The Solon and Martha Dixon FD
EIN 630812726 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$7.4M
318 grants · $924K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$25K
grant size
56%
supporter · 56/100 multi-year
repeat
$26.9M
Assets (2023)
100
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DORIS B TYLER PRESIDENT
Phone
(334) 222-3138
Deadlines
REQUESTS TO THE FOUNDATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST, NOVEMBER 30TH, FEBRUARY 2
How to Apply
A LETTER OF REQUEST DETAILING THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ENTITY AND THE PROJECT BEING UNDERTAKEN; WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROJECT; OTHER ENTITIES WHO WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE PROJECT; AMOUNT THAT THE REQUESTING ENTITY WILL BE CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROJECT AND THE AMOUNT WHICH THE ENTITY WILL BE REQUESTING FROM THIS FOUNDATION. IN THE NARRATIVE DESCRIBING THE PROJECT, THE ENTITY SHOULD STATE THE START-UP DATE OF THE PROJECT AND THE ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF THE PROJECT. THE ENTITY IS TO INFORM THE FOUNDATION OF THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PICTURES. IN ADDITION TO THE LETTER OF REQUEST, THE TAX EXEMPT ENTITY SHOULD ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: 1. LIST OF THE ENTITY'S CURRENT OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 2. COPY OF ENTITY'S 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER. 3. ENTITY'S LAST YEAR END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 4. ENTITY'S LAST FORM 990 OR FORM 990-EZ SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE SEEKS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE CULTIVATION AND GROWTH OF FORESTS AS A NATURAL RESOURCE, AND TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SYSTEMATIC FOREST MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF TIMBER PRODUCTS AND AT THE SAME TIME PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF SUCH NATURAL RESOURCES, AND TO FOSTER ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CO-EXISTENCE BETWEEN TIMBER RESOURCES AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF HUMAN, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PATTERNS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONSIDERS SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3). PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO AUBURN UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES; SOUTHERN PREPARATORY ACADEMY; AND GOVERNMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES, EDUCATION SYSTEMS AND CHARITABLE ENTITIES, ALL WITHIN COVINGTON COUNTY, AL.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $862K | $20.4M | $892K | 44 |
| 2017 | $902K | $21.8M | $1.5M | 48 |
| 2018 | $1.0M | $21.9M | $1.4M | 51 |
| 2020 | $1.1M | $23.2M | $2.6M | 49 |
| 2021 | $965K | $29.2M | $3.0M | 37 |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $25.7M | $2.2M | 39 |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $26.9M | $1.7M | 50 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 318 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$23K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$350K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (318 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | $350,000 | EMMETT F. THOMPSON DEANSHIP, FORESTR | 2021 |
| LBW Community College FDN | Andalusia, AL | $283,000 | MARTHA & SOLON DIXON CTR-PERFORMING | 2022 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | $232,467 | SCHOOL OF FORESTRY & WILDLIFE SCIENC | 2017 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | $200,000 | EQUIPMENT FOR FORESTY EDUCATION CTR | 2022 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | $180,000 | DORMS @ FORESTRY ED CENTER | 2023 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | $152,000 | MATTRESSES/BED FRAMSES, POLARIS RANG | 2023 |
| Lyman Ward Military Academy | Camp Hill, AL | $150,000 | IMPLEMENTATION OF TECH IN CLASSROOMS | 2016 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | $150,000 | EMMETT F. THOMPSON DEANSHIP, FORESTR | 2022 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | $130,000 | SCHOOL OF FORESTRY & WILDLIFE SCIENC | 2018 |
| LBW Community College FDN | Andalusia, AL | $116,000 | MARTHA & SOLON DIXON CTR-PERFORMING | 2021 |
| Andalusia City Board of Education | Andalusia, AL | $100,000 | RENOVATION & ADDITIONS TO FINE ARTS | 2018 |
| Children's of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | $100,000 | QUANTUM PERFUSION SYSTEMS | 2023 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | $100,000 | COMPREHENSIVE HEAD/NECK SURVIVORSHIP | 2023 |
| Liberty Learning Foundation Inc | Huntsville, AL | $92,500 | CIVIC CHARACTER & RESPONSIBILITY | 2017 |
| LBW Community College | Andalusia, AL | $91,300 | RENOVATION OF PERFORMING ARTS CTR | 2016 |
| LBW Community College | Andalusia, AL | $83,334 | RENOVATION OF FORESTRY TECH BLDG | 2018 |
| LBW Community College | Andalusia, AL | $83,333 | RENOVATION OF FORESTRY TECH BLDG | 2020 |
| City of Florala | Florala, AL | $80,819 | PRESERVE HISTORICAL BLDG-CULTURAL AR | 2020 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | $75,150 | SOLON DIXON FORESTRY EDUCATION CTR | 2020 |
| City of OPP | OPP, AL | $75,000 | ARCHITECT FEES-RENOVATION MUNI BLDG | 2020 |
| COV CNTY Child Advocacy Center | Andalusia, AL | $75,000 | REAL ESTATE, 122 6TH AVENUE | 2023 |
| Lyman Ward Military Academy | Camp Hill, AL | $75,000 | BRICK REPAIR TO TALLAPOOSA HALL | 2016 |
| Andalusia Ballet Assoc | Andalusia, AL | $62,500 | CULTURAL ARTS CENTRE RENOVATION | 2020 |
| Andalusia Ballet Assoc | Andalusia, AL | $62,500 | CULTURAL ARTS CENTRE RENOVATION | 2021 |
| Pilots for Christ Inc | Monroeville, AL | $60,000 | SUPPORT AVIATION MINISTRY | 2018 |
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