Dayna Lynn Ahern Foundation
Historical FunderHenderson, Nevada · EIN 20-5733999 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DON F AHERN |
|---|---|
| Address | 8350 EASTGATE ROAD, HENDERSON NV 98015 |
| Phone | 7025239585 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANT AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS CHALLENGED WITH SEIZURE SYNDROME AND OTHER MEDICAL CHALLENGES FOR EDUCATION AND MEDICAL CARE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlv Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | General support | $250,000 |
| Byu | Provo, UT | General support | $200,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Epilepsy research | $20,000 |
| Eagle Valley Children's Home | Carson City, NV | General support | $10,000 |
| Hundley Foundation | Henderson, NV | Families children affected by epilepsy | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Lake Mead Christian Academy | Henderson, NV | 2025-2026 registration and tuition | $6,750 |
| First Choice Pregnancy Services | New Ulm, MN | Givefirst choice | $5,000 |
| Children's Service Guild of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | General support | $5,000 |
| Trinity Church of God in Christ | Las Vegas, NV | Youth and youth leaders to training in az | $3,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Green Valley | Las Vegas, NV | Camp summer 2025 | $2,500 |
| Calvary Redrock Church | Las Vegas, NV | General support | $2,000 |
| Faith Communications Corp | Las Vegas, NV | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $525,250 | 13 |
| 2024 | $339,988 | 13 |
| 2023 | $192,063 | 3 |
| 2022 | $361,700 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611049349101116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5733999
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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