3055 Foundation
3055 Foundation is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. It made 11 grants totaling $60,150 in 2024 to charitable organizations.
3055 Foundation at a glance
In short: 3055 Foundation gave $60K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,150
- -57.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,468
- -53.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $1,652,213
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to 3055 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists a letter format, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards; it names William T. Lincoln as the contact for the application process.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: William T Lincoln
Mailing address: 3055 Kettering Blvd, Suite 418, Dayton, OH 45439
Phone: (937) 293-0398
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 3055 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Logan County ($25K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 27 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 33% to recipients in Michigan, and 2% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How 3055 Foundation gives
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $141K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Logan County Bellefontaine, OH | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton Dayton, OH | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Dayton Dayton, OH | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Public Radio Asheville, NC | Charitable Contribution | $1,500 |
| Discover Classical Dayton, OH | Charitable Contribution | $1,300 |
| Sicsa Dayton, OH | Charitable Contribution | $1,250 |
| Ohio's Hospice of Dayton Dayton, OH | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Foodbank Dayton, OH | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Wyso-FM Yellow Springs, OH | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,652,213 | $340,076 | $338,109 | $60,150 | 11 | $60,150 | $133,505 | $64,634 |
| 2023 | $1,650,246 | $191,809 | $409,949 | $141,000 | 12 | $141,000 | $104,141 | $69,586 |
| 2022 | $1,868,185 | $80,418 | $266,155 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $54,674 | $77,301 |
| 2021 | $2,053,966 | $415,702 | $293,260 | $101,010 | 3 | $101,010 | $246,076 | $74,177 |
| 2020 | $1,931,577 | $1,991,947 | $60,266 | — | — | — | $70,183 | $75,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 3055 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for community services, arts and music, youth development, and equine-assisted services.
Among its grantees, United Way of Logan County describes its mission as facilitating agency partnerships for a safe, healthy, and caring community. Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton says it builds community through free concerts and access to the arts. Boys & Girls Club of Dayton describes its mission as helping young people reach their potential. Therapeutic Riding Institute says it uses equine-assisted services and therapies to support people with physical, cognitive, social, and psychological needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $60,150. Grants ranged from $600 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,300. The largest awards included $25,000 to United Way of Logan County and $20,000 to Hillsdale College. Other notable grants were $5,000 to Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton, $2,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Dayton, and $1,500 to Blue Ridge Public Radio. The filing lists the grant purposes as charitable contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles D. Berry as president, John W. Berry Jr. as vice president, William T. Lincoln as treasurer, and David K. Ray as secretary.
3055 Foundation is led by Charles D. Berry, President & D on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles D. Berry
President & D
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William T. Lincoln
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & D → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John W. Berry Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David K. Ray
Secretary & D
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 3055 Foundation
How much does 3055 Foundation give each year?
3055 Foundation gave $60K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $141K across 12 grants.
What is 3055 Foundation's typical grant size?
3055 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,300, and its average grant was $5,468, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 3055 Foundation give grants?
3055 Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (6 grants).
Who are 3055 Foundation's largest grantees?
3055 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Logan County ($25,000), Hillsdale College ($20,000) and Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 3055 Foundation?
3055 Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does 3055 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for community services, arts and music, youth development, and equine-assisted services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 3055 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 3055 Foundation's EIN?
3055 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4588177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 3055 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). 3055 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/3055-foundation-morg_f5197320b048456f8e52d9ffac525c10
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