DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
WEST NEWTON, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
04-6888793
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Downey-Farnsworth Family Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. In 2020, the foundation awarded a total of $14.5K across 46 grantees, demonstrating its commitment to targeted philanthropic engagement. It is important to note that the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEWTON CULTURAL ALLIANCE INC
WEST NEWTON, MA
$1.2M
83%
HISTORIC NEWTON INC
NEWTON, MA
$66K
5%

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
BOSTON, MA
$5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $15 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include NEWTON CULTURAL ALLIANCE INC, HISTORIC NEWTON INC, and MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
DOWNEY-FARNSWORTH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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