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Dayton Foundation Depository

Dayton, Ohio  ·  EIN 311044298  ·  Private foundation

Dayton Foundation Depository is a Ohio-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $22.0M in annual giving against $35.3M in assets. This page documents the 3,223 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Dayton Foundation Depository — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$22.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$35.3M
Total assets
3,223
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dayton Foundation Depository funds

Dayton Foundation Depository's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHigher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, homeless population, older adults.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dayton Foundation Depository, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Levitt Pavilion Dayton
VARIOUS PROJECTS; GENERAL SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$2.3M2018
Fairhaven Church
VARIOUS PROJECTS; GENERAL SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$2.1M2018
The Dayton Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS
Dayton, OH$2.0M2022
Greater Dayton Union Cooperative Initiative
GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS
Dayton, OH$1.8M2020
Fairhaven Church
GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS
Dayton, OH$1.8M2020
University of Dayton
GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS
Dayton, OH$1.7M2020
Ethnos360 Fka New Tribes Mission
GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS
Sanford, FL$1.3M2020
University of Dayton
VARIOUS PROJECTS; GENERAL SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$1.2M2018
The Dayton Foundation
VARIOUS PROJECTS AND GENERAL SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$1.1M2017
Dayton History
GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS
Dayton, OH$1.0M2023
Waterford Project
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Dublin, OH$1.0M2024
Fairhaven Church
GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS
Dayton, OH$992K2023
Dayton History
GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS
Dayton, OH$881K2020
Fairhaven Church
GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS
Dayton, OH$797K2022
Wright Memorial Public Library
GENERAL SUPPORT AND BUILDING REMODEL
Oakwood, OH$787K2022

Dayton Foundation Depository giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$15.5M
2018$18.8M
2020$20.5M
2022$19.5M
2023$18.9M
2024$20.5M

How to apply for funding from Dayton Foundation Depository

Dayton Foundation Depository's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at daytonfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Dayton Foundation Depository

Does Dayton Foundation Depository accept grant applications?
Dayton Foundation Depository's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Dayton Foundation Depository fund?
Dayton Foundation Depository's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Levitt Pavilion Dayton, Fairhaven Church, The Dayton Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dayton Foundation Depository give in grants?
Dayton Foundation Depository reported $22.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $113.7M over 3,223 grants.
Where is Dayton Foundation Depository located?
Dayton Foundation Depository is based in Dayton, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311044298.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dayton Foundation Depository's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dayton Foundation Depository. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.