James C and Teresa K Day Foundation
The James C and Teresa K Day Foundation is a private foundation based in Sugar Land, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Oklahoma.
James C and Teresa K Day Foundation at a glance
In short: James C and Teresa K Day Foundation gave $533K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Oklahoma. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $532,875
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,736
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,653,988
- +20.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (86% 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 James C and Teresa K Day Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2277 Plaza Drive 630, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Phone: (281) 313-2316
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James C and Teresa K Day Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Oklahoma Foundation ($293K). Together the top 10 received $453K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($21,875), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 137 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Oklahoma received 86% of grant dollars. Texas recipients received 7%, recipients in Washington, DC, 5%, and recipients in Michigan 2%; Virginia accounted for a reported 0%. The listed grants include recipients in Oklahoma and Texas, as well as grants to organizations in Washington, DC, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James C and Teresa K Day Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 27 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 122% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% 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 $206K (2020) to $558K (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $533K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Norman, OK | General Support | $292,500 |
| Goddard Center Ardmore, OK | General Support | $50,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $21,875 |
| Oklahoma Hall of Fame Oklahoma City, OK | Induction Ceremony Fund | $20,000 |
| Integris Health Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Arcadia Trails Campaign | $15,000 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Oklahoma City, OK | Prix De West and Annie Oakley Society | $15,000 |
| Dean McGee Eye Institute Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Muenzler Professorship | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Education Fund | $10,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,653,988 | $1,390,214 | $590,335 | $532,875 | 27 | $540,863 | $1,308,939 | $380,481 |
| 2023 | $6,338,219 | $69,629 | $602,581 | $558,000 | 26 | $563,960 | $89,502 | $331,643 |
| 2022 | $6,871,171 | $-289,297 | $549,282 | $472,775 | 20 | $483,037 | $66,711 | $360,032 |
| 2021 | $7,709,750 | $1,860,225 | $288,218 | $239,750 | 34 | — | $1,811,656 | $366,953 |
| 2020 | $6,137,740 | $416,338 | $325,911 | $206,275 | 30 | — | $322,331 | $323,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James C and Teresa K Day Foundation reported a distributable amount of $380K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education and scholarships, health organizations, museums and cultural institutions, and other charitable organizations. For example, the University of Oklahoma Foundation says it facilitates philanthropic gifts to support the university, while the Oklahoma Hall of Fame says it preserves Oklahoma history and promotes state pride. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $532,875. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $292,500, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $292,500 to the University of Oklahoma Foundation for general support, $50,000 to the Goddard Center for general support, $25,000 to the Heritage Foundation for general support, and $21,875 to an individual recipient Hunter Public School for college scholarships. Other grants included $20,000 to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for its induction ceremony fund, $15,000 each to the INTEGRIS Health Foundation and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and $10,000 each to the Dean McGee Eye Institute Foundation, Hillsdale College, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James C Day as president and James C Day Jr as secretary/treasurer.
James C and Teresa K Day Foundation is led by James C. Day, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James C. Day
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James C. Day Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andrew Kanaly (2020) — Secretary
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 James C and Teresa K Day Foundation
How much does James C and Teresa K Day Foundation give each year?
James C and Teresa K Day Foundation gave $533K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $558K across 26 grants.
What is James C and Teresa K Day Foundation's typical grant size?
James C and Teresa K Day Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,736, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James C and Teresa K Day Foundation give grants?
James C and Teresa K Day Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (7 grants), Houston, TX (4 grants), Ardmore, OK (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does James C and Teresa K Day Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of James C and Teresa K Day Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James C and Teresa K Day Foundation's largest grantees?
James C and Teresa K Day Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Oklahoma Foundation ($292,500), Goddard Center ($50,000) and Heritage Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($21,875), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James C and Teresa K Day Foundation?
James C and Teresa K Day Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $541K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $380K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James C and Teresa K Day Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education and scholarships, health organizations, museums and cultural institutions, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James C and Teresa K Day Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James C and Teresa K Day Foundation's EIN?
James C and Teresa K Day Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1742265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James C and Teresa K Day 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 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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Grantable. (2026). James C and Teresa K Day Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/james-c-and-teresa-k-day-foundation-morg_77da0678e8594ef0a52f083260d419c6
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