Downey Family Foundation
Historical FunderManhattan, Kansas · EIN 48-1199074 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LAURA DOWNEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE, MANHATTAN KS 66502 |
| DOWNEYFAMILYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | A LETTER FORMAT INDICATING THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND/OR PROGRAMS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATION MUST BE EXEMPT UNDER I.R.C. SEC 501(C)(3). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Dolors Church | Manhattan, KS | Religious | $30,000 |
| Manhattan Catholic Schools | Manhattan, KS | Education | $30,000 |
| Flint Hills Breadbasket | Manhattan, KS | Community | $4,000 |
| Konza United Way | Manhattan, KS | Community | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349100437
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1199074
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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