W Darrell Kilton Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 37-1233371

Foundation Overview

Based in Litchfield, IL, W Darrell Kilton Foundation has awarded 168 grants totaling $8,666,545 to organizations in Illinois. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$8,666,545
Total Assets
$24,398,235
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$21,000
% Median Grant Growth
+163% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 47%

16 of 34 recipients (47%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

100% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Litchfield (94%), Hillsboro (4%), Carlinville (2%).

Funding Trajectory
+15%

Stable funding levels with 15% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (62%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into W Darrell Kilton Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Litchfield Unlimited Corporation $500,000 Litchfield, IL, US Recreation And Wellness Facility 2023
Hshs St Francis Hospital $150,000 Litchfield, IL, US Expanding Cancer Center 2023
Litchfield Cusd #12 $120,000 Litchfield, IL, US Sound And Electrical Costs At The Wd Kilton Fine Arts Center 2023
Litchfield Cusd #12 $80,000 Litchfield, IL, US College Now Program 2023
City Of Litchfield $60,000 Litchfield, IL, US Wayfinding And Lake Signage 2023
Litchfield Police Department $40,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase 9 Panasonic Toughbook Fz-55 Units For Police Vehicles 2023
Litchfield Fire Department $18,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase 6 First Responders With Turnout Gear 2023
Litchfield Park District $35,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Of Pickup Truck And Purchase And Installation Of Fence Slats At Memorial Pool 2023
Litchfield Chamber Of Commerce $21,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Of Laptop, Onitor, Printer, Conference Table, And Stage Lighting 2023
The Next Network $52,000 Litchfield, IL, US Hope In Motion And General Fund 2023
Hearts United Association $13,000 Litchfield, IL, US Emerency Assistanceprogram 2023
Zion Lutheran School $3,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Of Vex123 Classroom Bundle 2023
Litchfield Community Partners $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Equipment To Be Used For Community Events 2023
Operation Elf $4,000 Litchfield, IL, US Christmas Gifts For Needy Families 2023
Litchfield Christmas Basket Association $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Different Items To Fill Christmas Baskets For Struggling Families 2023
Montgomery County Sharks Swim Team $2,221 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Starting System And Tripod Stand For Home Swim Meets 2023
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Power Camp $1,000 Litchfield, IL, US Sports Camp Students Lunch 2023
Litchfield Unlimited Corporation $500,000 Litchfield, IL, US Recreation And Wellness Facility 2023
Hshs St Francis Hospital $150,000 Litchfield, IL, US Expanding Cancer Center 2023
Litchfield Cusd #12 $120,000 Litchfield, IL, US Sound And Electrical Costs At The Wd Kilton Fine Arts Center 2023
Litchfield Cusd #12 $80,000 Litchfield, IL, US College Now Program 2023
City Of Litchfield $60,000 Litchfield, IL, US Wayfinding And Lake Signage 2023
Litchfield Police Department $40,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase 9 Panasonic Toughbook Fz-55 Units For Police Vehicles 2023
Litchfield Fire Department $18,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase 6 First Responders With Turnout Gear 2023
Litchfield Park District $35,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Of Pickup Truck And Purchase And Installation Of Fence Slats At Memorial Pool 2023
Litchfield Chamber Of Commerce $21,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Of Laptop, Onitor, Printer, Conference Table, And Stage Lighting 2023
The Next Network $52,000 Litchfield, IL, US Hope In Motion And General Fund 2023
Hearts United Association $13,000 Litchfield, IL, US Emerency Assistanceprogram 2023
Zion Lutheran School $3,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Of Vex123 Classroom Bundle 2023
Litchfield Community Partners $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Equipment To Be Used For Community Events 2023
Operation Elf $4,000 Litchfield, IL, US Christmas Gifts For Needy Families 2023
Litchfield Christmas Basket Association $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Different Items To Fill Christmas Baskets For Struggling Families 2023
Montgomery County Sharks Swim Team $2,221 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase Starting System And Tripod Stand For Home Swim Meets 2023
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Power Camp $1,000 Litchfield, IL, US Sports Camp Students Lunch 2023
Litchfield Park District $50,000 Litchfield, IL, US Removal Of Flooringat Community Center 2022
Litchfield Park District $32,500 Litchfield, IL, US Generator For Community Center 2022
City Of Litchfield $212,000 Litchfield, IL, US Assistance With One-ton Truck.pickleball Courtscarnegie Park Electronic Sign 2022
Litchfield Unlimited Corporation $250,000 Litchfield, IL, US Recreation & Wellness Center 2022
Hshs St Francis Hospital $200,000 Litchfield, IL, US Expanding Cancer Center 2022
Litchfield Community $150,000 Litchfield, IL, US Stage Remodel 2022
Litchfield Wrestling Foundation $8,000 Litchfield, IL, US Wall Mats 2022
Litchfield Police Department $51,500 Litchfield, IL, US Vehicle Computersvehicle Mounting Stationshome Investigation Download 2022
Litchfield Fire Department $25,000 Litchfield, IL, US Simulaid Smart Stat Basic Manikinwaterproof Camera 2022
Litchfield Museum & Rt 66 $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Transfer Old Recordingsto Thumb Drives 2022
Hearts United Association $10,000 Litchfield, IL, US Emerency Assistanceprogram 2022
First Baptist Church $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Vine Program 2022
The Next $60,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase - 2 Vehicles 2022
Lincoln Land Community $50,000 Litchfield, IL, US Now Program 2022
Zion Lutheran School $3,500 Litchfield, IL, US 3 Security Cameras 2022
Montgomery County 4-h Foundation $2,112 Hillsboro, IL, US 4-h Program 2022
Litchfield High School Ffa $2,112 Litchfield, IL, US Ffa Program 2022
Crabtree Cemetery $7,500 Litchfield, IL, US Ongoing Operationalexpenses 2022
Montgomery County Fair $15,000 Litchfield, IL, US Repair - Bleacherseating 2022
Operation Elf Of $4,000 Litchfield, IL, US Christmas Gifts Forneedy Families 2022
St Timothy Methodist Church $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Supplies To Helpprepare Meals 2022
Montgomery County $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase - 2 Computers 2022
Carlinville Women's $1,300 Carlinville, IL, US Tuition For A 13-monthresidential Rehab Programfor Litchfield Resident 2022
Paws Care Of Montgomery $1,000 Litchfield, IL, US Funding To Help Withspay/neuter Services 2022
Historical Society Of $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase - Vertical Display Case 2022
Litchfield Park District $50,000 Litchfield, IL, US Removal Of Flooringat Community Center 2022
Litchfield Park District $32,500 Litchfield, IL, US Generator For Community Center 2022
City Of Litchfield $212,000 Litchfield, IL, US Assistance With One-ton Truck.pickleball Courtscarnegie Park Electronic Sign 2022
Litchfield Unlimited Corporation $250,000 Litchfield, IL, US Recreation & Wellness Center 2022
Hshs St Francis Hospital $200,000 Litchfield, IL, US Expanding Cancer Center 2022
Litchfield Community $150,000 Litchfield, IL, US Stage Remodel 2022
Litchfield Wrestling Foundation $8,000 Litchfield, IL, US Wall Mats 2022
Litchfield Police Department $51,500 Litchfield, IL, US Vehicle Computersvehicle Mounting Stationshome Investigation Download 2022
Litchfield Fire Department $25,000 Litchfield, IL, US Simulaid Smart Stat Basic Manikinwaterproof Camera 2022
Litchfield Museum & Rt 66 $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Transfer Old Recordingsto Thumb Drives 2022
Hearts United Association $10,000 Litchfield, IL, US Emerency Assistanceprogram 2022
First Baptist Church $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Vine Program 2022
The Next $60,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase - 2 Vehicles 2022
Lincoln Land Community $50,000 Litchfield, IL, US Now Program 2022
Zion Lutheran School $3,500 Litchfield, IL, US 3 Security Cameras 2022
Montgomery County 4-h Foundation $2,112 Hillsboro, IL, US 4-h Program 2022
Litchfield High School Ffa $2,112 Litchfield, IL, US Ffa Program 2022
Crabtree Cemetery $7,500 Litchfield, IL, US Ongoing Operationalexpenses 2022
Montgomery County Fair $15,000 Litchfield, IL, US Repair - Bleacherseating 2022
Operation Elf Of $4,000 Litchfield, IL, US Christmas Gifts Forneedy Families 2022
St Timothy Methodist Church $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Supplies To Helpprepare Meals 2022
Montgomery County $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase - 2 Computers 2022
Carlinville Women's $1,300 Carlinville, IL, US Tuition For A 13-monthresidential Rehab Programfor Litchfield Resident 2022
Paws Care Of Montgomery $1,000 Litchfield, IL, US Funding To Help Withspay/neuter Services 2022
Historical Society Of $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase - Vertical Display Case 2022
Litchfield Park District $50,000 Litchfield, IL, US Removal Of Flooringat Community Center 2022
Litchfield Park District $32,500 Litchfield, IL, US Generator For Community Center 2022
City Of Litchfield $212,000 Litchfield, IL, US Assistance With One-ton Truck.pickleball Courtscarnegie Park Electronic Sign 2022
Litchfield Unlimited Corporation $250,000 Litchfield, IL, US Recreation & Wellness Center 2022
Hshs St Francis Hospital $200,000 Litchfield, IL, US Expanding Cancer Center 2022
Litchfield Community $150,000 Litchfield, IL, US Stage Remodel 2022
Litchfield Wrestling Foundation $8,000 Litchfield, IL, US Wall Mats 2022
Litchfield Police Department $51,500 Litchfield, IL, US Vehicle Computersvehicle Mounting Stationshome Investigation Download 2022
Litchfield Fire Department $25,000 Litchfield, IL, US Simulaid Smart Stat Basic Manikinwaterproof Camera 2022
Litchfield Museum & Rt 66 $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Transfer Old Recordingsto Thumb Drives 2022
Hearts United Association $10,000 Litchfield, IL, US Emerency Assistanceprogram 2022
First Baptist Church $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Vine Program 2022
The Next $60,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase - 2 Vehicles 2022
Lincoln Land Community $50,000 Litchfield, IL, US Now Program 2022
Zion Lutheran School $3,500 Litchfield, IL, US 3 Security Cameras 2022
Montgomery County 4-h Foundation $2,112 Hillsboro, IL, US 4-h Program 2022
Litchfield High School Ffa $2,112 Litchfield, IL, US Ffa Program 2022
Crabtree Cemetery $7,500 Litchfield, IL, US Ongoing Operationalexpenses 2022
Montgomery County Fair $15,000 Litchfield, IL, US Repair - Bleacherseating 2022
Operation Elf Of $4,000 Litchfield, IL, US Christmas Gifts Forneedy Families 2022
St Timothy Methodist Church $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Supplies To Helpprepare Meals 2022
Montgomery County $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase - 2 Computers 2022
Carlinville Women's $1,300 Carlinville, IL, US Tuition For A 13-monthresidential Rehab Programfor Litchfield Resident 2022
Paws Care Of Montgomery $1,000 Litchfield, IL, US Funding To Help Withspay/neuter Services 2022
Historical Society Of $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Purchase - Vertical Display Case 2022
Litchfield Park District $4,000 Litchfield, IL, US Dolphin Wave Pool Cleaner 2021
Litchfield Park District $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Bark Park 2021
City Of Litchfield Public Safety $117,000 Litchfield, IL, US Lifepak, Personal Protective Gearemergency Warn System For Fd/emwatchguard/digiticket For Pd 2021
Litchfield Unlimited Corporation $500,000 Litchfield, IL, US Ymca Projectfunding 2021
Hshs St Francis Hospital $200,000 Litchfield, IL, US Expanding Cancer Center 2021
Litchfield Community $100,000 Litchfield, IL, US Mental Health Social-emotional Learning 2021
Make It Program $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Scholarships Forneedy Students 2021
City Of Litchfield Lake Department $9,074 Litchfield, IL, US Fencings 2021
City Of Litchfield $15,000 Litchfield, IL, US Gps Device 2021
Litchfield Museum & Rt 66 $10,000 Litchfield, IL, US Reimbursement Ofroof Expense 2021
Hearts United Association $20,000 Litchfield, IL, US Caseworker Fundingclient Direct Assistance 2021
First Baptist Church $5,500 Litchfield, IL, US Snackscleaning Suppliesbus Maintenance 2021
Cross Over Ministries Nfp $10,000 Hillsboro, IL, US Trauma Programs 2021
Litchfield Chamber Of $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Set Up Business Directory 2021
Zion Lutheran School $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Bookcasesdeskschairs 2021
Montgomery County 4-h Foundation $5,000 Hillsboro, IL, US 4-h Program 2021
Litchfield High School Ffa $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Ffa Program 2021
Litchfield Park District $4,000 Litchfield, IL, US Security Systemlitchfield Community& Senior Center 2020
Litchfield Park District $50,000 Litchfield, IL, US Electronic Billboards 2020
City Of Litchfield Public Safety $45,000 Litchfield, IL, US Fingerprinting Systemfd/ems Equipment 2020
Litchfield Unlimited Corporation $500,000 Litchfield, IL, US Recreationalcenterproject 2020
Hshs St Francis Hospital $150,000 Litchfield, IL, US P.t. Equipmentand Chemoinfusion Chairs 2020
Litchfield Community $100,000 Litchfield, IL, US K-8th Math Curriculummaterials 2020
Lincoln Land Community $25,000 Springfield, IL, US College Nowscholarships 2020
Make It Program $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Childcare Scholarships 2020
City Of Litchfield Lake Department $76,000 Litchfield, IL, US Ada Fishing Dock 2020
City Of Litchfield $4,000 Litchfield, IL, US Gis System 2020
Litchfield Museum & Rt 66 $1,000 Litchfield, IL, US Lighted Displaycase 2020
Litchfield Public Library $4,000 Litchfield, IL, US Dedicated Fiberinternet Line 2020
Litchfield Christmas $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Donations 2020
Pantry Pals $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Contributionfor Food 2020
Hearts United Association $10,207 Litchfield, IL, US Emergency Assistancefacility Upgrades 2020
First Baptist Church $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Tending The Vineprogram 2020
Cross Over Ministries Nfp $10,000 Hillsboro, IL, US Training Forcounselors 2020
Litchfield Chamber Of $6,000 Litchfield, IL, US Portable Stageand Equipment 2020
Operation Elf Of $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Christmas Donations 2020
Litchfield Park District $100,000 Litchfield, IL, US Renovate Litchfield Community& Senior Center 2018
City Of Litchfield $40,000 Litchfield, IL, US Renovation/equipmentfor Milnot Beach 2018
Litchfield Unlimited Corporation $500,000 Litchfield, IL, US Recreationalcenterproject 2018
Latter Rain Ministries Inc $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Agape Communitymeal Program 2018
Litchfield Community $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Athletic Departmentweight Roomtechnology 2018
Litchfield Chamber Of Commerce $5,500 Litchfield, IL, US New Website Development 2018
City Of Litchfield Public Safety $22,700 Litchfield, IL, US Bumker Geardocking Stations 2018
City Of Litchfield $11,000 Litchfield, IL, US Beautificationenhancementprogram 2018
Litchfield Public Library $2,500 Litchfield, IL, US Coding Club Forkids 2018
Litchfield Museum & Rt 66 $4,500 Litchfield, IL, US Outdoor Signs 2018
Crabtree Ringers Horseshoe $1,500 Litchfield, IL, US Roof Forcrabtree School House 2018
Litchfield Christmas $2,000 Litchfield, IL, US Christmas Basket Items 2018
Pantry Pals $5,000 Litchfield, IL, US Food/backpackweekendprogram 2018
Hearts United Association $55,000 Litchfield, IL, US Facility Developmentemergency Assistance 2018
Litchfield Community $6,500 Litchfield, IL, US Play Basedinstructionalmaterials 2018
Litchfield Community $15,000 Litchfield, IL, US Storagesheds 2018
Litchfield Community $20,000 Litchfield, IL, US Physicalbarrierslms/lhs 2018
Montgomery County 4-h $2,050 Litchfield, IL, US Repair Swinebarn 2018
Hshs St Francis Hospital $100,000 Litchfield, IL, US New Communicationsystem 2018
M A K E I T Program $18,000 Litchfield, IL, US Scholarships For Needy Studentfamilies 2018
Litchfield Community $10,000 Litchfield, IL, US Senior Projectprofessional Developmentsupplies 2018
Litchfield Community $14,500 Litchfield, IL, US Classroom Audioassistive Deviceselementary 2018
Elmwood Cemetery Association $20,000 Litchfield, IL, US Entrance Gate & Roadrenovation 2018

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Contact Information

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EIN 37-1233371
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 410 Litchfield, IL 62056-0410

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Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.