Private foundation · EIN 20-5171559 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $6.8M total, median $3.4M. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$6.8M
Median grant
$3.4M
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$60M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CAUnrestricted$6.5M
Westridge School for GirlsPasadena, CAUnrestricted$250K

About this foundation

Robert Day Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Oakmont Corporation, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Robert Day Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Robert Day Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.8M across 2 grants, a median of $3.4M.

Where does Robert Day Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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