Closed
This organization closed in 2019. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Downey Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$482.1K
95%

BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY CORP
Stamford, CT
$6.1K
1%
OPPORTUNITY HOUSE INC
PACOIMA, CA
$2.7K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. 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 FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,125. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2019, DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $482 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2019, DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY CORP, and OPPORTUNITY HOUSE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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