Lunar New Year Dinner - the 16th annual Lunar New Year Dinner was held on Sunday, January 30, 2011, in Tulsa, OK.  Many thanks to our dinner sponsors, auction sponsors, and guests for making this year's dinner a tremendous success.  Over $100,000 was raised to help Dillon start the year well helping more children through orphanCare International, Dillon's humanitarian aid program.  If you would like more information about next year's dinner and how you can become a sponsor, please email Tonnie Dosser, Dillon's Director of Development.

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Building Families Fund

2007 BFF Highlights - A huge THANK YOU to our many wonderful BFF donors for making 2007 such a banner year with our Building Families Fund.  A total of $72,8723 in grants were awarded to Dillon adoptive families in the process of adopting 23 children with special needs. These children are now guaranteed a life of love and the special care that they deserve in order to reach their full potential.

Dillon International offers the Building Families Fund to assist children with special needs to become more accessible for adoption and find a permanent family by covering some of the expenses families would incur in adopting these children.  The fund is also used to help families, who want very much to adopt a child and yet lack the financial resources, with a portion of their adoption expenses.  The average grant with the Building Families Fund is $2,000, but may be more or less depending upon an individual family's need.  The fund is only available to families who are adopting through Dillon International. 

The Building Families Fund was established by several Dillon adoptive families who wanted to share their joy in adoption with other deserving families while helping the growing number of children with special needs have the opportunity to have a loving family and a better life. 

Families or individuals who would like more information about contributing financially to this important fund can contact Susanna Will, Director of Development, at (918)749-4600 or by emailing the Development Department.  If you would like to donate to the Building Families Fund, please click our "Make a Donation" button below.

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Endowment Trust

Having placed over 5,500 children with loving families in the past 35 years, the time has come to ensure that Dillon International will continue to serve children joining families today and families who are yet to come together.  Looking ahead to the next 35 years, we see tremendous opportunities to build families and improve the lives of children in need.  In order to see these goals become reality, we are compelled to look beyond 2007.  We are pleased to have the Dillon International Endowment Fund.

Initiated by a sizeable contribution from the Meyer and Whitwell families of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Endowment will help perpetuate the unique culture of caring that  families have come to expect from Dillon International.   The gift from these two adoptive families affirms the agency’s core principles and will help to perpetuate the meaningful mission embraced by our organization.

With stewardship of any gift as a primary concern, the endowment funds will be held in trust for Dillon International and invested conservatively by the trustees.  Annually, a portion of the income generated by the endowment fund will be distributed to Dillon International to help offset operational and program expenses.  The remainder of the income, along with additional donations, will be added to the fund, allowing it to grow and provide increasing resources for new programs at Dillon International in the future.

Our initial goal is to raise $2 million.  The two families, along with the Dillon International board of directors, look forward to your involvement in the success and growth of the endowment.  If you are interested in assisting with this campaign or contributing financially, please contact Susanna Will, Director of Development, at (918)749-4600 or by emailing the Development Department. 

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Volunteering - call 918/749-4600 for more information on how you can volunteer your time to help the children!

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Charitable Contributions Policy

As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Dillon International welcomes all donations to assist us in our mission to make a better life for children. 

Dillon International does not actively solicit donations from adoptive families who are in any stage of the adoption process.   Due to the confidential and sensitive nature surrounding the adoption process, all donations which do come from in-process families have safeguards in order to protect our adoptive families as well as the agency.  All donations are considered confidential and any information associated with a donation is not shared with the social work staff.  This policy is to protect adoptive families and the agency from the perception of compromise during the adoption evaluation process.

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Online Donations Policy

Dillon International uses IATS Ticketmaster for processing online credit card donations with Visa / MasterCard / Amex and Discover.   Your charitable gift to Dillon International will appear as the name Buckner International on your credit card statement.  100% of your charitable online donation will go to the specific program selected.  Please look for our button on Dillon's home page whenever you would like to make an online donation to help a child conveniently 24/7.  Thank you!  

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Request a Financial Report

Dillon International, Inc., aka orphanCare International is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization under the IRS Code 501(c)(3) rules and regulations.  Charitable contributions to Dillon International and/or orphanCare International are considered tax deductible as provided by law.  Dillon International / orphanCare International has also been a member organization of Children's Charities of America and the Independent Charities of America since 1999, and participates annually in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).  For more information on how Dillon meets the CFC's "10 Accountability Standards" including low administrative overhead, visit CharityChoices.com.

For a full report on Dillon International / orphanCare International's financial statement, please visit NetworkforGood.org or download a copy of Dillon's current IRS Form 990 by visiting Guidestar.org.

To view Dillon's 2009 "Impacting Lives" report, click here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can I contact if I have questions?
You may contact the Development Office at 918-749-4600 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST). 

In what countries does Dillon International work?
Vietnam, China, India, South Korea, Guatemala (program on hold), Haiti 

What is Dillon International’s address?
Dillon International, Inc.
3227 East 31^st Street, Suite 200
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105 

Can I get a tour of your facility?
If you or your organization would like a tour of our facilities, please contact the Development Office at 918-749-4600 Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST). 

What is Dillon International’s mission statement?
Dillon International, Inc., a non-profit organization founded in 1972, is committed to providing a lifetime of care for homeless children in other countries.  Dillon International has placed over 5,500 children in the loving adoptive homes of United States citizens and continues to provide care in each country for the children who may never be adopted.  In addition, Dillon International strives to offer top-quality parenting workshops, heritage events, adoption awareness programs and post-adoption support.

What volunteer opportunities are currently available?
The volunteer opportunities are constantly changing to fit the needs of our staff, our families and the children we serve.  Please call 918-749-4600 for more information on how you can volunteer your time to help the children. 

Can I send my used clothing to you?
Dillon International is not in a position to accept donations of used clothing.  If you are considering collecting and donating good quality used clothing, we suggest that these items be taken to a local resale shop and the funds you raise can be donated to the Dillon International program of your choice.  Another idea is to donate them to a local shelter. 

How can I send a memorial gift or a donation in honor of another individual?
Honoring a special person or remembering a loved one through your contributions is a wonderful way to express your love and care.  Please note on your payment the name and address of the person you would like the acknowledgement to be sent to.  If you would like this gift to go to a specific program (ex. Vietnam Scholarship Fund, Heart Surgeries in China, etc.) please indicate this in your note.

How does Dillon International send funds overseas?
Generally, funds are transferred twice a month by wire. The funds are wired to our country directors to use for the children in their care.

How can I raise funds for Dillon International’s programs?
We welcome your assistance.  You are invited to become involved in your local family group.  Each family group gets together at different times during the year to raise funds for the children. 

Are contributions to Dillon International tax deductible?
Yes.  Dillon International, Inc., is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is classified as a public charity under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.  Therefore, all contributions to Dillon International are tax deductible in the United States.  

How much of what I give to Dillon International goes to programs for the children and how much is spent on overhead?
We are very happy to report that the children receive over 90% of all donations and only 8.1% is used for overhead expense. 

How do I know my donations are going where you say they are going?
Dillon International works directly with the orphanage directors in the countries we serve.  Dillon staff travels several times each year, visiting the sites and taking photos of the progress (and future needs).

How do I donate stocks?
Your broker can transfer the stocks electronically to Dillon
International’s brokerage account.  Please contact our Development Office at 918-749-4600.

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