Frank M Tait Foundation
Accepts applications
Frank M Tait Foundation is a private foundation in Oakwood, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $417,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $72,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$417,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$72,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $383,750 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $319,000 | 14 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $383,750 | 19 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $417,000 | 20 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lindsay Maxam Executive Director 1 Oakwood Ave, Oakwood, OH 45409 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (937) 222-2401 |
| What to submit | The grant requestor must contact the office via email at grants@frankmtaitfoundation.com or telephone at 937-222-2401 to discuss the prospective grant proposal and to obtain approval for its subsequent submission. Faxed grant proposals will not be accepted. Prospective grantees should obtain a complete list of the information and materials required to be included in the grant proposal from the foundation's executive director. |
| Deadlines | Grant requests are reviewed quarterly. Confirm deadlines with exec director. |
| Restrictions | The tait foundation focuses on programs that (1) develop youth - particularly early childhood development programs and (2) provide cultural enrichment experiences for underserved youth. The foundation supports organizations in montgomery county, Ohio. It does not support medical research or equipment; operating budgets or annual fund drives; emergency requests for crash programs; endowment funds; religious programs or activities; or lobbying or propaganda activities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Frank M Tait Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 20 | $417,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Promise | Be ready by 5 | $72,000 |
| 4C for Children | Quality child care access | $40,000 |
| Omega CDC | Early childhood success in hope zone | $40,000 |
| Westcare Ohio | Miracle makers and parent university | $30,000 |
| Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley | Child screening services | $25,000 |
| On Purpose Academy | Behavioral support and holistic care | $25,000 |
| Kids in New Directions (Kind) | Fans program | $20,000 |
| Dayton Art Institute | Black boy brilliance partnership | $20,000 |
| Elizabeth's New Life Center | Starting off strong | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | Mothers empowered | $15,000 |
| Brigid's Path | Better paths for babies and families | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools | School site coordinators | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | Expanding opportunities for dayton | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Mentoring minds | $10,000 |
| Crayons to Classrooms | Early learners in montgomery county | $10,000 |
| Daybreak Inc | Parenting program | $10,000 |
| Dayton Leadership Academies | Kindergarten readiness program | $10,000 |
| Imagination Library | Montgomery county books | $10,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Ohio | Star pupils | $10,000 |
| United Rehabilitation Services | Get set for school | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Woodhull II
- Tania Arseculeratne
- Allen M Hill
- R Daniel Sadlier
- Jonathan Hollingsworth
- Cassie B Barlow
- Lindsay Maxam
- Christopher Prokes
- Bonnie Baker-Tattershall
Questions people ask
Does Frank M Tait Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant requests are reviewed quarterly. Confirm deadlines with exec director.
How much does Frank M Tait Foundation give?
$417,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Frank M Tait Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James M Woodhull II (Chairman), Tania Arseculeratne (Trustee), Allen M Hill (Trustee) and R Daniel Sadlier (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Frank M Tait Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.