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Jean And Bernas Downing Charitable Trust is a private trust based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Robert W Elzer. It holds total assets of $14.6M. Annual income is reported at $21.5M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2015 to $14.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Indiana. According to available records, Jean And Bernas Downing Charitable Trust has made 15 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $150K in 2021 to $1.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $525K, with an average award of $117K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Indiana and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$38K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$50K
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.
Jean And Bernas Downing Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, NY.
Jean And Bernas Downing Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.8M across 15 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $117K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $525K.
Jean And Bernas Downing Charitable Trust is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (387134032) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Jean And Bernas Downing Charitable Trust is headquartered in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. While based in IN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A Rasor | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert W Elzer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$14.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$14.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$117K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Gift IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $525K | 2022 |
| Orange Co Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Paoli, IN | $200K | 2022 |
| Miami County Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Peru, IN | $200K | 2022 |
| Scott County Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Scottsburg, IN | $200K | 2022 |
| Washington Co Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Salem, IN | $200K | 2022 |
| Union County FoundationCHARITABLE | Liberty, IN | $100K | 2022 |
| Gleaners Food Bank Of IndianaCHARITABLE | Indianapolis, IN | $50K | 2022 |
| Midwest Food BankCHARITABLE | Indianapolis, IN | $50K | 2022 |
| Gem Ministries IncCHARITABLE | Boonville, IN | $25K | 2022 |
| Shepherd Community CenterCHARITABLE | Indianapols, IN | $25K | 2022 |
| Indiana Golf FoundationCHARITABLE | Greenwood, IN | $25K | 2022 |
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
MERRILLVILLE, IN