The Daycroft School Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Stamford, CT EIN: 23-7127046

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.

Key facts about The Daycroft School Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
23-7127046
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$235,000
Grants made (2024)
9
Average grant
$26,111
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$6,553,182
Primary geography
Tennessee (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.6M

+12.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$235K

+9.3% YoY

Grant Count

9

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

+9.3% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

Cities

Greenwood VillageKnoxvilleBallwinBellevueBuena VistaHarrisonHughesvilleMaple City

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2020 9 grants2021 9 grants2022 9 grants2023 9 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $235K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $235K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

E3: $60KE3$60KCrystal Lake Camps: $30KCrystal Lake Camps$30KThe Cedars Camps: $30KThe Cedars Camps$30KCamp Bow-Isle: $25KCamp Bow-Isle$25KCamp Newfoundowatonna: $25KCamp Newfoundowatonna$25KDiscovery Bound: $20KDiscovery Bound$20KAdventure Unlimited: $15KAdventure Unlimited$15KCamp Leelanaukohahna: $15KCamp Leelanaukohahna$15KThe Link School: $15KThe Link School$15K

The largest 2024 recipient was E3 ($60K). Together the top 9 received $235K.

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

34<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
E3 Knoxville, TNAcademics$60,000
Crystal Lake Camps Hughesville, PAChildrens Camp Fees$30,000
The Cedars Camps Ballwin, MOChildrens Camp Fees$30,000
Camp Bow-Isle Bellevue, WAChildrens Camp Fees$25,000
Camp Newfoundowatonna Harrison, MEChildrens Camp Fees$25,000
Discovery Bound Greenwood Village, COChildrens Camp Fees$20,000
Adventure Unlimited Greenwood Village, COChildrens Camp Fees$15,000
Camp Leelanaukohahna Maple City, MIChildrens Camp Fees$15,000
The Link School Buena Vista, COAcademics$15,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$6,553,182$5,807,224$5,324,545
Revenue$375,530$15,823$129,383
Expenses$337,849$317,390$272,422
Qualifying Distributions$303,252$302,119$256,588
Net Investment Income$142,423$95,896$102,948
Distributable Amount$302,395$272,820$300,197

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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