The Day Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 64-6025122 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11.5M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$159.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $335,000.
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
3% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Villages | Memphis, TN | National growth plan | $3,000,000 |
| St Paul Catholic School | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $2,000,000 |
| Rhodes College | Memphis, TN | Scholarships | $1,220,000 |
| Memphis Allies | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $1,000,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $800,000 |
| Alliance Healthcare Services | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $500,000 |
| Porter-Leath Children's Center | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $500,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $335,000 |
| The Catholic Diocese of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $287,500 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $250,000 |
| Mayo School of Health Sciences | Rochester, MN | Operating support | $250,000 |
| Visible Music College | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $200,000 |
| St Agnes Academy - St Dominic School | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $173,667 |
| Binghampton Christian Academy | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $125,000 |
| Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Memphis Botanic Garden | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $100,000 |
| National Ornamental Metal Museum Inc | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Reach Memphis | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $75,000 |
| Harwood Center Inc | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $70,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Memphis, TN | Scholarships | $41,827 |
| Angelstreet Memphis | Cordova, TN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Madonna Learning Center | Germantown, TN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| New Day Schools Inc | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Rachel's Kids Inc | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $15,000 |
| St Patrick Community Outreach Inc | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| The Dorothy Day House | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Karat Place Inc | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,461,994 | 31 |
| 2023 | $12,183,139 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349103702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-6025122
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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