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Outcomes: Dayton Foundation Initiatives and Grantmaking
Through a combination of grantmaking, special initiatives and facilitating discussions with local not-for-profit organizations, The Dayton Foundation is making a difference to the present and future of the Greater Miami Valley region.
Among its efforts in 2004-2005, The Dayton Foundation: • made more than $33.6 million in grants and program distributions – primarily at the advice, direction or designation of donors – to nonprofit organizations that impact the quality of life in the region and beyond;• collaborated with others to launch a neighborhood school centers project that has the potential to improve the lives of children and families in Dayton neighborhoods; • spearheaded an effort leading to a coalition that is testing a model to help Dayton businesses attract and retain a more diverse work force; • helped 44 local nonprofits build their endowments through a planned and deferred gift program; • helped facilitate the merger of two important Dayton nonprofits that will lead to greater efficiencies and new opportunities for the community; and • is facilitating other discussions between nonprofits to explore ways to partner and collaborate. GOVERNING BOARD INITIATIVES
In recent years The Dayton Foundation's Governing Board has initiated a number of groundbreaking activities to help address key issues in the community. By providing financial support and bringing people and organizations together to support these issues, the Foundation is playing a leadership role in creating a positive difference for the Greater Miami Valley region.
Foundation leadership initiatives as of June 30, 2005, include the following: Neighborhood School Centers Project
 In January 2005 The Dayton Foundation announced its newest initiative to create neighborhood school centers at up to six Dayton elementary schools slated to be rebuilt over the next three to four years. An Oversight Council of 25 community leaders, chaired by Dayton Foundation Governing Board Member Charles A. Jones, oversees the work of this initiative, which will put Dayton public elementary schools at the center of rebuilding neighborhoods. Children and adults will benefit from after-school and weekend programs, and neighborhoods have the chance to thrive through improved safety and stronger community pride.
The Dayton Foundation organized a funding collaborative and secured $405,500 in funding from 16 community partners for the planning phase, including the hiring of the University of Dayton's Raymond L. Fitz Center, S.M. Center for Leadership in Community, to design the concept for these centers and build the partnerships. This effort is a collaboration of The Dayton Foundation, the funding partners, Dayton Public Schools, the City of Dayton and Montgomery County.
Promoting Multicultural Diversity and Inclusion
Undertaken initially in 1999, The Dayton Foundation's initiative to make diversity and inclusion a regional strength is chaired by Emeritus Governing Board Member John E. Moore, Sr.
Ultimately the model will help businesses of all kinds to create a diverse and inclusive work force, while providing minorities with access to jobs that pay a livable wage.
Facilitating Discussions with Other Not-for-Profits
In the past fiscal year, The Dayton Foundation has assisted in the facilitation of creative discussions among several Dayton-area not-for-profits who sought these discussions. The talks are aimed at how to create greater efficiencies and strengthen these organizations for the ultimate benefit of the region.
2004-2005 GRANTMAKING HIGHLIGHTS
In 2004-2005 The Dayton Foundation made $33,630,448 in grants and program distributions to assist charitable organizations and the community. Included in this amount were more than 15,700 grants, totaling $30,302,577, which were awarded from a variety of endowed (long-term) funds and Charitable Checking Accounts SM established at the Foundation by individuals, families, businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Foundation donors advise, direct or designate these grants to the specific charitable organizations of their choice.
Discretionary Grants
Thanks to donors who have placed no restrictions on the grants made from their endowment funds, the Foundation has been able to address some of our community's most pressing problems and opportunities through program initiatives and as part of the discretionary grantmaking program.
All discretionary grant requests are researched by the Foundation's Grants and Programs staff before being reviewed by the Grants Committee. This volunteer committee, representing a broad spectrum of the community, makes its recommendations to the Governing Board for final decision. At a later date the Foundation staff follows up with grantees to assure that grant dollars have been used properly. In the past fiscal year, The Dayton Foundation paid discretionary grant awards totaling $668,500. Among those were $325,000 in multi-year commitments to support major community efforts and the Foundation's leadership initiatives. The multi-year commitment awards went to: Arts Center Foundation ($100,000), the Foundation's final payment of a six-year, $1 million commitment to stimulate the ongoing revitalization of downtown Dayton through construction of the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center; The Dayton Foundation, as repository ($25,000), year one of a two-year $50,000 commitment to the Neighborhood School Centers Project; and Sinclair Community College ($200,000), year three of a six-year, $1 million commitment to the Fast Forward Center to aid area young people – previously deemed lost to the school system – in obtaining a high school education. The Dayton Foundation is continuing its financial commitment for the K-12 education initiative, which is focused on the Out-of-School-Youth Program. The Program was established to provide alternative educational solutions to help an estimated 5,600 Montgomery County school dropouts to become successful, contributing members of the community. As of June 30, 2005, more than 3,000 young people had returned to school, with 1,049 students in the last four years having received their high school degree or GED equivalent. The Dayton Foundation's 49 new discretionary grants totaled $363,742. Included in this amount were 12 grants totaling $45,200 from the Robert and Helen Harmony Fund for Needy Children. This fund helps children with financial need to attend resident camps and resident, health-camp programs. Organizations awarded discretionary grants of $5,000 and above follow. Affecting Community Transformation ($7,500) – educational and financial programs for residents of Parkside, a low-income housing neighborhood in Dayton Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm ($50,000 over two years) – farm complex renovation and expansion
Camp Fire USA Greater Dayton ($5,000) – recreational and educational programs for youth Clothes That Work! ($10,000) – creation of a resale clothing boutique Dayton Society of Natural History ($10,000) – SunWatch Indian Village renovations Dayton Theatre Guild ($25,000) – downtown Dayton theatre construction Dayton 32nd Degree Masonic Learning Center for Children ($15,000) – tutoring services for children with dyslexia Dayton Visual Arts Center ($25,000) – facility renovation and organization relocation
The Foodbank, Inc. ($25,000) – startup funding to become a free-standing operation The Human Race Theatre Company ($10,000) – educational programming Miami Valley Literacy Council ($10,000) – materials and training for volunteer tutors Oak Tree Corner, Inc. ($5,000) – hiring of mental health consultants Sinclair Community College Foundation, as fiscal agent, ($5,000) – for The Youth Council of the Workforce Policy Board to update career-oriented videos for middle-school students St. Vincent Hotel, Inc. ($50,000 over two years) – building renovation and organization relocation United Way Greater Dayton Area ($10,000) – challenge grant to help stimulate campaign gifts INFORMATION FOR GRANT APPLICANTS
The Dayton Foundation welcomes grant requests from organizations that benefit citizens in the Dayton/Miami Valley region and that are recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The size and number of grant awards are related directly to the amount of money available and donor restrictions on the uses of certain funds.
In order for the Foundation's discretionary grants to truly benefit the community, special emphasis is placed on new efforts or expansions of existing projects or initiatives that do one or more of the following: • provide for more efficient use of community resources; promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations; and reduce the duplication of services in the community;• test or demonstrate new approaches and techniques for solving important community problems; • represent a unique opportunity that will affect a substantial number of people; • promote volunteer participation and citizen involvement in community affairs; • help build organizational capacity; and • strengthen the organization by reducing operating costs, increasing public financial support and/or improving internal management.
Grant application information, including deadlines for submission, is available on the How to Request a Grant or by contacting Marilyn Shannon, senior program officer, at (937) 225-9973.
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File date: 10-27-05
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The Foundation created a Task Force of 33 local leaders from public, private and not-for-profit organizations. They identified five key projects. The most significant effort to date has focused on a model to help small- and medium-sized businesses attract and retain a diverse group of capable employees. Seventeen Dayton Tooling and Manufacturing Association companies currently testing the model are learning new strategies to recruit, train, hire and retain diverse groups of employees. 
• Dayton History: The merger of Carillon Historical Park and Montgomery County Historical Society into a new organization, known as Dayton History, will pave the way for greater efficiencies in accessing and preserving Dayton's rich history. The Dayton Foundation assisted with financing and governance issues related to the merger, which is expected to result in better access to historical collections and resources for the Greater Miami Valley community and beyond.
Aviation Heritage Foundation, Inc., ($12,000) – preservation and promotion of the region's aviation heritage
Easter Seals Goodwill Technology Resource Center, Inc. ($15,200) – Committee to Aid the Blind assistance