Nancy Sayles Day Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 06-6071254 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$914K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$17.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Nantucket, MA | Capital campaign | $400,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Nantucket, MA | Capital campaign | $266,000 |
| St Paul's Church | Nantucket, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Lahey Clinic | Burlington, MA | To be administered by dr bruce campbell for research and education. | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Foundation | Nantucket, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Land Council | Nantucket, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| A Safe Place | Nantucket, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Addiction Solutions of Nantucket Inc | Nantucket, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Food Fuel and Rental Assistance | Nantucket, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Center for Elder Affairs | Nantucket, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Community Sailing | Nantucket, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Palliative & Supportive Care Nantucket Fdn | Nantucket, MA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Boston Medflight | Bedford, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | Nantucket, MA | 1800 house | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Shellfish Association | Nantucket, MA | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | Farmington, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Exeter, NH | General support | $2,500 |
| The Hill School | Pottstown, PA | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $913,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $728,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349102455
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6071254
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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