Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru
Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru is a private foundation based in Dubois, Wyoming. Its 2024 filing reports 26 grants totaling $579,350 to charitable organizations.
Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru at a glance
In short: Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru gave $579K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state Arizona. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $579,350
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,283
- -54.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,225
- Total assets
- $10,748,115
- +26.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (46% 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 Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru
- 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
Application contact: Larry Martha Day
Mailing address: PO Box 1683, Dubois, WY 82513
Phone: (408) 315-8264
Email: larry@fwiprepaid.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was David Foster Foundation ($115K). Together the top 10 received $441K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 103 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Arizona accounted for 46% of grant dollars. Other reported shares were 6% for Tennessee, 5% for Illinois, and 5% for Wyoming; a recipient-state category marked “?” accounted for 20%. Recipients listed in the filing include organizations in Arizona, Wyoming, Tennessee, Illinois, Virginia, California, Washington, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $156K (2020) to $640K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $579K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David Foster Foundation | Operations | $115,000 |
| Childhelp Scottsdale, AZ | Operations | $102,500 |
| Celebrity Fight Night Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Operations | $53,400 |
| Arizona Christian University Phoenix, AZ | Operations | $30,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | Operations | $30,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Operations | $30,000 |
| Center for Arizona Policy Phoenix, AZ | Operations | $20,000 |
| Dubois Volunteers Inc Dubois, WY | Operations | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Operations | $20,000 |
| The Dream Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Operations | $20,000 |
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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 | $10,748,115 | $3,151,022 | $749,380 | $579,350 | 26 | $627,161 | $3,104,226 | $713,648 |
| 2023 | $8,467,007 | $1,219,940 | $748,020 | $639,810 | 13 | $683,403 | $829,348 | $602,546 |
| 2022 | $7,994,136 | $600,327 | $623,960 | $600,105 | 18 | $610,425 | $366,857 | $613,650 |
| 2021 | $7,910,993 | $531,102 | $425,505 | $386,724 | 22 | — | $282,616 | $610,201 |
| 2020 | $7,777,172 | $322,417 | $193,482 | $156,015 | 24 | — | $181,718 | $503,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru reported a distributable amount of $714K 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 grantees include organizations with missions in education, health research and treatment, advocacy, and conservation. For example, Arizona Christian University says it provides a biblically integrated liberal arts education, while St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. The Society for Conservation Biology describes its mission as advancing the science and practice of conserving Earth’s biological diversity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $579,350. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $115,000, with a median of $15,225. The largest grants included $115,000 to David Foster Foundation for operations, $102,500 to Childhelp for operations, and $53,400 to Celebrity Fight Night Foundation for operations. Other grants included $30,000 each to Arizona Christian University, Moody Bible Institute, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, all for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry L. Day and Martha L. Day as trustees.
Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry L. Day
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martha L. Day
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru
How much does Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru give each year?
Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru gave $579K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $640K across 13 grants.
What is Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru's typical grant size?
Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru's median grant in 2024 was $15,225, and its average grant was $22,283, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru that year got $8K on average.
Where does Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru give grants?
Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru's top state is Arizona, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (6%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (7 grants), Dubois, WY (3 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (26 grants).
Who are Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru's largest grantees?
Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru's largest 2024 grantees include David Foster Foundation ($115,000), Childhelp ($102,500) and Celebrity Fight Night Foundation ($53,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru?
Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $627K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $714K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with missions in education, health research and treatment, advocacy, and conservation. For example, Arizona Christian University says it provides a biblically integrated liberal arts education, while St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru?
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 Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru's EIN?
Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7197623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Larry and Martha Day Charitable Tru funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/larry-and-martha-day-charitable-tru-morg_2e2c6fd77a0046de8a7c7b4f37515d88
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