Private foundation · EIN 23-7215341 · Dixon, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dixon Community Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $31K total, median $2,500. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$31K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Lee CountyDixon, ILOperating contribution$6,000
Dixon Family YMCADixon, ILOperating contribution$5,500
Dixon Public LibraryDixon, ILOperating contribution$4,110
Dixon Petunia FestivalDixon, ILOperating contribution$4,000
Dixon Il Police DepartmentDixon, ILOperating contribution$3,000
Good FellowsDixon, ILOperating contribution$2,500
Dixon Habitat for HumanityDixon, ILOperating contribution$1,500
Buddy Bags of DixonDixon, ILOperating contribution$1,000
Dixon in BloomDixon, ILOperating contribution$1,000
Home of HopeDixon, ILOperating contribution$1,000
Lee County Sheriff DeptDixon, ILShop program$1,000

About this foundation

Dixon Community Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dixon, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1973. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dixon Community Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dixon Community Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $31K across 11 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Dixon Community Trust give?

Illinois (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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