Day Family Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Day Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Savannah, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $292,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$292,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $177,350 the year before.
91% of its 2025 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 | $130,000 | 17 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $177,350 | 7 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $292,000 | 21 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Benjamin B Day 150 Cardinal Road, Savannah, GA 31406 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (909) 260-6690 |
| What to submit | Contact an officer in writing. |
| Deadlines | Deadline applications happen once per year. Submissions must be turned in by march 15. |
| Restrictions | Grants are made to organizations which qualify to receive amounts classified as charitable contributions under irc section 170(c). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Day Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 11 | $223,000 |
| California | 7 | $44,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brightside Advocacy | General support | $60,000 |
| Pack | General support | $45,000 |
| Goodwill Southeast | General support | $30,000 |
| East Savannah United | General support | $25,000 |
| Families 4 Families | General support | $15,000 |
| Foster Love | General support | $15,000 |
| Loop It Up | General support | $15,000 |
| Stone Canyon Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Coastal Empire | Exempt | $15,000 |
| Foster the City | General support | $10,000 |
| Shelter From the Rain | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Ca wildfires | $5,000 |
| Burn Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Mary's Place | General support | $5,000 |
| San Juan Hills Academic Fdn | General support | $5,000 |
| Scarlet Hope | General support | $5,000 |
| Focus | General support | $4,000 |
| Laura's House | General support | $2,000 |
| Mountain View Convenant Church | General support | $2,000 |
| Shepherd Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Union Mission | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ashley A Minnich
- Martin Minnich
- Benjamin B Day
- Michelle F Day
- Torrey D Commisso
Questions people ask
Does Day Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadline applications happen once per year. Submissions must be turned in by march 15.
How much does Day Family Foundation Trust give?
$292,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Day Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ashley A Minnich (Board Presid), Martin Minnich (Board Member), Benjamin B Day (Board Member) and Michelle F Day (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Day Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and faith communities.