THE DAYTON FOUNDATION
Dayton, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-6027287
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Dayton, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
31-6027287
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Dayton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants solely by invitation. In the filing year 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $34 million across 1,029 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Dayton Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENTTHE DAYTON FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1921 AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE DAYTON/MIAMI VALLEY REGION AND SERVES AS A VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, ORGANIZATION AND CORPORATE CHARITABLE GIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY AND LEADERSHIP.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES DAYTON
$19.9M
7%
FIVE RIVERS HEALTH CENTERS
$15.3M
5%
University of Dayton
$13.4M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
497
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DAYTON FOUNDATION?
No. THE DAYTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DAYTON FOUNDATION give?
THE DAYTON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. 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 THE DAYTON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DAYTON FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DAYTON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DAYTON FOUNDATION awarded about 500 grants, totaling nearly $34 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DAYTON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DAYTON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,030 grantees. Recent grantees include RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES DAYTON, FIVE RIVERS HEALTH CENTERS, and University of Dayton. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DAYTON FOUNDATION?
THE DAYTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.