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THE DILLON FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $2.1M across 37 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE POLG FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY
$1.8M
8%
Islesboro Islands Trust
Islesboro, ME
$1.2M
6%
LIVING CLASSROOMS FOUNDATION
BALTIMORE, MD
$685K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 112 grantees
- 17 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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.