The Canterbury Foundation Ltd
Historical FunderDixon, Illinois · EIN 36-3614304 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TIMOTHY BOLES |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 PEORIA AVE, DIXON IL 61021 |
| Phone | 3124208715 |
| Form and materials | FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, STUDENTS MUST SEND IN A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR FUNDS ALONG WITH A BRIEF RESUME OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS. THIS IS USUALLY SUBMITTED VIA A TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES. THE FOUNDATION THEN REVIEWS THE REQUEST AND WILL AWARD FUNDS TO THE MOST DESERVING CANDIDATES TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUALS IN PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. |
| Deadlines | NONE. |
| Restrictions | NO SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS EXIST, BUT MOST RECIPIENTS RESIDE IN ILLINOIS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between Beats Inc | Dixon, IL | Operating contribution | $280,000 |
| Viva Performing Arts | Dixon, IL | Operating contribution | $75,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Dixon, IL | Operating contribution/education | $9,273 |
| Dixon High School Theather | Dixon, IL | Operating contribution | $4,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,128). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $370,901 | 5 |
| 2024 | $463,621 | 4 |
| 2023 | $656,400 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632399349101403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3614304
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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