The Dayton Foundation

The Dayton Foundation is a community foundation that has been helping people help others in the Greater Dayton Region since 1921. We provide unmatched services, resources, support and counsel to help individuals achieve their charitable giving goals; we assist other nonprofits by funding important initiatives and offering our expertise to help them operate more effectively; and we're helping build a better Dayton by identifying important issues and bringing together the people and organizations who can solve them. Whether you are an individual, financial advisor, nonprofit organization or someone wanting to make a difference, The Dayton Foundation can help you help others. Mission: We help you help others℠ through philanthropy and community leadership. The Dayton Foundation at a Glance (as of June 30, 2021) more than 19,073 grants totaling $57.9 million from all funds $85.1 million in new contributions $818 million in assets More than 4,000 funds