Private foundation · Memphis
Day Foundation
In 2024 it gave 30 grants worth $11.2 million to Tennessee groups, 29 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $25,000 to $335,000.
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
- 30 totaling $11.2 million · 29 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $25,000 to $335,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $100,000: the middle grant to the 10 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 1 grant outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 10 of 30.
- Total giving that year
- $11.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.5M | $11.2M | 30 |
| 2023 | $12.2M | $11.9M | 30 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- J Richard BuchignaniPresident/trustee
- Charlotte A HendersonVp-treasurer/trustee
- C Thomas WhitmanTrustee as necessary
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 (2 grants)
- National growth plan (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 4 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 6 |
| $100,000 or more | 18 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Villages | Memphis, Shelby County | National growth plan | $3M |
| St Paul Catholic School | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $2M |
| Rhodes College | Memphis, Shelby County | Scholarships | $1.2M |
| Memphis Allies | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $1M |
| Junior Achievement of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $800K |
| Alliance Healthcare Services | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $500K |
| Porter-Leath Children's Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $500K |
| Christian Brothers High School | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $335K |
| The Catholic Diocese of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $288K |
| Calvary Episcopal Church | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $250K |
| Visible Music College | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $200K |
| St Agnes Academy - St Dominic School | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $174K |
| Binghampton Christian Academy | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $125K |
| Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $100K |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $100K |
| Memphis Botanic Garden | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $100K |
| National Ornamental Metal Museum Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $100K |
| Room in the Inn | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $100K |
| Reach Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $75K |
| Harwood Center Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $70K |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Memphis, Shelby County | Scholarships | $42K |
| Madonna Learning Center | Germantown, Shelby County | Operating support | $25K |
| New Day Schools Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $25K |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $15K |
| Rachel's Kids Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $15K |