Private foundation · Hartford, CT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Joseph C Day Foundation
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $7,500 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $1,000 to $6,500.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $7,500 · 2 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 to $6,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3,750, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $23,046
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23K | $7,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | $32K | $7,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $16K | $5,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Marri Fairbanks · Hartford · (860) 559-6825 · Marrifairbanks@yahoo.com
- What to send
- Individuals may recommend charitable organizations - to be submitted in letter form.
- Deadlines
- Prior to close of fiscal year december 31st.
Next one: Dec 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Limited to recognized charitable organizations as listed in section 170(c) of the internal revenue code.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Erin Day HealerTrustee & manager
- Marri FairbanksTrustee
- Shannon Day DrummTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $6,500 |
| The New Beginnings Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $1,000 |