The Daycroft School Foundation Inc
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $235K. Net investment income was $142K.
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Daycroft School Foundation Inc gave $235K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $235,000
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,111
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,553,182
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Daycroft School Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was E3 ($60K). Together the top 9 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Daycroft School Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $50K (2020) to $235K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| E3 Knoxville, TN | Academics | $60,000 |
| Crystal Lake Camps Hughesville, PA | Childrens Camp Fees | $30,000 |
| The Cedars Camps Ballwin, MO | Childrens Camp Fees | $30,000 |
| Camp Bow-Isle Bellevue, WA | Childrens Camp Fees | $25,000 |
| Camp Newfoundowatonna Harrison, ME | Childrens Camp Fees | $25,000 |
| Discovery Bound Greenwood Village, CO | Childrens Camp Fees | $20,000 |
| Adventure Unlimited Greenwood Village, CO | Childrens Camp Fees | $15,000 |
| Camp Leelanaukohahna Maple City, MI | Childrens Camp Fees | $15,000 |
| The Link School Buena Vista, CO | Academics | $15,000 |
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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 | $6,553,182 | $375,530 | $337,849 | $235,000 | 9 | $303,252 | $142,423 | $302,395 |
| 2023 | $5,807,224 | $15,823 | $317,390 | $215,000 | 9 | $302,119 | $95,896 | $272,820 |
| 2022 | $5,324,545 | $129,383 | $272,422 | $172,000 | 9 | $256,588 | $102,948 | $300,197 |
| 2021 | $6,935,747 | $551,075 | $236,436 | $124,000 | 9 | $213,069 | $522,070 | $325,383 |
| 2020 | $6,572,480 | $-244,213 | $163,176 | $50,000 | 1 | — | — | $289,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daycroft School Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $302K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc is led by Erik Olsen, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erik Olsen
President
Chairman → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Al McCready
Chairman & Co-
Vice Chairman-Treasurer → Chairman-Co Treasurer, 2022
Chairman-Co Treasurer → Chairman & Co-, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Trude Harper
Director
President → Director & President Emeritus, 2022
Director & President Emeritus → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Don Kurtz
Director Emeritus
Trustee Emeritus → Director Emeriti, 2022
Director Emeriti → Director Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas Downes
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joy Rendahl
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Libby Steckler
Secretary
Co-Secretary → Secretary, 2022
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 The Daycroft School Foundation Inc
How much does The Daycroft School Foundation Inc give each year?
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc gave $235K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $215K across 9 grants.
What is The Daycroft School Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $26,111, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Daycroft School Foundation Inc give grants?
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc's top state is Tennessee, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (21%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwood Village, CO (2 grants).
Does The Daycroft School Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Daycroft School Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Childrens Camp Fees" (7 grants).
Who are The Daycroft School Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include E3 ($60,000), Crystal Lake Camps ($30,000) and The Cedars Camps ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Daycroft School Foundation Inc?
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $303K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $302K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Daycroft School Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Daycroft School Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7127046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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