Downs Foundation
EIN 23-6257328 · PA
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In 2025, Downs Foundation based in PA paid 12 grants totaling $46K to 12 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $6K, with a median of $3.5K. Its largest recipients included Forgotten Cats Inc, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, and Norristown Zoological Society. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.
Foundation at a Glance
- Total assets
- $1,090,675
- Giving (latest yr)
- $46,000
- Filing year
- 2025
- Itemized grants
- 12
- Median grant
- $3.5K
- Recipients
- 12
- States reached
- 6
- Officers/trustees
- 4
- Unsolicited applications
- No — invitation only
Where the Money Goes
Top recipients
- Forgotten Cats Inc$6,000
- Warrior Foundation Freedom Station$6,000
- Norristown Zoological Society$5,000
- Silver Shield Foundation Inc$5,000
- Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers$4,000
Where grants went
- Pennsylvania$16,000 · 5 grants
- California$9,000 · 2 grants
- New York$9,000 · 2 grants
- Delaware$6,000 · 1 grant
- New Jersey$3,000 · 1 grant
- Colorado$3,000 · 1 grant
Grants Paid (12)
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
No. Downs Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.
In its most recent filing, Downs Foundation reported 12 itemized grants totaling $46K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $6K (median $3.5K).
Recent recipients include Forgotten Cats Inc, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, Norristown Zoological Society, among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.
Downs Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.
Downs Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.
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