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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 37-1233371

W Darrell Kilton Foundation

A private foundation in Litchfield, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 22 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending May 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
Advisory Committee WDKilton Foundat
P O Box 410
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3935
Form and materials
Petition to the advisory committee stating facts as to eligibility and merits supporting request for funds.
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
Organizations exempt under IRS Code Sec-501 primarily for Litchfield, IL and surrounding area.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,144,028

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $10,575,601
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,106,221

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $10,801,871
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,154,524

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $10,857,937
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,020,574

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $11,206,080
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,004,207

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $11,370,636
  • Tax year 2019

    $981,391

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $11,456,887
  • Tax year 2018

    $965,750

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $11,652,422

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Litchfield Park DistrictAddress not given on the return

    Construct restroom/concession stand

    $162,000
  2. Litchfield CUSD #12Address not given on the return

    SCI expansion

    $162,000
  3. HSHS St Francis HospitalAddress not given on the return

    to convert one surgical suite

    $130,000
  4. The Next NetworkLitchfield, IL

    vehicle purchase and Outreachprogram materials

    $130,000
  5. City of LitchfieldAddress not given on the return

    to install two addtl pickleball courtsat Madison Park

    $109,000
  6. Litchfield Unlimited CorporationLitchfield, IL

    recreation and wellness facility

    $100,000
  7. Litchfield CUSD #12Address not given on the return

    Panther Field Press Box repairs,security upgrade magazine publication

    $78,000
  8. Lincoln Land Community CollegeAddress not given on the return

    College NOW program

    $65,000
  9. Litchfield Community Youth Development ProgramLitchfield, IL

    outdoor recreation acitvities

    $49,900
  10. Litchfield Police DepartmentAddress not given on the return

    purchase TruNarc Handheld analyzer

    $33,000
  11. Hearts United AssociationLitchfield, IL

    Emerency AssistanceProgram

    $20,540
  12. Litchfield Sports BoostersAddress not given on the return

    replace and update football and soccer posts

    $18,000
  13. Litchfield Community PartnersLitchfield, IL

    purchase equipment to be used for community events

    $15,000
  14. Make-ItAddress not given on the return

    scholarships

    $12,000
  15. Litchfield Fire DepartmentAddress not given on the return

    Purchase an alpha door forcible entry prop

    $10,000
  16. Crabtree CemeteryAddress not given on the return

    ongoing cemetary expenses

    $10,000
  17. First Baptist Church LitchfieldAddress not given on the return

    cirriculum expenses and laptopsfor teachers and students

    $10,000
  18. Montgomery County Cancer AssociationHillsboro, IL

    financial assistance to thosediagnosed with cancer

    $10,000
  19. Zion Lutheran SchoolAddress not given on the return

    purchase Lego STEM kits

    $5,709
  20. Mt Olive Care CenterAddress not given on the return

    Purchase nutritious food items forchildren in the Litchfield School District

    $5,000
  21. Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome CenterLitchfield, IL

    purchase swinging panel display

    $4,879
  22. Operation ElfAddress not given on the return

    Christmas gifts for needy families

    $4,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Mental health1 grant $130,00039% of the total
  2. Sports and recreation1 grant $100,00030% of the total
  3. Youth development1 grant $49,90015% of the total
  4. Human services1 grant $20,5406% of the total
  5. Community development1 grant $15,0005% of the total
  6. Education1 grant $10,0003% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $4,8791% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois22 grants $1,144,028

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

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

  • Bank & Trust CompanyTrustee Hours 20Pay $157,870

The return

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