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Nancy Sayles Day Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. The principal officer is Saltonstall & Co Llp. It holds total assets of $13M. Annual income is reported at $4.8M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Nancy Sayles Day Foundation has made 67 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $643K and $749K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $749K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $505K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Virginia, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$415K
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Nancy Sayles Day Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 67 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC, VA.
Nancy Sayles Day Foundation has distributed a total of $2.1M across 67 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $505K.
Nancy Sayles Day Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Nancy Sayles Day Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary G West | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathaniel Jeppson | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$13M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$13M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
67
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| A Safe PlaceGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Conservative FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $505K | 2023 |
| Lahey ClinicRESEARCH AND EDUCATION | Burlington, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Prospect Hill Cemetery AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Whitinsville, MA | $26K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Food Fuel And Rental AssistanceGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Land CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Addiction Solutions Of Nantucket IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Center For Elder AffairsGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Community SailingGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Shellfish AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Boston MedflightGENERAL SUPPORT | Bedford, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Maria Mitchell AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| St Luke'S ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Smithfield, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Nantucket Historical Association1800 HOUSE | Nantucket, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Phillips Exeter AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Exeter, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Miss Porter'S SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Farmington, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| The Hill SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Pottstown, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $30K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For NantucketJOHN DAVIS FUND | Nantucket, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Palliative & Supportive Care Nantucket FdnGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| Open Collective Foundation1K PROJECT - CRISIS IN UKRAINE | Walnut, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| Artists Association Of NantucketGALA FUNDRAISER | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Nantucket Skating ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Sustainable NantucketGENERAL SUPPORT | Nantucket, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Sailing TeamGENERAL SUPPORT | Ann Arbor, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Mass Eye & EarSUPPORT OF SENIOR SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE | Boston, MA | $100K | 2021 |