JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST
Indianapolis, IN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-7134032
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTRAL INDIANA LAND TRUST INCORPORATED
$5M
31%
GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC
$4.2M
26%
Conner Prairie Museum Inc
$250K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$37.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST?
Yes. JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST give?
JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, New York, and Kansas. 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 JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $13.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTRAL INDIANA LAND TRUST INCORPORATED, GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC, and Conner Prairie Museum Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEAN AND BERNAS DOWNING CHARITABLE TRUST?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.