Frank M Tait Foundation
Historical FunderOakwood, Ohio · EIN 31-6037499 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LINDSAY MAXAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 OAKWOOD AVE, OAKWOOD OH 45409 |
| Phone | 9372222401 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool Promise | Dayton, OH | Be ready by 5 | $72,000 |
| 4C for Children | Cincinnati, OH | Quality child care access | $40,000 |
| Omega Cdc | Dayton, OH | Early childhood success in hope zone | $40,000 |
| Westcare Ohio | Dayton, OH | Miracle makers and parent university | $30,000 |
| Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley | Dayton, OH | Child screening services | $25,000 |
| On Purpose Academy | Dayton, OH | Behavioral support and holistic care | $25,000 |
| Kids in New Directions (Kind) | Dayton, OH | Fans program | $20,000 |
| Dayton Art Institute | Dayton, OH | Black boy brilliance partnership | $20,000 |
| Elizabeth's New Life Center | Dayton, OH | Starting off strong | $15,000 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | Dayton, OH | Mothers empowered | $15,000 |
| Brigid's Path | Kettering, OH | Better paths for babies and families | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Columbus, OH | School site coordinators | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | Cincinnati, OH | Expanding opportunities for dayton | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Dayton, OH | Mentoring minds | $10,000 |
| Crayons to Classrooms | Dayton, OH | Early learners in montgomery county | $10,000 |
| Daybreak Inc | Dayton, OH | Parenting program | $10,000 |
| Dayton Leadership Academies | Dayton, OH | Kindergarten readiness program | $10,000 |
| Imagination Library | Dayton, OH | Montgomery county books | $10,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Ohio | Columbus, OH | Star pupils | $10,000 |
| United Rehabilitation Services | Dayton, OH | Get set for school | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $417,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $383,750 | 19 |
| 2023 | $319,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630899349100443
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6037499
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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