The Diggs Family Foundation
The Diggs Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dayton, Ohio. Its 2023 filing data records grants to charitable organizations, but a 2022 filing is marked as the foundation’s final return and says its assets were transferred to a donor-advised fund; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Diggs Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Diggs Family Foundation gave $43K across 17 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), top state Georgia. 53% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $43,000
- +135.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 17
- +88.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,529
- +24.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (47% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Diggs Family Foundation
- 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
Mailing address: 2305 Far Hills Ave 202, Dayton, OH 45419
Phone: (937) 299-4922
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Diggs Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Piedmont Park Conservation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Georgia received 47% of grant dollars, California 14%, Virginia 14%, New York 10%, and Ohio 8%, according to the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Diggs Family Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 35% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−7%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 228% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $46K (2020). In 2023 it made 17 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Park Conservation Atlanta, GA | Community Organization - General Fund | $11,000 |
| Abac Foundation Tifton, GA | Educational Organization - General Fund | $5,000 |
| Old Rag Masters Naturalists Sperryville, VA | Community Organization - General Fund | $4,000 |
| Air Camp Inc Dayton, OH | Community Organization - General Fund | $3,500 |
| Dysautonomia International East Moriches, NY | Community Organization - General Fund | $3,000 |
| Open Medicine Foundation Agoura Hills, CA | Medical Organization - General Fund | $3,000 |
| Solve CFS Glendale, CA | Medical Organization - General Fund | $3,000 |
| Ossabaw Writers Conference Richmond Hill, GA | Community Organization - General Fund | $2,000 |
| United Charitable Tysons, VA | Community Organization - General Fund | $1,000 |
| YWCA of the National Capital Area Washington, DC | Community Organization - General Fund | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,987 | $45,796 | $43,000 | 17 | $43,000 | $10,570 | $18,845 |
| 2022 | $385,627 | $9,616 | $19,025 | $18,300 | 9 | $18,300 | $8,891 | $28,809 |
| 2021 | $610,242 | $50,911 | $46,407 | $45,800 | 23 | — | $50,304 | $32,438 |
| 2020 | $605,738 | $74,919 | $48,017 | $46,300 | 17 | — | $73,170 | $30,475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Diggs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $43,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $11,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among the larger 2023 grants were $11,000 to Piedmont Park Conservation, $5,000 to ABAC Foundation, $4,000 to Old Rag Masters Naturalists, and $3,500 to Air Camp Inc. The foundation also awarded $3,000 each to Dysautonomia International, Open Medicine Foundation, and Solve CFS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Matthew O Diggs Jr, Elizabeth Diehl, Judith Keenan, and Joan Townsend as trustees.
The Diggs Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elizabeth Diehl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joan Townsend
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith Keenan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew O. Diggs Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Diggs Family Foundation
How much does The Diggs Family Foundation give each year?
The Diggs Family Foundation gave $43K across 17 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $18K across 9 grants.
What is The Diggs Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Diggs Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,529, across 17 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Diggs Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Diggs Family Foundation give grants?
The Diggs Family Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (14%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Sperryville, VA (2 grants).
Does The Diggs Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Diggs Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Diggs Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Diggs Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Piedmont Park Conservation ($11,000), Abac Foundation ($5,000) and Old Rag Masters Naturalists ($4,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from The Diggs Family Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is The Diggs Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Diggs Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Diggs Family Foundation's EIN?
The Diggs Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1423026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Diggs Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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