Kettering Foundation Announces Headquarters Relocation to Downtown Dayton
The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is set to move its headquarters to downtown Dayton, Ohio, specifically to the historic Waitman Building at 401 E. Fifth St. This relocation marks a return to downtown Dayton, where the foundation's work began nearly a century ago. The move is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2028, following renovations to the new building. According to Sharon Davies, president and CEO of the Kettering Foundation, the move aims to enhance the foundation's presence and accessibility within its home city, fostering deeper relationships with local partners. The new downtown location is expected to facilitate greater collaboration with civic, cultural, nonprofit, community, and academic partners. Sherry Magill, Kettering Foundation board chair, stated that the board strongly supports this move as the foundation prepares for its second century, viewing it as an investment in its future and its relationships with partners and Dayton.
