Causes: Community Foundations, Philanthropy

Mission: To operate exclusively for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, as amended.

Programs: Designated and advised grants to 501(c)(3) organizations

scholarship grants to colleges and universities

discretionary grants as determined by the dayton foundation grants committee

program expenses such as brochures, website services, mailing costs, appraisals and other costs associated with contributions to a fund, and similar expenses directly related to the charitable purpose of the fund.