About University of Dayton
Inspired by our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton educates the whole person — mind, body and spirit — and is committed to student success, community engagement and research that serves the common good.
Focus Areas
Higher educationUndergraduate and graduate educationResearch (science and engineering)Materials engineering and R&DAerospace and industrial/manufacturing engineeringStudent support and scholarshipsCommunity service and civic engagement
Who They Fund
college and student groups (Greek Week, dance marathons, student-run funds)food-insecure individuals and familiespeople experiencing homelessnesschildren and youth (camp programs, Freedom Schools)
About University of Dayton
A defining feature of University of Dayton grantmaking is its repeated support for student-led philanthropy and community-serving partnerships in Dayton. Across recent awards, the university backed campus fundraising efforts that route proceeds to local nonprofits, while also making larger commitments tied to hunger relief, student success, and shared civic infrastructure. The Hall Hunger Initiative is one of the clearest examples: the program appears in multiple awards, including a transfer of program funds to Greene County Community Foundation and a separate Hall Hunger Initiative grant to Clifton Crafthouse Co-op. The university also gives through scholarship and operating support. It maintains two active reentry scholarships, Osher Reentry Scholarship and Crankstart Reentry Scholarship, for adult learners returning to finish a first bachelor’s degree after a long break in education. In its broader community work, grants have supported organizations such as Arcade Innovation Hub for organizational support and the Dayton Boat Club for boat house property support connected to the women’s rowing team. The pattern points to a local funder that combines campus priorities, Catholic and Marianist traditions, and practical support for education and community engagement.
What University of Dayton Funds
In hunger relief, University of Dayton directed Hall Hunger Initiative funding to Greene County Community Foundation and to Clifton Crafthouse Co-op. Those awards show a structured effort rather than a one-off gift, with the initiative appearing in multiple years and through different local partners. For student and campus philanthropy, the university uses student-group proceeds to make grants. Examples include YWCA Dayton for Greek Week activities proceeds, Good Neighbor House for Greek Week student group proceeds, and Make-a-Wish of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana Inc. for Greek Week proceeds to grant a wish. Education and youth programming also appear in the grant list. United Way of the Greater Dayton Area received support tied to Freedom Schools, Dakota Center, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, St. Vincent De Paul Hotel, and Brunner Literacy Center, while Learn to Earn Dayton received operating support.
How University of Dayton Gives
Typical grants cluster at a modest scale: the 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $23,487. The distribution includes both larger project-related awards and many smaller operating or sponsorship grants. Recipients recur across years, especially Arcade Innovation Hub, United Way of the Greater Dayton Area, Omega Community Development Corporation, and Ncr Employees Benefit Association, which suggests continuing relationships rather than isolated gifts. The active scholarship programs, Osher Reentry Scholarship and Crankstart Reentry Scholarship, both accept unsolicited applications and serve adult learners returning to complete a first baccalaureate degree.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$759K
Total Assets
$2.3B
Total Revenue
$947.2M
Total Expenses
$897.6M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $5K and $23K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$23K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
SUKHJINDER SIDHU
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE
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