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Downing Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is John Downing. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $631K. The foundation is governed by 4 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 California. According to available records, Downing Family Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $511K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $213K in 2020 to $108K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $75K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 6 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.
Downing Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Downing Family Foundation has distributed a total of $511K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $75K.
Downing Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Downing Family Foundation is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Downing | Executive Dir. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zachary Downing | Corp Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Toni M Leadingham | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tracy Downing | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$511K
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Natural History MuseumMOREY GROUP PROJECT | San Diego, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Cortez Racing Associationunrestricted grant | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Padres FoundationRESTRICTED GRANT TO BENEFIT RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO | Encinitas, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Team SwiftUNRESTRICTED GRANT | Fulton, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| San Diego Yacht Club Sailing FoundaRestricted Fund Sailing Campaign | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Fleet Science Centerunrestricted grant | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Emilio Nares FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Downing Family Operating FoundationSUPPORT OF SIERRA REMOTE TELESCOPE PROJECT | San Diego, CA | $70K | 2020 |
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