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D F Dillon Foundation: 111 grants to organizations, $8.1 million (tax year ended December 2025)

D F Dillon Foundation, a private foundation in Lincoln, NE, paid 111 grants to organizations totaling $8,128,700 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 11, 2026. The largest was $1,000,000 to University of Nebraska Foundation in Lincoln, NE for capital improvements.

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EIN
911805591
Based in
Lincoln, NE
Assets
$161,703,510
Grants paid
$8,130,700
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed May 11, 2026, IRS object ID 202631319349103003. It reported $8,130,700 in grants paid; 111 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NECapital improvementsEducation$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Doane CollegeCrete, NEProgram$500,000apps.irs.gov
Pius X FoundationLincoln, NECapital improvementsEducation$500,000apps.irs.gov
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NEProgramEducation$500,000apps.irs.gov
National Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NECapital improvementsEnvironment$475,000apps.irs.gov
Regis UniversityDenver, COProgramEducation$300,000apps.irs.gov
Audubon NebraskaDenton, NECapital improvements$250,000apps.irs.gov
Cato InstituteWashington, DCProgramPublic and societal benefit$250,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln City Library FoundationLincoln, NECapital improvements$250,000apps.irs.gov
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NEProgramEducation$215,000apps.irs.gov
Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VACapital improvementsArts, culture and humanities$200,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NECapital improvementsEducation$200,000apps.irs.gov
Blessed Sacrament SchoolLincoln, NECapital improvements$176,000apps.irs.gov
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NEProgramEducation$175,000apps.irs.gov
Women's Care CenterLincoln, NECapital improvements$175,000apps.irs.gov
St Teresa's SchoolLincoln, NECapital improvements$150,000apps.irs.gov
St Thomas Aquinas ChurchLincoln, NECapital improvements$125,000apps.irs.gov
Community Action PartnershipLincoln, NEProgram$100,000apps.irs.gov
TeammatesLincoln, NEProgram$100,000apps.irs.gov
Family Service Association of LincoLincoln, NEProgram$85,000apps.irs.gov
Brady Public SchoolsBrady, NECapital improvements$75,000apps.irs.gov
Roncalli Catholic High SchoolOmaha, NEProgram$66,000apps.irs.gov
Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat HoWaverly, NECapital improvements$65,000apps.irs.gov
Friendship Home of LincolnLincoln, NEProgramHuman services$62,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln LiteracyLincoln, NEProgram$61,000apps.irs.gov
Madonna SchoolOmaha, NEProgram$60,000apps.irs.gov
St Agnes Academy FoundationAlliance, NECapital improvements$57,200apps.irs.gov
Angels Among UsOmaha, NEProgramHealth care$50,000apps.irs.gov
Camp Kateri TekakwithaMcCool Junction, NECapital improvements$50,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Hospital FoundationOmaha, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Concordia UniversitySeward, NEProgramEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Eastmont Towers FoundationLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Heritage FoundationWashington, DCProgramPublic and societal benefit$50,000apps.irs.gov
HopespokeLincoln, NEProgramMental health and crisis intervention$50,000apps.irs.gov
Junior AchievementLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Children & Families FoundaLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
North American Martyrs SchoolLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Northeast Family CenterLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Omaha Home for BoysOmaha, NEProgramHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
St James SchoolCrete, NECapital improvements$50,000apps.irs.gov
St Michael's SchoolLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Tabitha FoundationLincoln, NEProgramHealth care$50,000apps.irs.gov
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NEProgramEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Diocese of LincolnLincoln, NEProgram$40,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Public Schools FoundationLincoln, NEProgram$40,000apps.irs.gov
Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchLincoln, NEProgram$40,000apps.irs.gov
YMCALincoln, NECapital improvements$40,000apps.irs.gov
Eps Pregnancy ServicesOmaha, NEProgram$35,000apps.irs.gov
St John the Apostle SchoolLincoln, NEProgram$35,000apps.irs.gov
Brain Injury Alliance of NebraskaLincoln, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
Catholic Social ServicesLincoln, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
Christian Heritage Childrens HomeWalton, NEProgramHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Clinic With A HeartLincoln, NEProgramHealth care$30,000apps.irs.gov
Durham Western Heritage MuseumOmaha, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Symphony OrchestraLincoln, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
Matt Talbot KitchenLincoln, NECapital improvements$30,000apps.irs.gov
Villa MarieWaverly, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
CenterpointeLincoln, NEProgramMental health and crisis intervention$25,000apps.irs.gov
Child Saving InstituteOmaha, NEProgramHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Heartland Cancer FoundationLincoln, NEProgramMedical research$25,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Symphony OrchestraLincoln, NEProgram$25,000apps.irs.gov
Lux Center for the ArtsLincoln, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
MilkworksLincoln, NEProgram$25,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Cultural EndowmentOmaha, NEProgramPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$25,000apps.irs.gov
New Cassel FoundationOmaha, NEProgram$25,000apps.irs.gov
Oneworld Community HealthOmaha, NEProgram$25,000apps.irs.gov
Pius X St Leo's SchoolOmaha, NECapital improvements$25,000apps.irs.gov
Casa for Lancaster CountyLincoln, NEProgramHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Down Syndrome Alliance of the MidlaOmaha, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Arts CouncilLincoln, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
Potter-Dix School DistrictPotter, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
Sheldon Museum of ArtLincoln, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
Youth Emergency Services IncOmaha, NEProgramHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of LincolnlancasLincoln, NEProgram$15,000apps.irs.gov
Cues FundOmaha, NEProgramReligion-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska CounLincoln, NECapital improvements$15,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska State Historical FoundatioLincoln, NEProgram$15,000apps.irs.gov
Carnegie Arts CenterAlliance, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$12,000apps.irs.gov
Omaha Street SchoolOmaha, NEProgramEducation$12,000apps.irs.gov
Alliance Recreation CenterAlliance, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Center for People in NeedLincoln, NEProgramCommunity improvement and capacity building$10,000apps.irs.gov
Civic NebraskaLincoln, NEProgramCivil rights, social action and advocacy$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cornhusker Council Boy ScoutsWalton, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Holy Rosary Catholic ChurchAlliance, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Jesuit AcademyOmaha, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kevin O'Connor Scholarship Fund inOmaha, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Knights of the Holy EucharistWaverly, NECapital improvements$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Children's MuseumLincoln, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln City Library FoundationLincoln, NECapital improvements$10,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska State Historical FoundatioLincoln, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Salvation ArmyLincoln, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Sidney Table of Grace Food PantrySidney, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Sienafrancis HouseOmaha, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
St John the Apostle ChurchLincoln, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
St Vincent Depaul Lincoln CouncilLincoln, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Stephen CenterOmaha, NEProgramHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Willa Cather Educational FoundationRed Cloud, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Archbishop Bergan Catholic SchoolsFremont, NEProgram$5,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of the MidlandsOmaha, NEProgramYouth development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Christ CrucifiedLincoln, NEProgramReligion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Municipal BandLincoln, NEProgram$5,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor MinistrieAshland, NEProgram$5,000apps.irs.gov
Omaha Conservatory of MusicOmaha, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Omaha Conservatory of MusicOmaha, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Jazz OrchestraLincoln, NEProgram$4,000apps.irs.gov
Pheasants Forever IncLincoln, NEProgram$3,500apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Choral ArtistsLincoln, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Barth Syndrome FoundationLarchmont, NYProgramPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Capital Jazz Society IncLincoln, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$2,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska BrassLincoln, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$1,500apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Trumpet EnsembleLincoln, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed May 7, 2025, IRS object ID 202531279349102418. It reported $6,549,875 in grants paid; 113 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NEProgramEducation$500,000apps.irs.gov
Doane CollegeCrete, NEProgram$300,000apps.irs.gov
Malone CenterLincoln, NECapital improvements$300,000apps.irs.gov
Regis UniversityDenver, COProgramEducation$300,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Parks and Recreation FoundaLincoln, NECapital improvements$250,000apps.irs.gov
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NECapital improvementsEducation$250,000apps.irs.gov
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NEProgramEducation$225,000apps.irs.gov
Cato InstituteWashington, DCProgramPublic and societal benefit$200,000apps.irs.gov
Cultural Centers of LincolnLincoln, NEProgramHuman services$200,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Public Media Foundation inLincoln, NECapital improvements$200,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska State Historical FoundatioLincoln, NECapital improvements$200,000apps.irs.gov
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NEProgramEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
Blessed Sacrament SchoolLincoln, NECapital improvements$145,500apps.irs.gov
Roncalli Catholic High SchoolOmaha, NECapital improvements$144,000apps.irs.gov
Cedars Home for ChildrenLincoln, NECapital improvements$100,000apps.irs.gov
Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VACapital improvementsArts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
Community Action PartnershipLincoln, NEProgram$100,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska State Historical FoundatioLincoln, NECapital improvements$100,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NEProgramEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
St Teresa's SchoolLincoln, NEProgram$100,000apps.irs.gov
TeammatesLincoln, NEProgram$100,000apps.irs.gov
St Elizabeth FoundationLincoln, NEProgram$90,000apps.irs.gov
St Thomas Aquinas ChurchLincoln, NECapital improvements$65,350apps.irs.gov
Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat HoWaverly, NEProgram$64,000apps.irs.gov
Friendship Home of LincolnLincoln, NEProgramHuman services$62,000apps.irs.gov
Camp Kateri TekakwithaMcCool Junction, NEProgram$55,000apps.irs.gov
Angels Among UsOmaha, NEProgramHealth care$50,000apps.irs.gov
Catholic Social ServicesLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Hospital FoundationOmaha, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Concordia UniversitySeward, NEProgramEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Cure Alzheimer's FundWellesley Hills, MAProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Eastmont Towers FoundationLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Heritage FoundationWashington, DCProgramPublic and societal benefit$50,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska State Historical FoundatioLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
North American Martyrs SchoolLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Pius X FoundationLincoln, NECapital improvementsEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Pius X St Leo's SchoolOmaha, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
St Michael's SchoolLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Tabitha FoundationLincoln, NEProgramHealth care$50,000apps.irs.gov
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NEProgramEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Women's Care CenterLincoln, NEProgram$50,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Community PlayhouseLincoln, NECapital improvementsArts, culture and humanities$47,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln LiteracyLincoln, NEProgram$45,000apps.irs.gov
St Agnes Academy FoundationAlliance, NECapital improvements$42,200apps.irs.gov
Holy Rosary Catholic ChurchAlliance, NECapital improvements$40,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Public Schools FoundationLincoln, NEProgram$40,000apps.irs.gov
Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchLincoln, NECapital improvements$40,000apps.irs.gov
YMCALincoln, NEProgram$40,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska State Historical FoundatioLincoln, NECapital improvements$36,215apps.irs.gov
Eps Pregnancy ServicesOmaha, NEProgram$35,000apps.irs.gov
Madonna SchoolOmaha, NEProgram$35,000apps.irs.gov
Brain Injury Alliance of NebraskaLincoln, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
Christian Heritage Childrens HomeWalton, NEProgramHuman services$30,000apps.irs.gov
Durham Western Heritage MuseumOmaha, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
Junior AchievementLincoln, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
Matt Talbot KitchenLincoln, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
Meadow Lane Park AssociationLincoln, NECapital improvementsRecreation and sports$30,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Children & Families FoundaLincoln, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
St James SchoolCrete, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
St John the Apostle SchoolLincoln, NEProgram$30,000apps.irs.gov
Villa MarieWaverly, NEProgram$28,284apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Club of LincolnlancasLincoln, NECapital improvements$25,000apps.irs.gov
Child Saving InstituteOmaha, NEProgramHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Symphony OrchestraLincoln, NEProgram$25,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Children & Families FoundaLincoln, NEProgram$25,000apps.irs.gov
New Cassel FoundationOmaha, NEProgram$25,000apps.irs.gov
Oneworld Community HealthOmaha, NEProgram$25,000apps.irs.gov
Humanities NebraskaLincoln, NEProgram$21,000apps.irs.gov
Boys TownBoys Town, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
Casa for Lancaster CountyLincoln, NEProgramHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Down Syndrome Alliance of the MidlaOmaha, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
Emmaus Institute for Biblical StudiLincoln, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
Leadership InstituteArlington, VAProgramPublic and societal benefit$20,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Arts CouncilLincoln, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
Lux Center for the ArtsLincoln, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
MilkworksLincoln, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Cultural EndowmentOmaha, NEProgramPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Potter-Dix School DistrictPotter, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
Sheldon Museum of ArtLincoln, NEProgram$20,000apps.irs.gov
St Agnes Academy FoundationAlliance, NECapital improvements$20,000apps.irs.gov
Youth Emergency Services IncOmaha, NEProgramHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Blue River Arts Council IncCrete, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$15,000apps.irs.gov
Bright Lights IncLincoln, NEProgramEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
CenterpointeLincoln, NEProgramMental health and crisis intervention$15,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska CounLincoln, NEProgram$15,000apps.irs.gov
Heartland Cancer FoundationLincoln, NEProgramMedical research$15,000apps.irs.gov
Carnegie Arts CenterAlliance, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$12,000apps.irs.gov
Omaha Street SchoolOmaha, NEProgramEducation$12,000apps.irs.gov
Civic NebraskaLincoln, NEProgramCivil rights, social action and advocacy$10,000apps.irs.gov
Crossroads CenterHastings, NEProgramHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cues FundOmaha, NEProgramReligion-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Kevin O'Connor Scholarship Fund inOmaha, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Knights of the Holy EucharistWaverly, NECapital improvements$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Children's MuseumLincoln, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Salvation ArmyLincoln, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
St Patrick's SchoolLincoln, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
St Vincent Depaul Lincoln CouncilLincoln, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Stephen CenterOmaha, NEProgramHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
United Way of Lincoln-Lancaster CoLincoln, NEProgram$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lourdes Central Catholic SchoolNebraska City, NEProgram$9,826apps.irs.gov
Archbishop Bergan Catholic SchoolsFremont, NEProgram$8,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor MinistrieAshland, NEProgram$6,500apps.irs.gov
Christ CrucifiedLincoln, NEProgramReligion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Municipal BandLincoln, NEProgram$5,000apps.irs.gov
RespectOmaha, NEProgram$5,000apps.irs.gov
St Leo ParishBonita Springs, FLProgram$5,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Jazz OrchestraLincoln, NEProgram$4,000apps.irs.gov
Pheasants Forever IncLincoln, NEProgram$3,000apps.irs.gov
Barth Syndrome FoundationLarchmont, NYProgramPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Capital Jazz Society IncLincoln, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$2,000apps.irs.gov
U S OWashington, DCProgram$2,000apps.irs.gov
Nebraska BrassLincoln, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$1,500apps.irs.gov
Nebraska Trumpet EnsembleLincoln, NEProgramArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Nebraska$13,146,575
Colorado$600,000
District of Columbia$552,000
Virginia$320,000
Massachusetts$50,000
New York$5,000
Florida$5,000

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