Mcdowell Family Foundation

EIN 75-2979459 · CO · NTEE T21

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$20K Funds in NE, MO, CO
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Mcdowell Family Foundation based in CO paid 5 grants totaling $164.4K to 5 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $104.4K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included University of Nebraska, Children's Hospital, and Haven House St Louis. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$896,639
Giving (latest yr)
$164,420
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
5
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Nebraska$104,420
  • Children's Hospital$20,000
  • Haven House St Louis$20,000
  • Food Bank of the Rockies$10,000
  • St Louis University$10,000

Where grants went

  • Nebraska$104,420 · 1 grant
  • Missouri$30,000 · 2 grants
  • Colorado$30,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (5)

University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
Educational Support.
$104,420
Haven House St Louis
St Louis, MO
Provide comfort and housing to people who travel to St. Louis for medical care.
$20,000
Children's Hospital
Aurora, CO
Provide medical care to children.
$20,000
Food Bank of the Rockies
Denver, CO
Provide food and necessities to people in need.
$10,000
St Louis University
St Louis, MO
Educational support
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Mcdowell Family Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Mcdowell Family Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $164.4K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $104.4K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include University of Nebraska, Children's Hospital, Haven House St Louis, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Mcdowell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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