Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn
The foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the dayton region by supporting initiatives and projects enhancing economic development and community awareness.
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn at a glance
In short: Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn gave $185K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,450
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,181
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,286,284
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Downtown Dayton Partnership ($48K). Together the top 8 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn gives
- Giving grew 368% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $683K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Dayton Partnership Dayton, OH | Sponsorship | $47,500 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | Sponsorship | $36,050 |
| Dayton Dragons Dayton, OH | Sponsorship | $29,500 |
| The Big Hoopla Inc Dayton, OH | Innovation Award | $25,000 |
| Bowerbags LLC Dayton, OH | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Dayton, OH | Leadership Dayton Scholarships | $8,900 |
| National Aviation Hall of Fame Wpafb, OH | Sponsorship | $8,000 |
| Dayton Business Journal Dayton, OH | Advertising | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,286,284 | $1,011,767 | $1,013,231 | $185,450 | 8 | $2,148 |
| 2023 | $1,498,177 | $1,110,164 | $1,088,164 | $135,356 | 5 | $4,338 |
| 2022 | $1,186,761 | $1,231,701 | $1,237,832 | $29,800 | 2 | $4,584 |
| 2021 | $935,340 | $1,083,595 | $1,084,361 | $39,600 | 2 | $26,826 |
| 2020 | $882,492 | $1,657,313 | $1,605,581 | $682,532 | 86 | $14,355 |
About Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn
Based on IRS filings
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Dayton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $185K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn is led by Christopher Kershner, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Kershner
President
Vice President & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Ashworth
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Cleaves
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Belinda Matthews Stenson
Director & Mbp
Director Mbp → Director & Mbp, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Harrison
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Ward
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Domigan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqeline Gamblin
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia McDonald
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Weckesser
Treasurer
Chair → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Niels Winther (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Pat McDonald (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Kl Allen (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel McCabe (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tawnya Darlington (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Doug Loftus (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Doug Anspach Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Suzanne Winters (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: J. Tom Maultsby (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Phillip L. Parker Cae Cce (2020) — President
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 Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn
How much does Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn give each year?
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn gave $185K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $135K across 5 grants.
What is Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn's typical grant size?
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,181, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn give grants?
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (7 grants).
Does Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (5 grants).
Who are Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn's largest grantees?
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn's largest 2024 grantees include Downtown Dayton Partnership ($47,500), University of Dayton ($36,050) and Dayton Dragons ($29,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn?
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn?
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Dayton, OH. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn's EIN?
Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1113395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Education & Public Improvement Fdtn funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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