Private foundation · EIN 06-1742265 · Sugar Land, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James C and Teresa K Day Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $533K total, median $5,000. 26% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
27
$533K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
26%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.7M

Grants paid in 2023

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Oklahoma FoundationNorman, OKGeneral support$293K
Goddard CenterArdmore, OKGeneral support$50K
Heritage FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$25K
Pond Creek Hunter Public SchoolPond Creek, OKCollege scholarships$22K
Oklahoma Hall of FameOklahoma City, OKInduction ceremony fund$20K
Integris Health FoundationOklahoma City, OKArcadia trails campaign$15K
National Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumOklahoma City, OKPrix de west and annie oakley society$15K
Dean McGee Eye Institute FoundationOklahoma City, OKMuenzler professorship$10K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIEducation fund$10K
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral support$10K
American Indian Cultural Center FoundationOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$5,000
Cross Timbers HospiceArdmore, OKGeneral support$5,000
Fort Bend History AssociationRichmond, TXLone star stomp$5,000
George Bush Presidential Library FoundationCollege Station, TXSupport program initiatives$5,000
Lone Star Flight MuseumHouston, TXGeneral support$5,000
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs IncOklahoma City, OKCitizenship award fund$5,000
Oklahoma Foundation for ExcellenceOklahoma City, OKEducation$5,000
Star of HopeHouston, TXGeneral support$5,000
World Affairs Council of HoustonHouston, TXInternational education$5,000
Cecil & Laura Belle Hoar Teachers Excellence AwardNash, OKEducation$4,000
Carter County Junior Livestock ShowArdmore, OKAgriculture education$2,500
Grand National Quail Foundation IncEnid, OKWildlife restoration$2,500
Love County Fair BoardMarietta, OKGeneral support$2,500
Love County Jr Livestock ShowMarietta, OKGeneral support$2,500
UsoWashington, DCGeneral fund$2,500
Scottish Rite Hospital of TexasDallas, TXGeneral fund$1,000
Trout UnlimitedArlington, VAEmbrace a stream$1,000

By state: Oklahoma 16 · Texas 7 · District of Columbia 2 · Michigan 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

James C and Teresa K Day Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sugar Land, Texas, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does James C and Teresa K Day Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does James C and Teresa K Day Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $533K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does James C and Teresa K Day Foundation give?

Oklahoma (16 grants), Texas (7 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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