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The Charles Downey Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $1.2 million in grants paid to eight 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.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ABIDE NETWORK INC
$957.5K
40%
Omaha Community Foundation
$590K
24%

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
$178.7K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$5.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$32.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Colorado, 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 CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include ABIDE NETWORK INC, Omaha Community Foundation, and UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
CHARLES DOWNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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