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ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION

ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION

Los Angeles, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-5171559
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION

Los Angeles, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-5171559
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Robert Day Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $6.8 million across 11 grantees, with a significant focus on California, as well as funding in Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$6.8M

2024
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
36%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
P
Peter Barker
Board Member
P
Peter Carlton
Board Member
J
Joseph Deegan Day
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION?
No. ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION give?
ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $6.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Claremont McKenna College, WESTRIDGE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS INC, and CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE PRESIDENCY & CONGRESS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION?
ROBERT DAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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