The Francis J Dixon Foundation
Historical FunderLebanon, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1600852 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$34.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,050 and $27,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DIXON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 333, LEBANON PA 17042 |
| Phone | 7173890995 |
| Form and materials | ONE TO TWO PAGE LETTER OUTLINEING GRANT REQUEST |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | NUMEROUS |
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
2% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteers in Medicine | Lebanon, PA | Lebanon county healthqualified activities | $308,250 |
| Union Community Care | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $100,000 |
| United Way of Lebanon County | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $91,000 |
| Lebanon YMCA | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $75,500 |
| Wepa Empowerment Center | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $75,000 |
| Sarcc | Lebanon, PA | Sexual assult counceling | $38,300 |
| Power Packs Project | Lancaster, PA | Qualified activities | $34,911 |
| Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic | Lancaster, PA | Qualified activities | $30,000 |
| Lebanon County Library System | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $30,000 |
| The Caring Cupboard | Palmyra, PA | Qualified activities | $30,000 |
| Lebanon Area Fair | Lebanon, PA | Education | $28,000 |
| Salvation Army Lebanon | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $27,000 |
| Lebanon School Dist | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $27,000 |
| Washington Band of Anville | Annville, PA | Qualified activities | $24,000 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $21,250 |
| Developmental & Disability Services of Lebanon Valley | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $20,000 |
| Girls on the Run Lancaster - Lebanon | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $17,500 |
| Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts | Harrisburg, PA | Qualified activities | $15,000 |
| St James Players Community Theatre | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $10,750 |
| Nick Services | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $10,300 |
| Casa of Lancaster and Lebanon County | Lancaster, PA | Qualified activities | $10,000 |
| Lebanon County Cristian Ministries | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $10,000 |
| Luthercare | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $10,000 |
| Probe Lebanon | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $10,000 |
| Lebanon County Historical Society | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $10,000 |
| Lebanon County Youth Ag & Community Clubs | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $10,000 |
| Neversink Fire Company | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Dutch Council | Lititz, PA | Qualified activities | $10,000 |
| William D Lebo Memorial Foundation | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $9,120 |
| Palmyra Public Library | Palmyra, PA | Qualified activities | $9,000 |
| Community Health Council | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $8,500 |
| Elco Caring Closet | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $8,400 |
| Palmyra Education Foundation | Palmyra, PA | Qualified activities | $8,150 |
| Cadence Music and Arts Programs | Jonestown, PA | Qualified activities | $8,000 |
| Lacaster Lebanon Iu13 | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $7,850 |
| Falcon Foundation | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $7,775 |
| Literancy Council of Lancaster Lebanon | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $7,500 |
| Making a Difference of Lebanon Pa | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $7,050 |
| First Aid and Safety Patrol | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $6,000 |
| Lebanon County Special Olympics | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Tampa, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Cornwall Community Cats | Cornwall, PA | Qualified activities | $5,000 |
| Elco Emt Training Institute | Myerstown, PA | Qualified activities | $5,000 |
| Lebanon 4-H Friends | Lebanon, PA | Education | $3,000 |
| Lebanon Family Health Services | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $1,080 |
| James Biever Police Community Alliance | Cornwall, PA | Qualified activities | $750 |
| Perseverance | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $750 |
| Cedar Foundation | Lebanon, PA | Qualified activities | $600 |
| Palmyra-Hershey Sertoma Club | Palmyra, PA | Qualified activities | $500 |
| Humane Society of Lebanon County | Myerstown, PA | Qualified activities | $375 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,209,161 | 50 |
| 2024 | $1,119,952 | 40 |
| 2023 | $1,460,991 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602369349100660
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1600852
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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