Public charity · Dayton, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Dayton Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $331K
- Typical grant
- $5,900 to $131K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Jefferson County, Shelby County, Greene County, Knox County · plus 583 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $37.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.3M | $331K | 6 |
| 2023 | $36.8M | $324K | 6 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- L Tony OrtizGoverning board member
- David T MillerGoverning board member
- Art HarlanGoverning board member
- Lori KershnerGoverning board member
- Rakesh AroraGoverning board member
- Valerie LemmieGoverning board member
- Allice MccollumGoverning board member
- Martha ShakerGoverning board member
- Josh StuckeyGoverning board member
- Thomas J BeckerGoverning board member
- George E ForestGoverning board member
- Cassie BarlowGoverning board member
- Janice L CulverChair governing board memb
- James VaughnGoverning board member
- Alonzo Patterson IIIGoverning board member
- Michael M ParksPresident/secretary
- Stephen D DarnellV.p. finance
- S Tracie BoshearsAssistant treasurer
- Michelle LovelyVp development and donor services
- Jeanne S HolihanAdministration vp
- Chris SmithVp marketing & public rela
- Barbra StonerockCommunity engagement
- Amy WagnerSenior vp of operations
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarships
- Unrestricted, christmas needs for home
- Dorm refresh - cogs
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted | $169K |
| Baptist International Outreach | Jefferson City, Jefferson County | Unrestricted, christmas needs for home | $131K |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville, Davidson County | Scholarships | $11K |
| Tusculum University | Greeneville, Greene County | Dorm refresh - cogs | $9,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Scholarships | $5,900 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $5,400 |
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