Willametta K Day Foundation
The Willametta K Day Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it made 77 grants totaling $7,102,968 to charitable organizations.
Willametta K Day Foundation at a glance
In short: Willametta K Day Foundation gave $7.1M across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $92K), mostly in California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,102,968
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $92,246
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $76,209,323
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (22 of 71, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (92% 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 Willametta K Day Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 515 S Flower Street Suite 4150, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 891-6300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willametta K Day Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Robert Day Foundation ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
291 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 259 grants of 291 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to Nevada, 1% to Oregon, 1% to Connecticut, and less than 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Willametta K Day Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 71 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $139K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 195% 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 (2020) to $9.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Day Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College (Robert Day Sciences Center) Claremont, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500,000 |
| Westridge School for Girls (The Willametta Keck Day Endowment Fund Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation (Hooker Creek Ranch Endowed Scholarshi Reno, NV | Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| Linfield University McMinnville, OR | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Robert Louis Stevenson School Pebble Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Yale University (School of Architecture) New Haven, CT | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| The Sequoyah Educational Center Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
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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 | $76,209,323 | $9,976,342 | $7,831,718 | $7,102,968 | 77 | $7,182,602 | $8,884,270 | $3,678,410 |
| 2023 | $75,490,576 | $282,171 | $7,528,679 | $6,877,780 | 60 | $6,941,179 | — | $3,624,666 |
| 2022 | $70,201,424 | $-865,962 | $10,875,915 | $9,600,882 | 40 | $9,679,931 | $1,141,952 | $4,132,789 |
| 2021 | $102,602,792 | $1,494,175 | $8,317,910 | $6,751,095 | 55 | $6,841,790 | $10,660,156 | $4,003,369 |
| 2020 | $91,337,266 | $2,245,455 | $4,998,311 | $2,996,433 | 59 | — | $3,198,193 | $2,953,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willametta K Day Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include educational institutions such as Robert Louis Stevenson School, which describes its aims as preparing students for college and life, fostering learning and achievement, and helping students shape a joyful life. Linfield University says its mission is to promote intellectual challenge and creativity, value theoretical and practical knowledge, encourage thoughtful dialogue, and inspire students to live by moral and spiritual principles.
Other supported organizations describe work in fields including architecture and design. Anyone Corporation says it publishes magazines and books and holds seminars to advance the understanding and study of architecture. Design History Foundation says its journal, Places, educates the public about how buildings, landscapes, regulations, and patterns of use affect daily life. The Sequoyah Educational Center describes its school as a community of learners that challenges the mind, nurtures the heart, and celebrates human dignity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $7,102,968. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $2,500,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $2,500,000 to Robert Day Foundation, $2,000,000 to Robert Louis Stevenson School for its science building, and $1,500,000 to Claremont McKenna College for the Robert Day Sciences Center. Each was listed as unrestricted.
Other grants included $250,000 to Westridge School for Girls for the Willametta Keck Day Endowment Fund; $180,000 to University of Nevada Reno Foundation for the Hooker Creek Ranch Endowed Scholarship; $80,000 each to Linfield University and Robert Louis Stevenson School; $75,000 to Southern California Institute of Architecture; and $45,000 to Yale University’s School of Architecture. These grants were also listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard M Day as president and trustee. Trustees listed are Jerry W Carlton, Peter W Carlton, Thomas Joseph Deegan-Day, Dorothy W Day, Lucinda D Fournier, Howard M Day Jr, Deborah C Day, and Jonathan Day. Robert Miller is listed as secretary.
Willametta K Day Foundation is led by Howard M. Day, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard M. Day
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah C. Day
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dorothy W. Day
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Howard M. Day Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerry W. Carlton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Day
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucinda D. Fournier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter W. Carlton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Joseph Deegan-Day
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Drevlow
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Day (2020–2023) — Chairman & Trustee
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 Willametta K Day Foundation
How much does Willametta K Day Foundation give each year?
Willametta K Day Foundation gave $7.1M across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.9M across 60 grants.
What is Willametta K Day Foundation's typical grant size?
Willametta K Day Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $92,246, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Willametta K Day Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Willametta K Day Foundation give grants?
Willametta K Day Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (20 grants), Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), Pasadena, CA (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Willametta K Day Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Willametta K Day Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Willametta K Day Foundation's largest grantees?
Willametta K Day Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Robert Day Foundation ($2,500,000), Claremont McKenna College (Robert Day Sciences Center) ($1,500,000) and Westridge School for Girls (The Willametta Keck Day Endowment Fund ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Willametta K Day Foundation?
Willametta K Day Foundation reported $76.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Willametta K Day Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include educational institutions such as Robert Louis Stevenson School, which describes its aims as preparing students for college and life, fostering learning and achievement, and helping students shape a joyful life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willametta K Day Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Willametta K Day Foundation's EIN?
Willametta K Day Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6092476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Willametta K Day 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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