Tammis Day Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Desert, California · EIN 81-6901244 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $60,000.
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
87% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000,000 |
| Oldfields School | Glencoe, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Atlanta, NE | To carry out support art programs at various clubs nationwide | $623,000 |
| X Cares Foundation | Albany, GA | Unrestricted | $105,000 |
| Have Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Missoula Children Theater | Missoula, MT | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Friends of Curry Public Library | Gold Beach, OR | To carry out an art installation within the curry public library | $30,000 |
| Anaconda Ensemble Theater | Anaconda, MT | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bitterroot Performing Arts Council | Hamilton, MT | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Art of the Cowgirl Foundation | Wickenburg, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Literary Arts | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hope and Care Outreach | Las Vegas, NV | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lutheran Border Concerns Ministry | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Montana History | Helena, MT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rancho Cucamonga High School | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Youth Music Project | West Linn, OR | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,950,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $3,190,182 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103174
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6901244
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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