Private foundation · Chattanooga
Day Family Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $100,000 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Hamilton County. A typical grant was $30,000 to $70,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $100,000 · 2 in Hamilton County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $30,000 to $70,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $100,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100K | $100K | 2 |
| 2024 | $110K | $110K | 2 |
| 2023 | $100K | $100K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- John Buhrman · Chattanooga · (423) 266-5691 · Jrb@burhmanlaw.com
- What to send
- For those wishing to bring a student to the attention of the foundation, a written summary of not more than two pages should be sent to the foundation.
- Limits
- Tuition for school year
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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- John BurhmanPresident
- Brent GoldbergSecretary-treasurer
- Todd DockeryVice president
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Tuition assistance (2 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Tuition assistance | $70K |
| Saint Jude Catholic School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Tuition assistance | $30K |