911 Day
ActivePublic CharityPhilanthropy & Voluntarism
About 911 Day
To inspire Americans to engage in acts of kindness, volunteerism, and community service in honor of those affected by the events of September 11, 2001, transforming the anniversary into a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Focus Areas
volunteerismhunger reliefyouth developmenteducationservice learningcommunity engagementsupport for first responders and military remembrance
Who They Fund
young men and their mothersyouth from underserved communitiesK-12 students needing comprehensive supportsvictims, families, and responders of terrorist attacks or disasterscommunities impacted by disasters
About 911 Day
911 Day’s grantmaking centers on service tied to the remembrance of September 11, with 2025 awards reaching youth leadership, disaster response, and memorial education. The foundation backs programs that ask young people to serve, reflect, and organize community projects, while also supporting organizations that assist victims, responders, and communities affected by tragedy. Its active grant programs include campus, K–12, and youth service grants, all framed around volunteerism, kindness, and service-learning. At the top end of its recent giving, the foundation awarded $75,000 each to the National Young Mens Service League, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and the National Youth Leadership Council. Those grants point to a consistent emphasis on youth-led service and civic engagement. Other 2025 awards show the same memorial-and-service orientation in different settings: the National September 11 Memorial & Museum received support for education about the consequences of terrorism, while Voices of September 11 Inc. was funded for long-term support to victims’ families, responders, and survivors. The foundation is a public charity with annual grants of $327,000 and total assets of $819,186.
What 911 Day Funds
Youth leadership is a clear throughline. The foundation gave $75,000 to the National Youth Leadership Council to empower young people as leaders, amplify their voices, and strengthen communities through service-learning and civic engagement. It also funded the National Young Mens Service League with $75,000 for philanthropic service and mother-son relationship building. Community resilience and disaster preparedness appear in its support for World Cares Center, which received $47,000 to reduce harm caused by disasters and help underserved communities respond safely. In student support, The Ohio State University received $25,000 to create supportive and productive environments through comprehensive student services. Memorial and public education also matter. National September 11 Memorial & Museum received $15,000 for remembrance and education about terrorism and human life, linking service to public history and commemoration.
How 911 Day Gives
Across the recent grants listed, award sizes cluster at the upper end, with three grants at $75,000, followed by $47,000, $25,000, and two awards of $15,000. The foundation is a public charity, and the available data shows 2025 grant activity. Several recipients reflect a recurring pattern around 9/11 remembrance, youth service, and resilience, rather than isolated one-off causes. The foundation also accepts unsolicited applications through its active grant programs, including campus, K–12, and youth service opportunities. Those programs are open to U.S. applicants and range from $2,000–$5,000 for K–12 school grants to as much as $75,000 for youth service grants.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$327K
Total Assets
$819K
Total Revenue
$6.9M
Total Expenses
$6.6M
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