DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATIONClosed
Closed
San Diego, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
33-0643597
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Downing Family Operating Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, engaging with nonprofits primarily through invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for interested organizations to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $2,000 across four grantees.
Cause Areas
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Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAN DIEGO ASTRONOMY ASSOCIATION
SAN DIEGO, CA
$12.2K
8%
MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
San Diego, CA
$5K
3%
BALBOA PARK CULTURAL PARTNERSHIP
San Diego, CA
$2K
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION?
No. DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION give?
DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING 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 OPERATING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $2,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN DIEGO ASTRONOMY ASSOCIATION, MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS, and BALBOA PARK CULTURAL PARTNERSHIP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION?
DOWNING FAMILY OPERATING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.