Downing Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1416687 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Downing Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Grandin Lane, Cincinnati OH 45208 |
| Phone | 5133212230 |
| Form and materials | Organization and grant description, tax-exempt status and mission statement |
| Deadlines | None. |
| Restrictions | Only tax-exempt organizations under Section 501c3 are eligible |
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
42% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Center | Norwood, OH | Religious activities | $40,000 |
| St Anthony Church | Taylor Mill, KY | Religious activities | $30,000 |
| John Paul the Great University | Escondido, CA | Religious/educational activities | $25,000 |
| Archbishop Moeller High School | Cincinnati, OH | Religious/educational activities | $21,000 |
| Good Shephard School | Cincinnati, OH | Religious and educational activities | $20,000 |
| St Philomena Apostolate | Cincinnati, OH | Religious activities | $20,000 |
| Sacred Heart Radio | Norwood, OH | Religious activities | $20,000 |
| St Patricks School | Maysville, KY | Religious and educational activities | $17,000 |
| St Cecilia School | Cincinnati, OH | Religious activities | $11,500 |
| Pregnancy Center East | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable activities | $11,500 |
| St Joseph Carpenter | Cincinnati, OH | Religious activities | $10,000 |
| St Pauls Outreach | Mendota Heights, MN | Religious activities | $5,000 |
| St James Church | Maysville, KY | Religious activities | $5,000 |
| The Angelico Project | Lakeside Park, KY | Religious activities | $5,000 |
| Franciscan Daughters of Mary | Covington, KY | Religious activities | $5,000 |
| Serenelli Project | Cincinnati, OH | Religious activities. | $5,000 |
| Rose Garden Mission | Covington, KY | Religious activities | $5,000 |
| Anthenaeum of Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Religious activities | $2,000 |
| Catholic Ministries Appeal | Cincinnati, OH | Religious activities | $2,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $242,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $217,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612479349100311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1416687
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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