About Us

FOUNDED IN 1995

Dayton REALTORS® Foundation

Founded in 1995 by the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS®, now Dayton REALTORS®, the leaders of the association established the Dayton REALTOR® Foundation seeking to provide support, funding and volunteers for non-profit organizations that advocate homeownership in and around the Miami Valley and non-profit organizations with missions to enhance the quality of life in the communities REALTORS® serve.

In 2023, a new vision was approved by the Dayton REALTORS® Board of Directors. "The purpose of the Dayton REALTORS® Foundation shall be to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, striving to achieve the principles behind its mission: HOME - Housing, Outreach, Membership Support, and Education.

 
We operate on

Four pillars of success.

The Dayton REALTORS® Foundation operates on four pillars of success known as HOME:

  1. Housing: "Enhancing Housing." The Dayton REALTORS® Foundation will serve as a facilitator of community development projects and advocate for neighborhood growth by developing and assisting programs that improve all aspects of homeownership in the Dayton region.
  2. Outreach: "Supporting Community Outreach." The foundation endeavors to provide valuable assistance to help homeowners maintain stable and sustainable housing situations. 
  3. Member Support: "Providing Member Support." Honoring the turn of phrase, "Charity begins at home," the Dayton REALTORS® Foundation assists REALTORS® in times of hardship, such as when natural disasters leave their mark on a REALTOR'S® family.
  4. Education: "Sponsoring Education." Creating or participating in community events, workshops, social media campaigns, and partnerships with local organizations to raise awareness about available resources and services.

Our Mission

Dayton REALTORS® Building Better Communities Through Philanthropic Support

Our Values

Committed to our community through collaboration, transparency and service

Foundation Trustees

President - Steve Brown

Vice-President - Greg Blatt

Treasurer - Karen Huelsman

Secretary - Lisa Harlan

Trustees

Ralph Mantica

Brian Sharp