Robert Day Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert Day Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.8 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3.4 million and the largest $6.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.8 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$3.4 million
- Largest grant$6.5 million
- Assets$59.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.8 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.8 million | 6 | $57.0 million |
| 2024 | $6.8 million | 2 | $59.7 million |
How to apply
Robert Day Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Robert Day Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $6.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont McKenna College | Unrestricted | $6.5 million |
| Westridge School for Girls | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Barker
- Robert Miller
- Jonathan Day
- Joseph Deegan Day
- Dorothy W Day
- Matthew Drevlow
- Peter Carlton
Questions people ask
Does Robert Day Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Day Foundation give?
$6.8 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3.4 million.
Who runs Robert Day Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Barker (Director), Robert Miller (Secretary), Jonathan Day (Vp/Director) and Joseph Deegan Day (President/Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Robert Day Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.