3055 Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to making charitable contributions across various sectors. Its mission appears to focus on supporting arts and culture, community service, and human services, as evidenced by grants to organizations such as the California Institute of the Arts and local community service groups in Dayton, Ohio. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including arts organizations, educational institutions, and human services providers, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community well-being and cultural enrichment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit with a strong local presence in the Dayton/Ohio area (or an arts organization with a clear project justification) seeking grants in the typical $1k–$50k range and able to be introduced or preselected.
Good Fit
- • Clear program rooted in Dayton/greater-Ohio community impact
- • Arts or cultural programming, or local human services/community engagement
- • Project budget and request size similar to past grants ($1k–$50k)
- • Introductions from local networks, board contacts, or trusted intermediaries
- • Ability to submit a concise, letter-format request on a rolling basis
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year spans two states but is heavily concentrated in Ohio (about 65% of dollars and most of the grant count), with a single large out-of-state arts award making up the remainder.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a moderate spread—12 grants to 10 distinct recipients, with nine new grantees—though dollars are financially concentrated (the top five received 82% of the total).
New Applicants
Direct evidence of many new 2023 recipients suggests the funder does add unfamiliar organizations, but the foundation also states it only funds preselected applicants and has no public website, so unsolicited cold applications appear unlikely to be the primary route.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
