Cecil B Day Foundation Inc
Cecil B Day Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Norcross, Georgia. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have stopped or be winding down grantmaking.
Cecil B Day Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cecil B Day Foundation Inc gave $816K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Georgia. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $816,487
- +78.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,010
- +123.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (29 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cecil B Day Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists no contact, application form or materials, or deadline. It says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Because the filing is marked final, these details should not be treated as current application instructions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4725 Peachtree Corners Circle Ste, 300, Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: (770) 446-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cecil B Day Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($409K). Together the top 10 received $651K.
Grant Size Distribution
276 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 262 grants of 276 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards are restricted to the Christian mission of sharing the Gospel within New England and the Atlanta, Georgia, regions. In 2024, grant dollars went to organizations in Georgia (56%), Massachusetts (15%), Maine (15%), New Hampshire (7%), and North Carolina (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cecil B Day Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 51 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $458K (2023) to $816K (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $816K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Evangelism, Ministry | $408,732 |
| Gordon College Wenham, MA | Evangelism, Ministry | $52,000 |
| Saco Bay Community Church Saco, ME | Evangelism, Ministry | $39,549 |
| Vision New England Sanford, ME | Evangelism, Ministry | $34,836 |
| The Table Boston Boston, MA | Evangelism, Ministry | $30,000 |
| ELK River Helping Hands ABanner Elk, NC | Evangelism, ministry | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Norcross, GA | Evangelism, ministry | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Evangelism, ministry | $20,000 |
| Overseed Inc South Easton, MA | eVANGELISM, mINISTRY | $13,250 |
| Evangelistic Assn of New England Stratham, NH | Evangelism, ministry | $12,500 |
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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 | — | $101,499 | $1,234,989 | $816,487 | 51 | $1,066,043 | — | $31,490 |
| 2023 | $1,133,489 | $97,533 | $816,973 | $458,490 | 64 | $664,072 | — | $68,762 |
| 2022 | $1,852,929 | $1,098,312 | $864,096 | $501,343 | 58 | $698,280 | — | $95,107 |
| 2021 | $1,618,713 | $514,833 | $1,037,317 | $676,078 | 55 | $875,680 | $353,847 | $111,671 |
| 2020 | $2,141,197 | $247,856 | $830,324 | $475,593 | 48 | — | $88,693 | $129,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cecil B Day Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing identifies evangelism and ministry as purposes of its 2024 grants. Its grantees describe a range of Christian and community-serving work. For example, Overseed says it coaches New England pastors through church revitalization, while Instep International says it spreads the Gospel through evangelizing, discipling, and practical help. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Elk River Helping Hands describes assisting people in the aftermath of catastrophic events in North Carolina’s High Country.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $816,487. Awards ranged from $150 to $408,732, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $408,732 to National Christian Foundation in Alpharetta, Georgia. Other notable grants included $52,000 to Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts; $39,549 to Saco Bay Community Church in Saco, Maine; $34,836 to Vision New England in Sanford, Maine; and $30,000 to The Table Boston in Boston, Massachusetts.
The foundation also gave $20,000 each to Elk River Helping Hands in Banner Elk, North Carolina; the Salvation Army in Norcross, Georgia; and Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, North Carolina. Other reported grants included $13,250 to Overseed in South Easton, Massachusetts; $12,500 to the Evangelistic Association of New England in Stratham, New Hampshire; $11,250 to First Congregational Church of Bingham in Richmond, Maine; and $10,500 to CRU in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deen Day Sanders as vice chair and trustee; Edward L. White Jr. as president and trustee; Joann F. Dollar as secretary; Charles A. Sanders as treasurer and trustee; and Clinton M. Day, C. Peyton Day, and C. Parke Day as trustees.
Cecil B Day Foundation Inc is led by Edward L. White Jr., President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward L. White Jr.
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. Parke Day
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles A. Sanders
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clinton M. Day
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deen Day Sanders
Vice Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joann F. Dollar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathie Day (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rd Spear (2020) — Vice President & Trustee
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 Cecil B Day Foundation Inc
How much does Cecil B Day Foundation Inc give each year?
Cecil B Day Foundation Inc gave $816K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $458K across 64 grants.
What is Cecil B Day Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cecil B Day Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,010, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cecil B Day Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Cecil B Day Foundation Inc give grants?
Cecil B Day Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and Maine (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants), Manchester, NH (2 grants) and Bedford, NH (2 grants).
Does Cecil B Day Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Cecil B Day Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Evangelism, Ministry" (48 grants).
Who are Cecil B Day Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cecil B Day Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Christian Foundation ($408,732), Gordon College ($52,000) and Saco Bay Community Church ($39,549), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Cecil B Day Foundation Inc fund?
The filing identifies evangelism and ministry as purposes of its 2024 grants. Its grantees describe a range of Christian and community-serving work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cecil B Day Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing lists no contact, application form or materials, or deadline. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Cecil B Day Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cecil B Day Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cecil B Day Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cecil B Day Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1030351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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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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