D F Dillon Foundation
Invitation OnlyLincoln, Nebraska · EIN 91-1805591 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8.1M
Organizations funded112
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$161.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $1,000,000 |
| Doane College | Crete, NE | Program | $500,000 |
| Pius X Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $500,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Program | $500,000 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $475,000 |
| Regis University | Denver, CO | Program | $300,000 |
| Audubon Nebraska | Denton, NE | Capital improvements | $250,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Program | $250,000 |
| Lincoln City Library Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $250,000 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Program | $215,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Capital improvements | $200,000 |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $200,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $176,000 |
| Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE | Program | $175,000 |
| Women's Care Center | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $175,000 |
| St Teresa's School | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $150,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $125,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Lincoln, NE | Program | $100,000 |
| Teammates | Lincoln, NE | Program | $100,000 |
| Family Service Association of Linco | Lincoln, NE | Program | $85,000 |
| Brady Public Schools | Brady, NE | Capital improvements | $75,000 |
| Roncalli Catholic High School | Omaha, NE | Program | $66,000 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat Ho | Waverly, NE | Capital improvements | $65,000 |
| Friendship Home of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Program | $62,000 |
| Lincoln Literacy | Lincoln, NE | Program | $61,000 |
| Madonna School | Omaha, NE | Program | $60,000 |
| St Agnes Academy Foundation | Alliance, NE | Capital improvements | $57,200 |
| Angels Among US | Omaha, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| Camp Kateri Tekakwitha | Mccool Junction, NE | Capital improvements | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Omaha, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| Concordia University | Seward, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| Eastmont Towers Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Program | $50,000 |
| Hopespoke | Lincoln, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Lincoln, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| Nebraska Children & Families Founda | Lincoln, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| North American Martyrs School | Lincoln, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| Northeast Family Center | Lincoln, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| Omaha Home for Boys | Omaha, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| St James School | Crete, NE | Capital improvements | $50,000 |
| St Michael's School | Lincoln, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| Tabitha Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Program | $50,000 |
| Diocese of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | Program | $40,000 |
| Lincoln Public Schools Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Program | $40,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | Lincoln, NE | Program | $40,000 |
| YMCA | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $40,000 |
| Eps Pregnancy Services | Omaha, NE | Program | $35,000 |
| St John the Apostle School | Lincoln, NE | Program | $35,000 |
| Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | Program | $30,000 |
| Catholic Social Services | Lincoln, NE | Program | $30,000 |
| Christian Heritage Childrens Home | Walton, NE | Program | $30,000 |
| Clinic With a Heart | Lincoln, NE | Program | $30,000 |
| Durham Western Heritage Museum | Omaha, NE | Program | $30,000 |
| Lincoln Symphony Orchestra | Lincoln, NE | Program | $30,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen | Lincoln, NE | Capital improvements | $30,000 |
| Villa Marie | Waverly, NE | Program | $30,000 |
| Centerpointe | Lincoln, NE | Program | $25,000 |
| Child Saving Institute | Omaha, NE | Program | $25,000 |
| Heartland Cancer Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Program | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 112 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,130,700 | 112 |
| 2024 | $6,549,875 | 113 |
| 2023 | $6,475,158 | 92 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349103003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1805591
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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