Private foundation · EIN 20-5733999 · Henderson, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Nevada. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $6,750.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $525K total, median $6,750. 69% of grants stayed in Nevada. Stated restrictions: Grant awards to individuals challenged with seizure syndrome and other medical challenges for education and medical care.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$525K
Median grant
$6,750
Stays in NV
69%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$24M

How to apply

Applications should be in writing. Contact: Don F Ahern, 8350 Eastgate Road, Henderson, Nv, 7025239585 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grant awards to individuals challenged with seizure syndrome and other medical challenges for education and medical care.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Unlv FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$250K
ByuProvo, UTGeneral support$200K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNEpilepsy research$20K
Eagle Valley Children's HomeCarson City, NVGeneral support$10K
Hundley FoundationHenderson, NVFamilies children affected by epilepsy$10K
Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TXGeneral support$10K
Lake Mead Christian AcademyHenderson, NV2025-2026 registration and tuition$6,750
FIRST Choice Pregnancy ServicesNew Ulm, MNGivefirst choice$5,000
Children's Service Guild of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$5,000
Trinity Church of God in ChristLas Vegas, NVYouth and youth leaders to training in az$3,000
Calvary Chapel Green ValleyLas Vegas, NVCamp summer 2025$2,500
Calvary Redrock ChurchLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$2,000
Faith Communications CorpLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$1,000

By state: Nevada 9 · Utah 1 · Minnesota 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Henderson, Nevada, administered in care of Don F Ahern Trustee, 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 Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be in writing. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $525K across 13 grants, a median of $6,750.

Where does Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation give?

Nevada (9 grants), Utah (1 grants), Minnesota (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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