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Kettering Foundation will move its headquarters to downtown Dayton's Oregon District
The foundation plans to move into the Waitman Building by fall 2028
- 1927Inventor Charles F. Kettering founds the foundation.
- Nov. 5The foundation announces it bought the Waitman Building.
- Fall 2028The foundation plans to establish its headquarters in the building.
Sources: Kettering Foundation, WDTN.com
The Charles F. Kettering Foundation has bought the historic Waitman Building at 401 E. Fifth St. and plans to open its new headquarters there by fall 2028. It announced the purchase Thursday.
It will leave its Commons Road campus, where the foundation has seen recent growth. The building will be renovated first, with room for staff, convenings and programs.
- Focus: inclusive democracy, civic engagement, government accountability
- Partners: civic, cultural, nonprofit, community and academic groups
- Board support: chair Sherry Magill says it strongly backs the move
The foundation plans to trade Commons Road for the Oregon District
| What | Where |
|---|---|
| Current campus | Commons Road |
| New headquarters | Waitman Building, 401 E. Fifth St. |
| Neighborhood | Oregon District |
| Target date | Fall 2028 |
Sources: Kettering Foundation, WYSO Public Radio, WDTN.com
“Dayton has always been central to the foundation's identity, even as the reach of our work has grown nationally and globally.”
Sharon L. Davies, president and CEO of the Kettering Foundation
