Timothy T Day Foundation Inc
Timothy T Day Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Incorporated in Arizona on May 9, 1997, it supports organizations and activities related to Marines and the Marine Corps, animal welfare, entrepreneurship, education, economic freedom, and medical research and care.
Timothy T Day Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Timothy T Day Foundation Inc gave $5.6M across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), top state Arizona. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,628,174
- +46.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,275
- +46.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $49,201,215
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (7 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (26% 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 Timothy T Day Foundation Inc
- 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: 3219 E Camelback Rd 841, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (602) 595-8880
Website: https://tdayfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Timothy T Day Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Tun Legacy Foundation Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
310 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 220 grants of 310 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Arizona (26%), Pennsylvania (18%), Virginia (12%), Idaho (12%), and Massachusetts (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Timothy T Day Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 66 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $186K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% 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 $3.0M (2021) to $5.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tun Legacy Foundation Inc Philadelphia, PA | Social Services | $1,000,000 |
| Kingdom X Twin Falls, ID | Social Services | $600,000 |
| Animal Guardian Network Cave Creek, AZ | Animal Welfare | $490,243 |
| HBS Advanced Management Program Boston, MA | Education | $368,000 |
| Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Dumfries, VA | Social Services | $350,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project New York, NY | Social Services | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ | Health Services | $250,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund Camp Pendleton, CA | Social Services | $250,000 |
| The Trinity Church Scottsdale, AZ | Social Services | $250,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Alexandria, VA | Education | $150,000 |
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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 | $49,201,215 | $5,417,117 | $5,757,999 | $5,628,174 | 66 | $5,628,174 | $3,883,574 | $4,498,461 |
| 2023 | $50,461,626 | $3,306,910 | $3,914,525 | $3,854,861 | 66 | $3,854,861 | $1,380,826 | $3,859,922 |
| 2022 | $52,290,656 | $2,823,782 | $3,815,082 | $3,759,520 | 62 | $3,759,520 | $1,190,443 | $3,774,885 |
| 2021 | $54,501,293 | $2,484,467 | $3,029,990 | $2,984,859 | 60 | $2,984,859 | $1,141,796 | $3,987,801 |
| 2020 | $56,118,372 | $1,854,632 | $3,659,893 | $3,567,044 | 56 | — | $1,158,548 | $3,404,264 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Timothy T Day Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission includes preserving Marine Corps history, traditions, and culture; honoring fallen Marines; supporting veterans and their families; and educating Marines through fellowships and other programs. It also supports animal-welfare organizations that rescue abused and abandoned dogs, entrepreneurship education, free enterprise and individual responsibility, certain educational facilities and programs, and leaders in medicine advancing research, treatment, or excellence in care.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of its giving. The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation says its mission is to preserve and promote Marine Corps history, traditions, and culture and educate Americans about the Corps. Dog Is My CoPilot describes its work as transporting at-risk animals from crowded shelters to adoption centers. Animal Guardian Network says it operates a sanctuary providing rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care for farm and ranch animals. The Tun Legacy Foundation says it plans to construct and lease a colonial Philadelphia mariner’s tavern and donate profits to charitable causes. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $5,628,174. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $23,000. The largest listed grants included $1,000,000 to The Tun Legacy Foundation Inc, $600,000 to Kingdom X, $490,243 to Animal Guardian Network, $368,000 to HBS Advanced Management Program, and $350,000 to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. Other notable awards included $250,000 each to Heroic Hearts Project, Mayo Clinic, Semper Fi Fund, and The Trinity Church.
The foundation’s website describes Marine Corps fellowship programs at Harvard Business School and a Day Scholars Program with the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. These support selected fellows or students; the website says the Commandant of the Marine Corps selects Advanced Management Program fellows, and the Day Scholars Program is for children of current or veteran Marines, with preference for children of fallen, injured, or wounded Marines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy T Day as chairman, president, and director; Sandra R Day as vice chairman and director; Leslie Day Pellillo as vice president, treasurer, and director; and William Eric Christopher Gleason, Timothy T Day Jr, Bryan W Day, George W Smith, and Ira Shapiro as directors.
Timothy T Day Foundation Inc is led by Timothy T. Day, Chairman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy T. Day
Chairman, President & Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan W. Day
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Day Pellillo
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra R. Day
Vice Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy T. Day Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Eric Christopher Gleason
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George W. Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ira Shapiro
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Mallery (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
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 Timothy T Day Foundation Inc
How much does Timothy T Day Foundation Inc give each year?
Timothy T Day Foundation Inc gave $5.6M across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.9M across 66 grants.
What is Timothy T Day Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Timothy T Day Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $23,000, and its average grant was $85,275, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Timothy T Day Foundation Inc that year got $186K on average.
Where does Timothy T Day Foundation Inc give grants?
Timothy T Day Foundation Inc's top state is Arizona, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (18%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (7 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (5 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and Jackson, WY (4 grants).
Does Timothy T Day Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 66 grants with a stated purpose on Timothy T Day Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (31 grants), "Social Services" (23 grants) and "Education" (7 grants).
Who are Timothy T Day Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Timothy T Day Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Tun Legacy Foundation Inc ($1,000,000), Kingdom X ($600,000) and Animal Guardian Network ($490,243), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Timothy T Day Foundation Inc?
Timothy T Day Foundation Inc reported $49.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Timothy T Day Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission includes preserving Marine Corps history, traditions, and culture; honoring fallen Marines; supporting veterans and their families; and educating Marines through fellowships and other programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Timothy T Day Foundation Inc?
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 Timothy T Day Foundation Inc's EIN?
Timothy T Day Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0870436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Timothy T Day Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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