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University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio  ·  EIN 310536715  ·  Private foundation

Based in Dayton, Ohio, University of Dayton has awarded $5.1M across 114 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Greene County Community Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$215.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.78B
Total assets
114
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What University of Dayton funds

University of Dayton's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include families, women girls.

familieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for University of Dayton, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greene County Community Foundation
TRANSFER OF HALL HUNGER INITIATIVE PROGRAM FUNDS TO FDN
Xenia, OH$721K2024
Determined to Develop
CONSTRUCTION OF WASAMBO ACADEMY IN MALAWI
Avon Lake, OH$450K2017
Arcade Innovation Hub
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$408K2022
Arcade Innovation Hub
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$369K2023
Greene County Community Foundation
HALL HUNGER INITIATIVE GRANTS
Xenia, OH$350K2023
Ncr Employees Benefit Association
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION PLAYER DEVELOPMENT FACILITY
Kettering, OH$350K2023
Dayton Boat Club
BOAT HOUSE PROPERTY SUPPORT IN CONNECTION WITH WOMEN'S ROWING TEAM
Beavercreek, OH$350K2024
Arcade Innovation Hub
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$205K2024
Bike Miami Valley
BIKE SHARE PROGRAM FOUNDING SPONSORSHIP AND CONTINUING SPONSORSHIP
Dayton, OH$160K2018
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT, 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOURING SPONSOR, 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA TABLE SPONSOR
Dayton, OH$114K2019
Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
PROCEEDS FROM CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME
Columbus, OH$100K2024
The Dayton Foundation
SUPPORT OF THE LEVITT PAVILION DAYTON
Dayton, OH$75K2019
The Dayton Foundation
SUPPORT OF LEVITT PAVILION DAYTON, AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY FUND ANNUAL GALA
Dayton, OH$75K2018
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Dayton, OH$75K2018
Dayton Comtemporary Dance Guild
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT 2023
Dayton, OH$75K2023

University of Dayton giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$605K
2018$398K
2019$295K
2020$203K
2022$647K
2023$1.4M
2024$1.6M

How to apply for funding from University of Dayton

University of Dayton'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 udayton.edu.

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Frequently asked questions about University of Dayton

Does University of Dayton accept grant applications?
University of Dayton'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 University of Dayton fund?
University of Dayton's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Greene County Community Foundation, Determined to Develop, Arcade Innovation Hub. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does University of Dayton give in grants?
University of Dayton reported $215.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.1M over 114 grants.
Where is University of Dayton located?
University of Dayton is based in Dayton, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 310536715.
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About this profile. This page is built from University of Dayton'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 University of Dayton. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.