The Dayton Power and Light Company Found
EIN 311138883Total Given 2016–2024
$14.9M
546 grants · $1.7M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$40K
grant size
52%
supporter · 107/207 multi-year
repeat
$33.5M
Assets (2024)
207
Distinct Recipients
About
THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT REQUIRE NOR WILL IT ACCEPT A COPY FOR FORM 990-PF. THE FOUNDATION FILES THE REQUIRED OHIO ANNUAL REPORT AND IS CURRENT WITH THE FILING REQUIREMENTS OF THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
TOM RAGA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(937) 259-7925
Deadlines
CONTRIBUTIONS ARE PLANNED ANNUALLY SO SUBMIT REQUESTS AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE.
How to Apply
THERE IS AN ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM THAT SHOULD BE COMPLETED WHICH INCLUDES: 1. A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY, STRUCTURE, PURPOSE AND THE PROGRAM OR PROJECT FOR WHICH SUPPORT IS NEEDED. 2. STATUS AND RESULTS OF PROGRAMS PREVIOUSLY FUNDED BY THE DP&L FOUNDATION. 3. A LIST OF OTHER DONORS AND THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT RECEIVED OR REQUESTED. 4. A COPY OF THE IRS RULING CLASSIFYING THE ORGANIZATION AS TAX EXEMPT (SECTION 501(C)(3)) AND NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION (SECTION 509(A)) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. 5. A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT FORM 990. 6. AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDIT. 7. A FINANCIAL BUDGET. 8. SOURCES OF INCOME. 9. EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM, ADMINISTRATION AND FUNDRAISING.
Restrictions
DP&L ESTABLISHED THE DAYTON POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOUNDATION AS A MEANS TO REINVEST IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE REGION'S OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. THE DP&L FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF ARTS & CULTURAL, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. IN REVIEWING EACH REQUEST, THE FOUNDATION IS GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1. VALUE AND BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY 2. OVERALL COMMUNITY SUPPORT 3. FINANCIAL VIABILITY AND HEALTH OF THE ORGANIZATION 4. PAST DP&L FOUNDATION SUPPORT. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT GENERALLY FUND: 1. INDIVIDUALS 2. RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS 3. NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO 4. OTHER FOUNDATIONS 5. ORGANIZATIONS THAT ONLY BENEFIT A FEW PEOPLE 6. ORGANIZATIONS RAISING FUNDS FOR SECOND-PARTY GIVING 7. FRATERNAL, LABOR OR VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS 8. NATIONAL OR STATE HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS 9. SPORTS LEAGUES, SCHOOL YEARBOOK OR CALENDAR ADS 10. TRAVEL FUNDS FOR TOURS, EXPEDITIONS OR MISSION TRIPS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.6M | $27.4M | $776K | 65 |
| 2017 | $1.4M | $30.4M | $1.5M | 49 |
| 2018 | $1.5M | $28.4M | $1.5M | 51 |
| 2019 | N/A | $31.5M | $2.8M | N/A |
| 2020 | $2.6M | $33.6M | $913K | 87 |
| 2021 | $1.5M | $34.9M | $1.1M | 57 |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $29.5M | $268K | 47 |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $32.2M | $1.8M | 92 |
| 2024 | $2.4M | $33.5M | $1.5M | 98 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 546 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$27K
75th Pctl
$40K
Maximum
$160K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (546 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Art Institute | Dayton, OH | $160,000 | FUNDING FOR LIGHTING OF MUSEUM EXTERIOR AND HISTORIC HILLSIDE RESTORATION | 2020 |
| United Way of the Greater Dayton Area | Dayton, OH | $140,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| United Way of the Greater Dayton Area | Dayton, OH | $135,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance | Dayon, OH | $130,000 | INNOVATION PARTNER SUPPORTING LIVE STREAM CONCERTS AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT | 2020 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance | Dayon, OH | $130,000 | INNOVATION PARTNER, "POWERING INNOVATION IN THE PERFORMING ARTS" | 2021 |
| United Way of Greater Dayton Area | Dayton, OH | $130,000 | STRONG FAMILIES FUND | 2021 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance | Dayon, OH | $130,000 | MASTERWORKS SPONSORSHIP - SUPPORT FOR THE ARTISTIC OPERATIONS OF THE DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE FOR THE 2022-23 SEASON. | 2022 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance | Dayton, OH | $130,000 | ARTISTIC OPERATIONS OF DPAA | 2023 |
| Dayton Art Institute | Dayton, OH | $125,000 | FUNDING FOR LIGHTING OF MUSEUM EXTERIOR AND HISTORIC HILLSIDE RESTORATION | 2020 |
| United Way of the Greater Dayton Area | Dayton, OH | $120,000 | FUNDING FOR LIVE UNITED 24/7/365 FUND | 2020 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance | Dayton, OH | $120,000 | THE ARTS | 2024 |
| United Way of Greater Dayton Area | Dayton, OH | $115,000 | FUNDING FOR LIVE UNITED 24/7/365 FUND | 2020 |
| United Way of the Greater Dayton Area | Dayton, OH | $110,500 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Dayton Art Institute | Dayton, OH | $105,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| United Way of Greater Dayton Area | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | POWER GRANT (DID NOT APPLY FOR POWER GRANT) - STRONG FAMILIES FUND - LIVE UNITED | 2022 |
| United Way of Greater Dayton Area | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | POWER GRANT (DID NOT APPLY FOR POWER GRANT) - STRONG FAMILIES FUND - LIVE UNITED | 2023 |
| Children'S Medical Center | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Victoria Theatre Association | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Dayton Art Institute | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Dayton Children'S Hospital | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Victoria Theatre Association | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Dayton Performing Arts Alliance | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Victoria Theatre Association | Dayton, OH | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |