Cecil B Day Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting evangelism and ministry efforts. Its mission centers on sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, primarily within the New England and Atlanta, Georgia regions. The foundation primarily funds churches and religious organizations, reflecting its commitment to faith-based initiatives. Through its grants, it serves various religious and educational institutions, promoting religious activities and community engagement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Christian faith-based organization (church, ministry, or religious education group) with programming focused on evangelism that operates in New England or the Atlanta/Georgia region.
Good Fit
- • Explicit mission of evangelism or ministry.
- • Program or presence in New England states or in the Atlanta/Georgia area.
- • Request sized for small-to-mid grants (many past awards under $50K) though occasional larger awards occur.
- • Ability to document local partnerships or regional impact.
- • Comfort submitting by mail or phone-based contact rather than via an online portal.
Geography
Grants appear across 11 states, but recent giving is regionally concentrated: earlier years were New England–heavy while the latest year shifted to a Georgia concentration that accounted for 56% of dollars.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds many distinct independent recipients each year (51 in the latest year, 58 and 64 in prior years) but the portfolio is thematically narrow, almost entirely evangelism/ministry, and a small number of recipients account for a large share of dollars.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover with many new grantees (39 new recipients in the latest year and 44 new in the prior year), and filings list an explicit submission contact and rolling deadline, indicating that unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
