Dayspring Foundation
Dayspring Foundation is a private foundation based in Akron, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for a Malawi well project, animal rescue, disaster relief, immigrant rights, and scholarships.
Dayspring Foundation at a glance
In short: Dayspring Foundation gave $37K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Maryland. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,100
- +87.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,613
- +71.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $1,329,060
- -5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (42% 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 Dayspring Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1485 Marion Avenue, Akron, OH 44313
Phone: (330) 836-3059
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dayspring Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charity Water ($10K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 39% to Ohio, 13% to the District of Columbia, and 1% each to New York and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dayspring Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 179% of 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 $20K (2023) to $41K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Water Hagerstown, MD | Malawi Well Project | $10,000 |
| One of a Kind Pet Rescue Akron, OH | Medical Fund | $10,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Baltimore, MD | Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene Relief | $5,300 |
| National Immigration Law Center Washington, DC | Immigrant Rights | $5,000 |
| Saint Sebastian Foundation Akron, OH | Scholarship Fund/Tuition Grant | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of the Elms Akron, OH | Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Camp Mission Meadows Dewittville, NY | Scholarship Fund | $300 |
| East Ohio Camps Umceoc North Canton, OH | Camperships | $300 |
| Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center Akron, OH | Community | $300 |
| The Evangelical Covenant Church Chicago, IL | Covenant World Relief & Development | $300 |
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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 | $1,329,060 | $28,311 | $108,015 | $37,100 | 23 | $63,404 | $7,857 | $35,454 |
| 2023 | $1,408,764 | $82,607 | $84,550 | $19,800 | 21 | $45,294 | $2,338 | $35,523 |
| 2022 | $1,410,707 | $21,029 | $105,719 | $40,900 | 24 | $66,328 | $641 | $35,644 |
| 2021 | $1,495,397 | $46,904 | $102,977 | $38,500 | 23 | $63,607 | $21,370 | $38,102 |
| 2020 | $1,551,470 | $37,709 | $101,229 | $35,000 | 23 | — | $6,773 | $39,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dayspring Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 show support for organizations working in areas including animal rescue, humanitarian and disaster relief, immigrant rights, scholarships, and community programs.
Among its grantees, One of a Kind Pet Rescue says its mission is to save animals at imminent risk of euthanasia and enrich people’s lives through rescue, spaying and neutering, adoption, and advocacy. Lutheran World Relief says it works with Lutherans and partners around the world to address poverty, injustice, and human suffering. The National Immigration Law Center describes itself as a national legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the rights and opportunities of vulnerable immigrants and their loved ones. World Renew says its programs address disaster response, community health, economic opportunity, food security, and peace and justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $37,100. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $300.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,000 to Charity Water for a Malawi well project and $10,000 to One of a Kind Pet Rescue for its medical fund. The foundation also gave $5,300 to Lutheran World Relief for relief following Hurricanes Milton and Helene, $5,000 to the National Immigration Law Center for immigrant rights, $2,000 to the Saint Sebastian Foundation for a scholarship fund and tuition grant, and $1,000 to Our Lady of the Elms for a scholarship fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa M. Holland-Toth and Michael J. Toth as trustees.
Dayspring Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa M. Holland-Toth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Toth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Dayspring Foundation
How much does Dayspring Foundation give each year?
Dayspring Foundation gave $37K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 21 grants.
What is Dayspring Foundation's typical grant size?
Dayspring Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $1,613, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dayspring Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Dayspring Foundation give grants?
Dayspring Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (39%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (10 grants).
Does Dayspring Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Dayspring Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community" (9 grants).
Who are Dayspring Foundation's largest grantees?
Dayspring Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Charity Water ($10,000), One of a Kind Pet Rescue ($10,000) and Lutheran World Relief ($5,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dayspring Foundation?
Dayspring Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dayspring Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including animal rescue, humanitarian and disaster relief, immigrant rights, scholarships, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dayspring Foundation?
The foundation 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 Dayspring Foundation's EIN?
Dayspring Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6935706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dayspring 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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