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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 31-1138883

The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation DBA Aes Ohio Foundation

A private foundation in Dayton, OH. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 54 grants and $1.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Tom Raga Executive Director
1065 Woodman Drive
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 259-7925
Form and materials
There is an on-line application form that should be completed which includes: 1. A description of the organization's history, structure, purpose and the program or project for which support is needed. 2. Status and results of programs previously funded by the DP&L foundation. 3. A list of other donors and the level of support received or requested. 4. A copy of the IRS ruling classifying the organization as tax exempt (section 501(c)(3)) and not a private foundation (section 509(a)) of the internal revenue code. 5. A copy of the organization's most recent form 990. 6. An independent financial audit. 7. A financial budget. 8. Sources of income. 9. Expenditures by program, administration and fundraising.
Deadlines
Contributions are planned annually so submit requests as far in advance as possible.
Restrictions
DP&L established the dayton power and light company foundation as a means to reinvest in the communities it serves and contribute to the region's overall quality of life. The DP&L foundation supports a variety of arts & cultural, health and human services, economic development, and educational organizations. In reviewing each request, the foundation is guided by the following criteria: 1. Value and benefit to the community 2. Overall community support 3. Financial viability and health of the organization 4. Past DP&L foundation support. The foundation does not generally fund: 1. Individuals 2. Religious organizations 3. National organizations outside of west central ohio 4. Other foundations 5. Organizations that only benefit a few people 6. Organizations raising funds for second-party giving 7. Fraternal, labor or veterans organizations 8. National or state health organizations 9. Sports leagues, school yearbook or calendar ads 10. Travel funds for tours, expeditions or mission trips

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,634,500

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $26,009,633

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,487,000

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $26,264,745

  • Tax year 2022

    $222,500

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $26,137,349

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,477,000

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $26,275,467

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,385,500

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $28,040,908

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,585,500

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $28,699,761

  • Tax year 2018

    $455,000

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $27,658,027

Grants paid in 2024

54 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Dayton Performing Arts AllianceDayton, OH

    The arts

    $120,000
  2. Dayton Children's HospitalDayton, OH

    Support for the "on our sleeves" menal health public awareness campaign

    $75,000
  3. Dayton Children's HospitalDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $75,000
  4. Greater Dayton Public Television (thinktv)Dayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $75,000
  5. Greater Dayton Public Television (thinktv)Dayton, OH

    General operating support

    $60,000
  6. University of DaytonDayton, OH

    Power grant - DC flyers/statehouse civic scholars programs

    $54,000
  7. American National Red Cross-Dayton ChapterDayton, OH

    Disaster relief/home preparedness - resiliency

    $50,000
  8. American National Red Cross-Dayton ChapterDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  9. Boys and Girls Club of DaytonDayton, OH

    Project learn

    $50,000
  10. Boys and Girls Club of DaytonDayton, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $50,000
  11. Clothes That WorkKettering, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $50,000
  12. Dayton Art InstituteDayton, OH

    Power grant - 2023 dai mission and capital support

    $50,000
  13. Dayton Art InstituteDayton, OH

    The arts

    $50,000
  14. Dayton LiveDayton, OH

    The official energy sponsor of dayton live

    $50,000
  15. East End Community Services Westcare Ohio IncDayton, OH

    Power grant - the east end whole family service and wellness hubs

    $50,000
  16. Foodbank of DaytonDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  17. Ronald McDonald House Charities DaytonDayton, OH

    Power grant - keeping more families close - construction of a 40,000 SQ FT building

    $50,000
  18. Wyso Public Radio (miami Valley Public Media DBA Wyso)Yellow Springs, OH

    The arts

    $50,000
  19. YWCA DaytonDayton, OH

    Children's programming and girls lead

    $50,000
  20. Dayton HistoryDayton, OH

    General operating support

    $35,000
  21. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami ValleyDayton, OH

    Youth mentoring programs

    $30,000
  22. DaybreakDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $30,000
  23. Muse MachineDayton, OH

    Support for four major educational programs/offerings: student performance program, preschool & elementary program, professional development, and arts-in-context (aic).

    $30,000
  24. Rebuilding Together DaytonDayton, OH

    Seasonal safe@home - seasonal-based repairs

    $30,000
  25. Capitol Square FoundationWorthington, OH

    Ohioans in space

    $25,000
  26. Dayton Contemporary Dance CompanyDayton, OH

    DCDC'S 55th anniversary performance season: etchings

    $25,000
  27. Dayton Society Natural HistoryboonshoftDayton, OH

    Powering progress in science education at the boonshoft museum of discovery

    $25,000
  28. Nat Conference 4 Community & Justice of Greater Dayton (NCCJ)Dayton, OH

    The anytown experience

    $25,000
  29. The Foodbank of Greater DaytonDayton, OH

    Powering food distribution - supporting the purchase of a new forklift

    $25,000
  30. Clothes That WorkKettering, OH

    Mobile outreach initiative

    $20,000
  31. DaybreakDayton, OH

    Daybreak's employment program

    $20,000
  32. HomefullDayton, OH

    General operating support

    $20,000
  33. Crayons to ClassroomsDayton, OH

    Warehouse expansion for growth in distributions to teachers

    $15,000
  34. Miami Valley MealsDayton, OH

    Prepared meal program

    $15,000
  35. Single Parents RockDayton, OH

    Provide housing for victims of domestic violence

    $15,000
  36. St Vincent Depaul Social Services IncDayton, OH

    2nd half power grant - led lighting, women & families shelter

    $15,000
  37. Children's Hunger AllianceColumbus, OH

    Power grant - adopt-a-school in dayton

    $10,000
  38. Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OH

    Power pack progam school backpack program

    $10,000
  39. Goodwill Easter Seals Miami ValleyDayton, OH

    Miami valley works - long-term carer counselling to become financially independent

    $10,000
  40. K12 Gallery & TejasDayton, OH

    Saturday art program

    $10,000
  41. Miami Valley Nonprofit CollaborativeTipp City, OH

    Expansion of training programs for nonprofits in 2023

    $10,000
  42. Shango Inc Center for the Study of African American Art & CultureDayton, OH

    In praise of dunbar: the man, the dream, the voice - support for the 150th birthday memorial celebration of paul laurence dunbar.

    $10,000
  43. Therapeutic Riding InstituteSpring Valley, OH

    Expanded equine-assisted services

    $10,000
  44. Violence Free FuturesXenia, OH

    Domestic violence emergency response team

    $10,000
  45. Mav Youth MentoringCelina, OH

    Mav youth mentoring

    $8,000
  46. Boy Scouts Tecumseh CouncilSpringfield, OH

    Scouting for food and boy scout golf scramble

    $5,000
  47. Girl Scouts of Western OhioDayton, OH

    Girl scouts for every girl - underserved girl scouts in the miami valley

    $5,000
  48. Home Is the FoundationEaton, OH

    Preble co. Senior home repair program to keep senior adults in their homes as long as possible

    $5,000
  49. Junior Achievement of Dayton (JR Ach of Oki Partners Inc DBA)Cincinnati, OH

    Genja project: pathways to financial literacy and career readiness

    $5,000
  50. Miami Valley Council BSADayton, OH

    2024 scouting for food

    $5,000
  51. Second Harvest Food Bank of Champaign Clark & Logan CountiesSpringfield, OH

    Assistance outside of food sourcing - such as utility assistance, gas, supplies for employment

    $5,000
  52. Champaign Co Arts CouncilUrbana, OH

    Champaign county fine arts festival

    $2,500
  53. Darke Co Center for the ArtsGreenville, OH

    45th "sapphire celebration season"

    $2,500
  54. Noble Circle ProjectDayton, OH

    Awear affair fashion show and luncheon

    $2,500

Approved for future payment

44 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. University of DaytonDayton, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $52,000
  2. Dayton LiveDayton, OH

    The arts

    $50,000
  3. East End Community Services Westcare Ohio IncDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  4. United Way of Greater Dayton AreaDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  5. Wright State UniversityFairborn, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $50,000
  6. Rebuilding Together DaytonDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $40,000
  7. Crayons to ClassroomsDayton, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $37,000
  8. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami ValleyDayton, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $30,000
  9. Dayton Contemporary Dance CompanyDayton, OH

    The arts

    $30,000
  10. Muse MachineDayton, OH

    The arts

    $30,000
  11. Dayton Society Natural HistoryboonshoftDayton, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $25,000
  12. Learn to EarnDayton, OH

    Urgent community needs

    $25,000
  13. Nat Conference 4 Community & Justice of Greater Dayton (NCCJ)Dayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $25,000
  14. Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $25,000
  15. County CorpDayton, OH

    Urgent community needs

    $20,000
  16. Hannah's Treasure ChestMiamisburg, OH

    Health & human services

    $20,000
  17. Miami Valley MealsDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $20,000
  18. Shoes 4 the ShoelessDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $20,000
  19. Bottom LineJamaica Plain, MA

    Education & employment readiness

    $15,000
  20. St Vincent Depaul Social Services IncDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $15,000
  21. YMCA of Greater DaytonDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $15,000
  22. Agape for Youth IncDayton, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $10,000
  23. Artemis Center for Alternatives to Domestic ViolenceDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $10,000
  24. Freestore FoodbankCincinnati, OH

    Health & human services

    $10,000
  25. Goodwill Easter Seals Miami ValleyDayton, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $10,000
  26. Home Is the FoundationEaton, OH

    Urgent community needs

    $10,000
  27. House of BreadDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $10,000
  28. Lifecare Alliance DBA Diabetes DaytonColumbus, OH

    Health & human services

    $10,000
  29. Mav Youth MentoringCelina, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $10,000
  30. Miami Valley Nonprofit CollaborativeTipp City, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $10,000
  31. Mission of Mary CooperativeDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $10,000
  32. Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (soche)Beavercreek, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $10,000
  33. Therapeutic Riding InstituteSpring Valley, OH

    Health & human services

    $10,000
  34. Violence Free FuturesXenia, OH

    Health & human services

    $10,000
  35. Preble County Art AssociationEaton, OH

    The arts

    $5,000
  36. Second Harvest Food Bank of Champaign Clark & Logan CountiesSpringfield, OH

    Health & human services

    $5,000
  37. Darke Co Center for the ArtsGreenville, OH

    The arts

    $2,500
  38. Darke County Economic Development Partnering for Success IncGreenville, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $2,500
  39. Humane Society of Greater DaytonDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $2,500
  40. Junior Achievement of Dayton (JR Ach of Oki Partners Inc DBA)Cincinnati, OH

    Education & employment readiness

    $2,500
  41. Miami Valley Housing OpportunitiesDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $2,500
  42. Ronald McDonald House Charities DaytonDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $2,500
  43. United Rehabilitation ServicesDayton, OH

    Health & human services

    $2,500
  44. Capitol Square FoundationWorthington, OH

    The arts

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture5 grants $280,00038% of the total
  2. Human services6 grants $155,00021% of the total
  3. Health3 grants $152,50020% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $79,00011% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture3 grants $35,0005% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter2 grants $35,0005% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $10,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio54 grants $1,634,500

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Dave CruseyCHAIRMAN & TREASURER Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Brandi Davis-HandyTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Brian HylanderTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Sharon SchroderTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Kathryn StormTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Joseph StrinesSECRETARY Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Tom RagaEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0

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