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Indexed Search FieldsIndexed Search Fields• Fields of Interest
• Types of Support
• Grantmaker Location
• Geographic Focus
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Field of Interest = HealthcareField of Interest = Healthcare
Healthcare OR Children/Youth, ServicesHealthcare OR Children/Youth, Services
15,000 Results!15,000 Results!go back and make changes
Healthcare OR Children/Youth, Services AND Healthcare OR Children/Youth, Services AND Geographic Focus Ohio OR NationalGeographic Focus Ohio OR National
1.100 Results - Sorted1.100 Results - Sorted
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Grantmaker RecordGrantmaker Record
Any giving in Ohio?Any giving in Ohio?
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Type of GrantmakerType of Grantmaker• Independent Foundation
• Community Foundation
• Company-sponsored Foundation
• Operating/Supporting Organization
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Healthcare OR Children, ServicesHealthcare OR Children, ServicesAND Grantmaker Metro Area Dayton, OHAND Grantmaker Metro Area Dayton, OH
42 Results, Sorted on Giving42 Results, Sorted on Giving
Independent FoundationIndependent Foundation
most grant-makers are this kind
Community FoundationCommunity Foundation
most BUT NOT ALL giving from donor-advised funds (individuals decide)
Company-SponsoredCompany-Sponsored
set up by a business
Supporting OrganizationSupporting Organization
supports only one nonprofit
SearchSearchGrantsGrants
Recipient Name = DaybreakRecipient Name = DaybreakMetro Area = Dayton, OHMetro Area = Dayton, OH
43 Results43 Results
SearchSearch990-PFs990-PFs
Keyword = DaybreakKeyword = Daybreak
700 Results700 Results
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