W Darrell Kilton Foundation
Historical FunderLitchfield, Illinois · EIN 37-1233371 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Advisory Committee WDKilton Foundat |
|---|---|
| Address | P O Box 410, Litchfield IL 62056 |
| Phone | 2173243935 |
| Form and materials | Petition to the advisory committee stating facts as to eligibility and merits supporting request for funds. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | Organizations exempt under IRS Code Sec-501 primarily for Litchfield, IL and surrounding area. |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Park District | Litchfield, IL | Construct restroom/concession stand | $162,000 |
| Litchfield CUSD #12 | Litchfield, IL | SCI expansion | $162,000 |
| HSHS St Francis Hospital | Litchfield, IL | to convert one surgical suite | $130,000 |
| The Next Network | Litchfield, IL | vehicle purchase and Outreachprogram materials | $130,000 |
| City of Litchfield | Litchfield, IL | to install two addtl pickleball courtsat Madison Park | $109,000 |
| Litchfield Unlimited Corporation | Litchfield, IL | recreation and wellness facility | $100,000 |
| Litchfield CUSD #12 | Litchfield, IL | Panther Field Press Box repairs,security upgrade magazine publication | $78,000 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | Litchfield, IL | College NOW program | $65,000 |
| Litchfield Community Youth Development Program | Litchfield, IL | outdoor recreation acitvities | $49,900 |
| Litchfield Police Department | Litchfield, IL | purchase TruNarc Handheld analyzer | $33,000 |
| Hearts United Association | Litchfield, IL | Emerency AssistanceProgram | $20,540 |
| Litchfield Sports Boosters | Litchfield, IL | replace and update football and soccer posts | $18,000 |
| Litchfield Community Partners | Litchfield, IL | purchase equipment to be used for community events | $15,000 |
| Make-It | Litchfield, IL | scholarships | $12,000 |
| Litchfield Fire Department | Litchfield, IL | Purchase an alpha door forcible entry prop | $10,000 |
| Crabtree Cemetery | Litchfield, IL | ongoing cemetary expenses | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church Litchfield | Litchfield, IL | cirriculum expenses and laptopsfor teachers and students | $10,000 |
| Montgomery County Cancer Association | Hillsboro, IL | financial assistance to thosediagnosed with cancer | $10,000 |
| Zion Lutheran School | Litchfield, IL | purchase Lego STEM kits | $5,709 |
| Mt Olive Care Center | Mt Olive, IL | Purchase nutritious food items forchildren in the Litchfield School District | $5,000 |
| Litchfield Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center | Litchfield, IL | purchase swinging panel display | $4,879 |
| Operation Elf | Litchfield, IL | Christmas gifts for needy families | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,144,028 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,106,221 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542879349100724
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1233371
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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