Everett Mckinley Dirksen Endowment Fund
Historical FunderPekin, Illinois · EIN 36-6132816 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,050 and $9,947.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TIFFANY WHITE |
|---|---|
| Address | THE DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL CENTER, 2815 BROADWAY, PEKIN IL 61554 |
| Phone | 3093477113 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED VIA AN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM SENT VIA E-MAIL TO THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR. THE APPLICATION INCLUDES THESE ELEMENTS: PROJECT TITLE, ABSTRACT, APPLICANT'S CONTACT INFORMATION AND CURRICULUM VITA, A PROJECT DESCRIPTION (GOALS, RESEARCH METHODS, CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIELD), BUDGET, AND LETTER OF REFERENCE (FOR GRADUATE STUDENT APPLICATIONS). |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST BE CITIZENS OF THE U.S. AND RESIDING IN THE U.S. GRADUATE STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN A PHD PROGRAM AND HAVE PASSED QUALIFYING EXAMS. PROJECTS MUST BE RELATED TO THE STUDY OF THE U.S. CONGRESS. |
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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Lahood scholars | $10,500 |
| Wonderfilm LLC | New York, NY | Congressional research grant | $9,947 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Chicago, IL | Congressional research grant | $8,000 |
| Pchs Closeup | Pekin, IL | Pchs closeup | $5,050 |
| University of Ky Research Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Congressional research grant | $3,965 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($16,508). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,970 | 10 |
| 2023 | $55,051 | 11 |
| 2022 | $51,103 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601569349100715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6132816
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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