Dayton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dayton Foundation is a private foundation in Sidney, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $15,500 | 5 | $89,618 |
| 2024 | $18,500 | 4 | $481,899 |
| 2025 | $52,500 | 12 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Dayton 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 Dayton Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 12 | $52,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of Community Care | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Mondak | Donations | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Sidney Middle School | Donation | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $2,500 |
| Roi Foundation | Donation | $2,000 |
| Richland County Food Bank | Donations | $2,000 |
| Sunrise Womens Clinic | Donation | $2,000 |
| Sidney Flag Football | Donation | $1,000 |
| Richland City Christmas Coalition | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bob Goss
- Bill Brenner
- Garth Kallevig
- Tim Thogerson
Questions people ask
Does Dayton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dayton Foundation give?
$52,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Dayton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bob Goss (President), Bill Brenner (Sec-Treas), Garth Kallevig (Trustee) and Tim Thogerson (Trustee).
What does Dayton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.