Dickert Family Foundation
Historical FunderLigonier, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1820176 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $36,700.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Dickert Family Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 East Main Street, Ligonier PA 15658 |
| Phone | 7249892583 |
| Form and materials | Via mail. |
| Deadlines | No deadline. |
| Restrictions | None. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickert Family Foundation MI | East Lansing, MI | Start a New Foundation | $1,381,245 |
| Child Family Charities Lansing | Lansing, MI | Imagination Library | $36,700 |
| The Davies Project | Lansing, MI | To assist in continuing the nonprofits mission.Driver and Cbyer Securities | $20,000 |
| Ligionier Valley School District | Ligionier, PA | LV College Now | $15,000 |
| Union Mission | Latrobe, PA | Shelter Services and Counseling | $10,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($116,531). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,579,476 | 8 |
| 2024 | $290,777 | 5 |
| 2023 | $281,044 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103143
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1820176
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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