The Dayton Foundation has met all national standards for U.S. community foundations.

The Better Business Bureau created its Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability to encourage fair and honest solicitation practices, to promote ethical conduct by charitable organizations and to advance support of philanthropy. Click here to access The Dayton Foundation’s charity report.

The Council on Foundations and leaders of the community foundation field created the National Standards to assist community foundations in establishing legal, ethical and effective operational practices that demonstrate transparency and financial responsibility.

The Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO) is a statewide membership association of more than 600 organizations that provides leadership, education and advocacy to enhance the ability of Ohio’s nonprofit organizations to serve their communities. The Standards for Excellence program promotes ethical practices and accountability in nonprofit organizations across the state.