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The Dillon Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, Maryland, and Maine. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE POLG FOUNDATION INC
$1.8M
8%
Islesboro Islands Trust
$1.2M
6%
LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION
$685K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DILLON FUND?
No. THE DILLON FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DILLON FUND give?
THE DILLON FUND primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Maryland, and Maine. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE DILLON FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DILLON FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DILLON FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE DILLON FUND awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DILLON FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE DILLON FUND awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include THE POLG FOUNDATION INC, Islesboro Islands Trust, and LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DILLON FUND?
THE DILLON FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.