Charles a Dailey Foundation

EIN 25-6035686 · PA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3.4K Funds in PA, VA, AZ +2
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Charles a Dailey Foundation based in PA paid 8 grants totaling $67.5K to 8 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $45.5K, with a median of $3.4K. Its largest recipients included VERERANS MIRACLE CENTER ERIE, WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY, and MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,037,316
Giving (latest yr)
$67,548
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$3.4K
Recipients
8
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
9
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Vererans Miracle Center Erie$45,525
  • Western Pennsylvania Conservancy$7,431
  • Make-a-wish Foundation$3,373
  • Mercyhurst University$3,373
  • Miami County Day School$3,373

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$57,329 · 4 grants
  • Virginia$3,373 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$3,373 · 1 grant
  • Florida$3,373 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$100 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Vererans Miracle Center Erie
Erie, PA
Restricted Grant - Handicap Ramps
$45,525
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Pittsburgh, PA
Restricted Grant - Downtown Erie Greening Project
$7,431
The Read Center
Richmond, VA
Unrestricted Grant
$3,373
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
Restricted - Women's Tennis Scholarships; Christ the King Chapel
$3,373
Make-a-wish Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
Krista's Make-a-wish Motorcycle Event
$3,373
Miami County Day School
Miami Shores, FL
Restricted Grant -Spartan Impact Fund
$3,373
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Erie, PA
Restricted Grant- Scholarships
$1,000
St Jude Shrine
Washignton, DC
Unrestricted Grant
$100

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Charles a Dailey Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Charles a Dailey Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $67.5K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $45.5K (median $3.4K).

Recent recipients include VERERANS MIRACLE CENTER ERIE, WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Charles a Dailey Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Charles a Dailey Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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