Miriam Rosenthal Arts Fund partners with Dayton Foundation

The Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts (MRF) has officially become a fund of The Dayton Foundation, marking a new chapter for the arts organization. This strategic partnership aims to ensure the sustained support and expansion of arts programming throughout the Dayton region.

MRF, established to honor civic leader Miriam Rosenthal, has a 60-year legacy of championing numerous charitable causes, particularly in the arts. In its most recent year, the foundation distributed grants exceeding $350,000 to local arts organizations, demonstrating its significant commitment.

Under this new arrangement, The Dayton Foundation will provide essential administrative support, including accounting and fund management. MRF will maintain its distinct identity, leadership, and grantmaking processes, allowing its board to focus on awarding grants and furthering Miriam Rosenthal's vision for a vibrant cultural landscape.

Future grant projects supported by MRF include collaborations for "West Side Story," an installation titled "From Earth to Outer Space -- Love All Beings," and a special performance for America's 250th anniversary by the Bach Society of Dayton.