The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation Dba Aes Ohio Foundation Grants

How to apply

Open to applications: its latest 990-PF publishes how to apply and does not limit giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact

Tom Raga Executive Director

Address

1065 Woodman Drive Dayton, OH, 45432

Phone

(937) 259-7925

Deadlines

Contributions are planned annually so submit requests as far in advance as possible.

Application materials

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

Where The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation Dba Aes Ohio Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

Historical awards reported to the IRS. These are examples of past giving, not open opportunities.

Showing 5 of the 25 largest grants (54 reported in all).

About this data

Figures are aggregated from The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation Dba Aes Ohio Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF filing on ProPublica. Raw e-file archive (ZIP) — a large IRS yearly archive download.

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