Frank M Tait Foundation
The Frank M Tait Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation chartered in 1955 and based in Oakwood, Ohio. The foundation was established through the philanthropic vision of Frank M. Tait, an industrialist and protégé of Thomas Edison who was deeply committed to supporting the Dayton community. The foundation operates as an active community advocate focused on early childhood development and education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.3M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$384K
+20.3% YoY
Grant Count
19
+35.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-11.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Vision: All children in Montgomery County, Ohio will thrive and succeed.
Mission: Seek and fund high quality, innovative and evidence-based early childhood intervention and education programs that:
- Serve under-resourced families and children aged 0–8 years in Montgomery County, Ohio
- Demonstrate the potential to make measurable improvements in early childhood and education outcomes
The foundation prioritizes funding programs with a focus on kindergarten readiness and third-grade reading level outcomes.
Grantmaking
The foundation fulfills its mission through awarding grants that support measurable approaches to advancing the wellness and education of local children.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Montgomery County, Ohio, with particular emphasis on the Dayton area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Cumulative Giving: Approximately $15.1–$15.5 million granted since inception in 1955
Annual Giving (2025): $417,000
Organization Details:
- EIN: 31-6037499
- IRS Ruling Year: 1957
- Year Formed: 1955
- Employees: 1
- Address: 1 Oakwood Ave Unit 523, Oakwood, OH 45409-7521
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,313,813 | $8,721,731 | $8,030,866 |
| Revenue | $564,661 | $250,482 | $2,779,762 |
| Expenses | $492,096 | $421,458 | $462,087 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $440,766 | $374,755 | $370,894 |
| Net Investment Income | $520,770 | $206,854 | $2,726,649 |
| Distributable Amount | $444,419 | $407,063 | $386,236 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Frank M Tait Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by a seven-member board of directors.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES M WOODHULL II | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| THOMAS BREITENBACH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALLEN M HILL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| R DANIEL SADLIER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN HOLLINGSWORTH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CASSIE B BARLOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDSAY MAXAM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $53,500 |
| CHRISTOPHER PROKES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BONNIE BAKER-TATTERSHALL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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