IL

    To support health/general and relate

    $7,000
  57. Mr Grey's Strays IncBrockport, NY

    In support of animals

    $7,000
  58. Northern Illinois University Foundation - WniuDekalb, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $7,000
  59. Seymour LibraryBrockport, NY

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $7,000
  60. St Charles Library FoundationSt Peters, MO

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $7,000
  61. Sterling TownshipSterling, IL

    To support community improvement

    $7,000
  62. The Joseph F Glidden Homestead FoundationDekalb, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $7,000
  63. Whiteside County Community Health ClinicRock Falls, IL

    To support health/general and relate

    $7,000
  64. Big Brother-Big Sister of the Mississippi ValleyRock Falls, IL

    In support of youth development

    $6,500
  65. Flight for Life - ColoradoLakewood, CO

    In support of human service

    $6,500
  66. Newman Central Catholic High SchoolSterling, IL

    In support of education/instruction

    $6,137
  67. Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home PreservationDixon, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $6,000
  68. Sterling Rock Falls Day Care Agency IncSterling, IL

    In support of youth development

    $6,000
  69. American Battlefield TrustWashington, DC

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $5,000
  70. American Red Cross - Lincoln Land ChapterRock Falls, IL

    In support of human service

    $5,000
  71. Dixon Habitat for HumanityDixon, IL

    To support housing/shelter

    $5,000
  72. First Presbyterian Church PreschoolClarksville, TN

    To support education/instruction

    $5,000
  73. Junior Achievement of Heartland IncMoline, IL

    In support of youth development

    $5,000
  74. Kiwanis Club of Sterling FoundationSterling, IL

    In support of human service activiti

    $5,000
  75. Lincoln Presidential FoundationSpringfield, IL

    To support education/instruction

    $5,000
  76. Ridgewood Church PreschoolMinnetonka, MN

    To support education/instruction

    $5,000
  77. Sterling Main StreetSterling, IL

    To support community improvement

    $5,000
  78. Sustainable Berea IncBerea, KY

    To support education/instruction

    $5,000
  79. Union League Boys & Girls ClubsChicago, IL

    In support of youth development

    $5,000
  80. Eureka CollegeEureka, IL

    In support of education/instruction

    $4,500
  81. Montmorency School District 12Rock Falls, IL

    In support of education/instruction

    $4,450
  82. Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    In support of education/instruction

    $4,400
  83. East Coloma School District 12Rock Falls, IL

    In support of education/instruction

    $4,387
  84. St Mary's Grade SchoolSterling, IL

    In support of education/instruction

    $4,350
  85. Christ Lutheran SchoolSterling, IL

    In support of education/instruction

    $4,125
  86. Clinton Symphony Orchestra AssociationClinton, IA

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $4,000
  87. Cultural Literacy FoundationSterling, IL

    To support education/instruction

    $4,000
  88. King Ranch Institute for Ranch ManagementKingsville, TX

    To support education/instruction

    $4,000
  89. Special Olympics of IllinoisNormal, IL

    To support recreation, leisure, spor

    $4,000
  90. Caring Center of Rock FallsSterling, IL

    In support of human service

    $3,500
  91. Denver Zoological Foundation IncDenver, CO

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $3,500
  92. Junior Tackle Football Inc of Sterling IlSterling, IL

    To support recreation, leisure, spor

    $3,500
  93. Temple ShalomSterling, IL

    To support religion/spiritual develo

    $3,500
  94. The National Arbor Day FoundationNebraska City, NE

    To support environmental quality

    $3,500
  95. St Andrew's Catholic Elementary SchoolRock Falls, IL

    To support education/instruction

    $3,188
  96. Coloma TownshipRock Falls, IL

    To support food, nutrition, and ag

    $3,000
  97. Fox Valley Hands of HopeGeneva, IL

    In support of human service

    $3,000
  98. Happy Tails Humane SocietyRock Falls, IL

    In support of animals

    $3,000
  99. National Jewish HealthDenver, CO

    To support health/general and relate

    $3,000
  100. The United States Olympic CommitteeColorado Springs, CO

    To support recreation, leisure, spor

    $3,000
  101. Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown HTS, NY

    To support health/general related

    $2,500
  102. March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation - N Il DivisionRockford, IL

    In support of medical research

    $2,500
  103. Smile TrainNew York, NY

    In support of human service

    $2,500
  104. Whiteside County Public TransportationSterling, IL

    To support human service activities

    $2,500
  105. Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent LivingRock Falls, IL

    In support of human service

    $2,400
  106. Augustana College - WvikRock Island, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $2,000
  107. Children's Diabetes Foundation at DenverDenver, CO

    To support health/disease/disorder

    $2,000
  108. McCloud & AssociatesSterling, IL

    To support community improvement

    $2,000
  109. Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    In support of medical research

    $2,000
  110. St Vincent de Paul - Sterling Rock FallsSterling, IL

    To support community improvement

    $2,000
  111. Sterling Rock Falls Community TrustSterling, IL

    To support community improvement

    $2,000
  112. Arly Kruse Educational FoundationBoulder, CO

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $1,500
  113. Rock Falls Youth FootballRock Falls, IL

    To support recreation, leisure, spor

    $1,500
  114. Seventh Day Adventist ChurchRock Falls, IL

    To support religion/spiritual develo

    $1,500
  115. Fox Valley Ice ArenaGeneva, IL

    To support recreation, leisure, spor

    $1,000
  116. Friends of Foothills Animal ShelterGolden, CO

    In support of animals

    $1,000
  117. Hope Life CenterRock Falls, IL

    In support of human service

    $1,000
  118. Kaneville United Methodist ChurchKaneville, IL

    To support religion/spiritual develo

    $1,000
  119. Max McGraw Wildlife FoundationDundee, IL

    In support of animals

    $1,000
  120. Mayo Clinic Dept of DevelopmentRochester, MN

    In support of medical research

    $1,000
  121. National Fire Safety Council IncSterling, IL

    Public safety, disaster, preparednes

    $1,000
  122. Paws of WarSmithtown, NY

    In support of animals

    $1,000
  123. PrebornIndianapolis, IN

    In support of human service

    $1,000
  124. Save Ellis Island IncBudd Lake, NJ

    To support community improvement

    $1,000
  125. St Mary's ChurchSterling, IL

    To support religion/spiritual develo

    $1,000
  126. Rock House KidsRockford, IL

    In support of youth development

    $750
  127. Stars and Stripes Honor Flight IncMenomonee FLS, WI

    In support of human service

    $750
  128. Discovery Center Museum of Rockford IncRockford, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $500
  129. Mercy ShipsLindale, TX

    In support of human service

    $500
  130. Operation SmileNorfolk, VA

    In support of human service

    $500
  131. Providence Baptist Church of RaleighRaleigh, NC

    To support arts, culture, and humani

    $500
  132. Rockford Art MuseumRockford, IL

    To support arts, culture, humanities

    $500
  133. Summit Church Blue Ridge CampusRaleigh, NC

    To support religion/spiritual develo

    $500
  134. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    To support food, nutrition, and ag

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Community development3 grants $537,06643% of the total
  2. Arts and culture6 grants $281,34723% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $202,15016% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $79,8506% of the total
  5. Education10 grants $68,0005% of the total
  6. Animals4 grants $19,5002% of the total
  7. 8 other causes12 grants $57,7505% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois94 grants $3,372,189
  2. New York7 grants $28,000
  3. North Carolina3 grants $26,000
  4. Colorado7 grants $25,500
  5. Minnesota3 grants $24,500
  6. Indiana3 grants $18,750
  7. Kentucky2 grants $15,500
  8. Tennessee2 grants $14,000
  9. Washington1 grant $14,000
  10. Iowa2 grants $12,750

Officers, directors and trustees

13 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Peter W DillonPRESIDENT Hours 12Pay $0
  • Patrick W DillonVICE PRESIDE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gale D IngleeASST. TREASU Hours 1Pay $0
  • James BoesenASST. SECRET Hours 1Pay $0
  • John Van OsdolTREASURER Hours 12Pay $0
  • Christine TrizulnyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael DillonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brooke MillerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • John GvozdjakDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Timothy LexvoldSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary Ellen WilkinsonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Todd IngleeDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Molly McGeeDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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