Downey Kiwanis Foundation
Historical FunderDowney, California · EIN 95-4001578 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,838 and $17,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CARMEN VASQUEZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 10428 HALEDON AVE, DOWNEY CA 90241 |
| Phone | 5622919526 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
9% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Graduating High School Students | Downey, CA | Scholarship | $143,125 |
| Downey Family YMCA | Downey, CA | Financial support for construction of new YMCA | $50,000 |
| 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 |
| 3 Downey High School Teachers | Downey, CA | 3 scholarships for teachers of the year | $6,000 |
| Kiwanis International Children's Fu | Indianapolis, IN | Financial support to improve the lives of children around the world | $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 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($23,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $281,386 | 12 |
| 2024 | $238,333 | 13 |
| 2023 | $300,904 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620659349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4001578
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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