Private foundation · EIN 81-0376620 · Sidney, Montana

Dayton 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $53K total, median $2,750. 100% of grants stayed in Montana. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$53K
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in MT
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.5M

How to apply

No prescribed forms Contact: Robert Goss Trustee, 301 West Holly St, Sidney, Mt, 4064338600 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

Top 9 of 12 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Foundation of Community CareSidney, MTScholarship$20K
Boys and Girls Club of the MondakSidney, MTDonations$10K
Sidney Middle SchoolSidney, MTDonation$3,000
Rev Tim TharpSidney, MTDonation$2,500
Roi FoundationSidney, MTDonation$2,000
Richland County Food BankSidney, MTDonations$2,000
Sunrise Womens ClinicSidney, MTDonation$2,000
Sidney Flag FootballSidney, MTDonation$1,000
Richland City Christmas CoalitionSidney, MTDonation$1,000

About this foundation

Dayton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sidney, Montana, administered in care of H N Williamson, tax-exempt since 1978. 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 Dayton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Dayton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $53K across 12 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does Dayton Foundation give?

Montana (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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