William R Dally Foundation
William R Dally Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $136,000, primarily to organizations in Ohio.
William R Dally Foundation at a glance
In short: William R Dally Foundation gave $136K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $136,000
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,556
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,751,486
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% 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 William R Dally Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says a letter of application may be sent electronically or by regular U.S. mail. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- September 30 (the filing does not specify a year).
- Deadline
- September 30 (the filing does not specify a year).
- Contact
Application contact: William N Kirkham
Mailing address: One East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 579-6547
Email: wkirkham@kmklaw.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William R Dally Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Cincinnati Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 4% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William R Dally Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $119K (2021) to $141K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Council on Child Abuse Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Greater Cincin Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Lasalle High School Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Parkinson Community Fitness Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Ayer Elementary PTA Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $8,000 |
| One Way Farm Fairfield, OH | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Mercy Health Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,751,486 | $103,252 | $160,208 | $136,000 | 18 | $136,000 | $103,252 | $147,074 |
| 2023 | $2,808,442 | $68,550 | $173,389 | $141,000 | 16 | $141,000 | $68,550 | $131,000 |
| 2022 | $1,292,769 | $121,317 | $170,660 | $140,000 | 16 | $140,000 | $90,889 | $140,751 |
| 2021 | $1,341,257 | $76,441 | $149,997 | $119,000 | 15 | $119,000 | $45,609 | $141,964 |
| 2020 | $1,415,671 | $89,388 | $147,338 | $121,354 | 13 | — | $63,404 | $116,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William R Dally Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147K 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Parkinson Community Fitness says it provides exercise programs and social support for people with Parkinson’s and their families; Lighthouse Youth Services says it empowers young people and families through a continuum of care; and Discovery Riders says it provides equine activities and therapies. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $136,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $25,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest awards included $25,000 to the University of Cincinnati Foundation, $15,000 to Council on Child Abuse, and $9,000 each to Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati and LaSalle High School.
The foundation also gave $8,000 each to Parkinson Community Fitness, Ronald McDonald House, Ayer Elementary PTA, and One Way Farm; $6,000 each to Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers and Mercy Health Cincinnati Foundation; and $5,000 each to Cincinnati Golden Gloves for Youth and Discovery Riders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William N Kirkham and Jack Coors as directors.
William R Dally Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Coors
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William N Kirkham
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
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 William R Dally Foundation
How much does William R Dally Foundation give each year?
William R Dally Foundation gave $136K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $141K across 16 grants.
What is William R Dally Foundation's typical grant size?
William R Dally Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,556, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William R Dally Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does William R Dally Foundation give grants?
William R Dally Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (13 grants).
Does William R Dally Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on William R Dally Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are William R Dally Foundation's largest grantees?
William R Dally Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Cincinnati Foundation ($25,000), Council on Child Abuse ($15,000) and Assistance League of Greater Cincin ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William R Dally Foundation?
William R Dally Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does William R Dally Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William R Dally Foundation?
The 2024 filing says a letter of application may be sent electronically or by regular U.S. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William R Dally Foundation's EIN?
William R Dally Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2505429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). William R Dally Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-r-dally-foundation-morg_942bc7dc78c54e8f9d99c8efd3cdec6f
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