Private foundation · EIN 36-3557056 · Streator, Illinois

Dieken Family Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $77K total, median $6,397. 92% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$77K
Median grant
$6,397
Stays in IL
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Streator Child Development CenterStreator, ILDay care center$10K
Streator YMCAStreator, ILSupport of charitable purpose$10K
Streator Food PantryStreator, ILSupport of charitable purpose$10K
City of StreatorStreator, ILMural$8,000
Streator Fourth of July CelebrationStreator, ILCommunity celebration$7,500
The Streator Ramp BuildersStreator, ILTo build wheelchair ramps$7,000
Streator Township High SchoolStreator, ILWelding shop & wood shop$5,795
Riverview CemeteryStreator, ILTo support chariatable purpose$5,156
Engle Lane TheatreStreator, ILSupport theatre production$4,964
Poco a PocoMurray, KYSummer music fest$3,675
Streator High School FoundationStreator, ILStreator-area ceo$3,000
Illinois Valley Community CollegeOglesby, ILScholarships$2,000

By state: Illinois 11 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Dieken Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Streator, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 Dieken Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Dieken Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $77K across 12 grants, a median of $6,397.

Where does Dieken Family Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (11 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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