Code Foundation
Code Foundation is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. In 2024, it gave $22,500 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
Code Foundation at a glance
In short: Code Foundation gave $23K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,500
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $9,458
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Code Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 285 Liberty Street, Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: (937) 341-6512
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Code Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miami Valley Crime Stoppers ($11K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Ohio. The listed 2024 recipients include organizations in Dayton and other Ohio communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Code Foundation gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Valley Crime Stoppers Dayton, OH | Support | $11,000 |
| Bogg Mobile Food Pantry Miamisburg, OH | Support Charities Mission | $1,000 |
| The Dayton Foodbank Dayton, OH | To support charities mission of providing food to local residents in need. | $1,000 |
| Northmont Fish Pantry Englewood, OH | Support | $1,000 |
| Operation Veteran Caregiver Piqua, OH | Support Charities Mission | $1,000 |
| Target Dayton Ministries Dayton, OH | Support Charities Mission | $1,000 |
| House of Bread Dayton, OH | Support Charities Mission | $1,000 |
| Threads of Miami Valley Miamisburg, OH | Support Charities Mission | $1,000 |
| The Victory Project Dayton, OH | Support Charities Mission | $1,000 |
| Ellies Rainy Day Fund Dayton, OH | Support Charities Mission | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,458 | $32,476 | $32,429 | $22,500 | 15 | $32,429 | $465 |
| 2023 | $9,411 | $30,141 | $29,819 | $21,569 | 15 | $29,819 | $833 |
| 2022 | $9,089 | $32,854 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 1 | $27,258 | $298 |
| 2021 | $3,493 | $27,246 | — | — | — | $26,167 | $145 |
| 2020 | $2,414 | $4,689 | $2,275 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Code Foundation reported a distributable amount of $465 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 organizations addressing food needs, poverty, education, youth, veterans, crime reporting, and emergency veterinary care. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Ellies Rainy Day Fund says its mission is to fund emergency and specialty veterinary care for Miami Valley families and their pets. House of Bread says it serves a free, hot, nutritious lunch every day and connects guests with other community services. Crayons to Classrooms says it provides school supplies at no cost to teachers of students in need. The Victory Project describes its mission as empowering youth through self-awareness, self-sufficiency, and service while addressing poverty. Target Dayton Ministries says it spreads Christianity in Dayton’s inner city through charitable ministries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $22,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $11,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grant was $11,000 to Miami Valley Crime Stoppers for support. Other notable grants included $1,000 each to Bogg Mobile Food Pantry, the Dayton Foodbank, Northmont Fish Pantry, Operation Veteran Caregiver, Target Dayton Ministries, House of Bread, Threads of Miami Valley, the Victory Project, and Ellies Rainy Day Fund. Crayons to Classrooms and Cancer Hope (Cancer Crush 5K) each received $500. The foundation’s filing describes its support for the Dayton Foodbank as funding for the local foodbank serving residents in need, and Target Dayton Ministries as a church for the poor and homeless.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heather A Parrott as chair, Madison Y Messinger as secretary, and Shannon M Tudor as treasurer.
Code Foundation is led by Heather A. Parrott, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather A. Parrott
Chair
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon M. Tudor
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madison Y. Messinger
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Madison Y. Foley (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Shannon M. McCullough (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 Code Foundation
How much does Code Foundation give each year?
Code Foundation gave $23K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 15 grants.
What is Code Foundation's typical grant size?
Code Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,500, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Code Foundation give grants?
Code Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (9 grants) and Miamisburg, OH (3 grants).
Does Code Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Code Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charities Mission" (9 grants) and "Support" (4 grants).
Who are Code Foundation's largest grantees?
Code Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miami Valley Crime Stoppers ($11,000), Bogg Mobile Food Pantry ($1,000) and The Dayton Foodbank ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Code Foundation?
Code Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $465 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Code Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing food needs, poverty, education, youth, veterans, crime reporting, and emergency veterinary care. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Code Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Code Foundation's EIN?
Code Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0517438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Code 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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