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Downing Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHEVY CHASE, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Robert B Downing. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have grown from $126K in 2011 to $240K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland, Virginia and Ohio. According to available records, Downing Family Foundation Inc. has made 17 grants totaling $49K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $2K in 2020 to $3K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $31K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $17K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, which account for 53% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$875
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$17K
Based on 4 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 Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, MD, VA.
Downing Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $49K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $17K.
Downing Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Downing Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHEVY CHASE, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Downing | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$285K
Total Assets
$240K
Fair Market Value
$240K
Net Worth
$240K
Grants Paid
$3K
Contributions
$325K
Net Investment Income
$270
Distribution Amount
$7K
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$49K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $2K | 2023 |
| Church Of The ResurrectionGENERAL SUPPORT | Ellicott City, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Urbanarias IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Little Flower ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Oklahoma City, OK | $2K | 2022 |
| Catholic Carities Of West MichiganGENERAL SUPPORT | Muskegon, MI | $300 | 2022 |
| Case Western Reserve University Law SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Cleveland, OH | $17K | 2021 |
| Landon SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Bethesda, MD | $10K | 2021 |
| Warmer Memorial Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Kensington, MD | $875 | 2021 |
| Chevy Chase Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2020 |
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