AI Summary
The Downing Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, extending invitations to selected nonprofits rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $117.5K across seven grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION
San Diego, CA
$135.5K
9%
SAN DIEGO SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY
SAN DIEGO, CA
$75K
5%
Emilio Nares Foundation
San Diego, CA
$60K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $118 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION, SAN DIEGO SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY, and Emilio Nares Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DOWNING FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.