Willametta K Day Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Willametta K Day Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.1 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $2.5 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$7.1 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$76.2 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.9 million the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.9 million | 60 | $75.5 million |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 77 | $76.2 million |
How to apply
Willametta K 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 Willametta K Day Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $6.5 million |
| Nevada | 27 | $342,500 |
| Oregon | 5 | $95,268 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $45,000 |
| New York | 3 | $33,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $15,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Day Foundation | Unrestricted | $2.5 million |
| Robert Louis Stevenson School (Science Building) | Unrestricted | $2.0 million |
| Claremont McKenna College (Robert Day Sciences Center) | Unrestricted | $1.5 million |
| Westridge School for Girls (The Willametta Keck Day Endowment Fund | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation (Hooker Creek Ranch Endowed Scholarshi | Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| Linfield University | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Robert Louis Stevenson School | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Yale University (School of Architecture) | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| The Sequoyah Educational Center | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation (Hooker Creek Ranch Endowed Scholarshi | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Anyone Corporation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Design History Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pasadena Waldorf School | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art Inc | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Health Alliance | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Snows School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Divided Sky Foundation Corporation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Los Cabos Children's Foundation | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Armenian General Bevenolent Union | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Para Los Ninos | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Community Health Councils Inc | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Samara Learning Center | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| The Independent Shakespeare Co Inc | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,718 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Campcare Nevada Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Children's Cabinet Inc A Child and Family Resource | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Moms on the Run | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts (Avenue of the Arts) | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Family Solutions Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Food Bank of Northern Nevada Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard M Day
- Jerry W Carlton
- Peter W Carlton
- Thomas Joseph Deegan-Day
- Dorothy W Day
- Lucinda D Fournier
- Howard M Day Jr
- Deborah C Day
- Jonathan Day
- Robert Miller
- Matthew Drevlow
Questions people ask
Does Willametta K Day Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willametta K Day Foundation give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Willametta K Day Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard M Day (President/Trustee), Jerry W Carlton (Trustee), Peter W Carlton (Trustee) and Thomas Joseph Deegan-Day (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Willametta K Day Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.