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Also known as: C/O JOSEPH KERRIGAN
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D F Dillon Foundation is a private corporation based in LINCOLN, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Joe Kerrigan Pres. It holds total assets of $57.8M. Annual income is reported at $42.9M. Total assets have grown from $20.4M in 2011 to $46.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nebraska. According to available records, D F Dillon Foundation has made 366 grants totaling $18.3M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $5.1M in 2020 to $13.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K, with an average award of $50K. The foundation has supported 135 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nebraska, Colorado, District of Columbia, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$41K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 122 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
D F Dillon Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 366 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, CO, DC.
D F Dillon Foundation has distributed a total of $18.3M across 366 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $50K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K.
D F Dillon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
D F Dillon Foundation is headquartered in LINCOLN, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Kerrigan | PRES/TREAS | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| Patrick J Kerrigan | VP/SEC/DIREC | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Donald F Dillon | DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| David B Policky | DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
$7M
Total Assets
$46.6M
Fair Market Value
$144.8M
Net Worth
$46.6M
Grants Paid
$6.5M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$4.6M
Distribution Amount
$6.6M
Total Grants
366
Total Giving
$18.3M
Average Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
135
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan FoundationCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Lincoln, NE | $500K | 2022 |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Lincoln, NE | $180K | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska FoundationPROGRAM | Lincoln, NE | $500K | 2022 |
| Southeast Community College FoundatCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Lincoln, NE | $500K | 2022 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Lincoln, NE | $250K | 2022 |
| Regis UniversityPROGRAM | Denver, CO | $250K | 2022 |
| Roncalli Catholic High SchoolCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Omaha, NE | $235K | 2022 |
| Nebraska State Historical FoundatioCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Lincoln, NE | $200K | 2022 |
| Creighton UniversityPROGRAM | Omaha, NE | $172K | 2022 |
| St Teresa'S SchoolCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Lincoln, NE | $150K | 2022 |
| Pius X FoundationCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Lincoln, NE | $150K | 2022 |
| Community Action PartnershipCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Lincoln, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| Wayne State FoundationPROGRAM | Wayne, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| Cato InstitutePROGRAM | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Audubon NebraskaPROGRAM | Denton, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| Bellevue UniversityPROGRAM | Bellevue, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| Colonial Williamsburg FoundationCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Williamsburg, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| St Elizabeth FoundationPROGRAM | Lincoln, NE | $75K | 2022 |
| St James SchoolCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Crete, NE | $69K | 2022 |
| St Agnes Academy FoundationPROGRAM | Alliance, NE | $69K | 2022 |
| Friendship Home Of LincolnPROGRAM | Lincoln, NE | $62K | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Good Counsel Retreat HoCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Waverly, NE | $60K | 2022 |
| St Thomas Aquinas ChurchCAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Lincoln, NE | $60K | 2022 |