Kiwanis Club of Dayton Ohio Foundation Inc
Historical FunderDayton, Ohio · EIN 31-6041997 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$21K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,348
Total assets$457K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $2,400.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT BUESCHER SECRETARY |
|---|---|
| Address | 3131 S DIXIE DRIVE SUITE 102, DAYTON OH 45439 |
| Phone | 9372283331 |
| Form and materials | THE GRANT REQUESTOR MUST USE AN APPLICATION FORM AND EXPLAIN CLEARLY WHAT THE PROJECT WILL ACHIEVE, HOW THE GOALS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED, WHO AND HOW MANY WILL BENEFIT, HOW LONG THE PROJECT WILL LAST, AND HOW RESULTS WILL BE TRACKED/MEASURED. THEY MUST ALSO ATTACH A DETAILED BUDGET OF PROJECT COSTS AND SUBMIT COPIES TO THE CLUB'S LOCATION AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE REQUESTOR ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORTS. |
| Deadlines | GRANT REQUESTS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME. THE BOARD MEETS QUARTERLY TO REVIEW APPLICATIONS. |
| Restrictions | THE KIWANIS OF DAYTON FOUNDATION IS INTERESTED IN FUNDING PROJECTS THAT DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE IMPACT ON CHILDREN IN THE GREATER DAYTON AREA. PROJECTS MUST REFLECT CAREFUL PLANNING AND A STRONG BASE OF SUPPORT AND BE CONSISTENT WITH THE IDEALS AND OBJECTIVES OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL AS WELL AS THE CORE SERVICE INTERESTS OF KIWANIS CLUB OF DAYTON FOUNDATION. |
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
13% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids in New Directions | Dayton, OH | $2,000 for after school program and $1,464 for winter coats, hats, and gloves | $3,464 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Twin Falls, ID | Grant for construction materials, mattresses and bedding for 11 beds for children in montgomery county. | $3,000 |
| Power of the Pen | Richfield, OH | Extracurricular competitive writing program for 7-8 grade students. | $2,850 |
| Dayton Sewing Collaborative | Dayton, OH | Grant to purchase materials for handmade quilts distributed to children. | $2,400 |
| Greene Givingtech Fest | Xenia, OH | Grant for techfest sponsorship, STEM education even for K-12 students. | $2,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Ohio | Dayton, OH | Star pupil vision screening program for preschool chldren. | $1,500 |
| Kiwanis Children's Fund | Indianapolis, IN | "Possibility project" campaign | $1,372 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Dayton | Dayton, OH | $1,000 for cash donation and $348 for food for 50 meals. | $1,348 |
| Miami Valley Housing Opportunities (Mvho) | Dayton, OH | Plant materials and supplies for 900 sf for pollinator garden. | $839 |
| Dayton Metro Library | Dayton, OH | Refreshments and personal care items for winter wonderland event | $709 |
| Faith and Friends Radio | Dayton, OH | Children's activities at the stations chocolate festival fundraiser. | $500 |
| Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation | Circleville, OH | Club birthday fund and governor's project | $300 |
| Emerson Academy | Dayton, OH | Sponsor bring up grades programs for third graders | $241 |
| Ohio District Key Club | Berea, OH | Sponsor key club at archbishop carroll high school in dayton. | $100 |
| Dayton Children's Hospital | Dayton, OH | Cakes for kids event. | $17 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,640 | 15 |
| 2023 | $16,748 | 14 |
| 2022 | $14,178 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620769349100302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6041997
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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