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Downey Family Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Walter L Downey. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2011 to $5.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Downey Family Charitable Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $23K. The foundation has distributed between $292K and $822K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $822K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Downey Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC.
Downey Family Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.4M across 64 grants. The median grant size is $23K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $55K.
Downey Family Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Downey Family Charitable Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia L Downey Esq | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Doris R Downey | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Walter L Downey | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$23K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$35K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral High SchoolEducational | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Mother Caroline AcademyEducational | Dorchester, MA | $40K | 2023 |
| St Theresa SchoolEducational | West Roxbury, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Epiphany SchoolEducational | Dorchester, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Nativity Preparatory SchoolEducational | Jamaica Plain, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Mission Grammar SchoolEducational | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Catholic Memorial SchoolEducational | West Roxbury, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Beacon AcademyEducational | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Pioneer InstituteCharitable | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| New England ConservatoryEducational | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Boston Dance AllianceCharitable | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Roxbury Latin SchoolEducational | West Roxbury, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Pan Mass ChallengeCharitable | Needham, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| The Winsor SchoolEducational | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Catholic School FdnEducational | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Building Minds Scholarship FdEducational | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| St Joseph PrepCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| City Ballet Of BostonCharitable | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |