Downey Kiwanis Foundation

EIN 95-4001578 Β· CA

Typical grant ~$6.5K Funds in CA, IN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Downey Kiwanis Foundation based in CA paid 12 grants totaling $281.4K to 12 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.3K to $143.1K, with a median of $6.5K. Its largest recipients included 59 GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, DOWNEY FAMILY YMCA, and ARC OF SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,452,545
Giving (latest yr)
$281,386
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$6.5K
Recipients
12
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
10
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • 59 Graduating High School Students$143,125
  • Downey Family YMCA$50,000
  • Arc of Southeast Los Angeles$23,000
  • Downey Symphonic Society$17,000
  • Kiwanis Club of Downey Los Amigos$15,597

Where grants went

  • California$275,386 Β· 11 grants
  • Indiana$6,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (12)

59 Graduating High School Students
Downey, CA
Scholarship
$143,125
Downey Family YMCA
Downey, CA
Financial Support for Construction of New YMCA
$50,000
Arc of Southeast Los Angeles
Downey, CA
Financial Support
$23,000
Downey Symphonic Society
Downey, CA
Bringing Music to the 5Th Grade Students of Downey
$17,000
Kiwanis Club of Downey Los Amigos
Downey, CA
Support of Pathfinder's Leadership Camp Andchristmas Shopping for Disadvantaged Children
$15,597
Rancho Los Amigos Foundation
Downey, CA
Financial Support
$7,076
Kiwanis International Children's Fu
Indianapolis, IN
Financial Support to Improve the Lives of Children Around the World
$6,000
3 Downey High School Teachers
Downey, CA
3 Scholarships for Teachers of the Year
$6,000
Pih Health Foundation
Whittier, CA
Financial Support
$5,000
Downey Unified School District
Downey, CA
Support of True Lasting Connection Program
$4,838
Downey Police Officers' Association
Downey, CA
Financial Support for the Shop With a Cop Program
$2,500
Kiwanis Literacy Club Foundation
Burbank, CA
Purchase Books for the Children's Literacy Program
$1,250

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Downey Kiwanis Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Downey Kiwanis Foundation reported 12 itemized grants totaling $281.4K. Individual grants ranged from $1.3K to $143.1K (median $6.5K).

Recent recipients include 59 GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, DOWNEY FAMILY YMCA, ARC OF SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES, among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Downey Kiwanis Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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