Foundations that fund organizations in Dayton, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dayton nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $62K to Dayton organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dayton around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dayton
- $62K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dayton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essa Culbertson Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | Care & maintenance of |
| The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation C/O Douglas Nelson | Walla Walla, WA | 3 | $17K | $5,000 | Yes | Boys and girls club summer recreation programs.; Emergency support programs in dayton, wa.; 110 - 5th grade students, 4 day ski scholarships in dayton,… |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $9,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted; Project timothy christian aid center other |
| Essa Culbertson Remedial School | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,811 | $5,811 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Pietrzycki Trust for School District #2 | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,561 | $5,561 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Harold & Helen Shepherd Foundation | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General operations |
| Ridge Road Foundation C/O Scott Kim | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Contribution to be used for charitable purposes |
| Seneca Foods Foundation | Fairport, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Provide fresh produce to encourage healthy eating |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Dayton, Washington?
Essa Culbertson Trust, The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation C/O Douglas Nelson, Puget Sound Energy Foundation, Essa Culbertson Remedial School, Pietrzycki Trust for School District #2 and 3 others reported grants to Dayton organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Dayton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.