AI Summary
The E M Downer Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $34K awarded to 17 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Christianity
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Walnut Creek, CA
$38.5K
19%
Young Men's Christian Association of the East Bay
Oakland, CA
$31K
15%
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
Richmond, CA
$28K
14%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to E M Downer Foundation?
No. E M Downer Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does E M Downer Foundation give?
E M Downer Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Arizona, and Oregon. 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 E M Downer Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from E M Downer Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does E M Downer Foundation make each year?
In 2024, E M Downer Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $34 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did E M Downer Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, E M Downer Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC, Young Men's Christian Association of the East Bay, and East Bay Center for the Performing Arts. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to E M Downer Foundation?
E M Downer Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.