The Daycroft School Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $235,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$235,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $215,000 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 | $215,000 | 9 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 9 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Daycroft School Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| E3 E3 | Academics | $60,000 |
| Crystal Lake Camps Crystal Lake Camps | Childrens camp fees | $30,000 |
| The Cedars Camps the Cedars Camps | Childrens camp fees | $30,000 |
| Camp Bow-Isle Camp Bow-Isle | Childrens camp fees | $25,000 |
| Camp Newfoundowatonna Camp Newfound/Owatonna | Childrens camp fees | $25,000 |
| Discovery Bound Discovery Bound | Childrens camp fees | $20,000 |
| Adventure Unlimited Adventure Unlimited | Childrens camp fees | $15,000 |
| Camp Leelanaukohahna Camp Leelanau/Kohahna | Childrens camp fees | $15,000 |
| The Link School the Link School | Academics | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Al McCready
- Erik Olsen
- Trude Harper
- Joy Rendahl
- Libby Steckler
- Douglas Downes
- Don Kurtz
Questions people ask
Does The Daycroft School Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Daycroft School Foundation Inc give?
$235,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Daycroft School Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Al McCready (Chairman/Co-), Erik Olsen (President), Trude Harper (Director and) and Joy Rendahl (Vice Chair) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Daycroft School Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.