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The Day Foundation

Memphis, Tennessee  ·  EIN 646025122  ·  Private foundation

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, The Day Foundation has awarded $66.2M across 211 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Youth Villages. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$7.8M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$170.0M
Assets (FY2020)
211
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Day Foundation funds

The Day Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Youth Villages
NATIONAL GROWTH PLAN
Memphis, TN$5.5M2018
Youth Villages
NATIONAL GROWTH PLAN
Memphis, TN$5.5M2017
Youth Villages
NATIONAL GROWTH PLAN
Memphis, TN$4.0M2023

How to apply for funding from The Day Foundation

The Day Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about The Day Foundation

Does The Day Foundation accept grant applications?
The Day Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Day Foundation fund?
The Day Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Youth Villages. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Day Foundation give in grants?
The Day Foundation reported $7.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $66.2M over 211 grants.
Where is The Day Foundation located?
The Day Foundation is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 646025122.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Day Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Day Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.