Downman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-1083596 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$150K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,175.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md Anderson | Houston, TX | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Louise S Mcgehee School | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $10,750 |
| Raintree Services | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $10,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Metairie, LA | Unrestricted donation | $8,000 |
| Semper Fi and America's Fund | Oceanside, CA | Unrestricted donation | $6,570 |
| Mi Esperanza | Mandeville, LA | Unrestricted donation | $6,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted donation | $5,785 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted donation | $4,500 |
| Clearwater Sanctuary | Covington, LA | Unrestricted donation | $4,070 |
| Metropolitan Crime Commission | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $4,000 |
| New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $3,600 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | Jefferson, LA | Unrestricted donation | $3,500 |
| St Francis Animal Sanctuary | Mandeville, LA | Unrestricted donation | $3,200 |
| Northshore Humane Society | Covington, LA | Unrestricted donation | $3,175 |
| Take Paws Rescue | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $3,100 |
| K-9 Warriors | Pointe Vedra, FL | Unrestricted donation | $3,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $3,000 |
| Woodbury Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Unrestricted donation | $3,000 |
| Northshore Food Bank | Covington, LA | Unrestricted donation | $2,600 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $2,600 |
| Isidore Newman School | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| St Georges Episcopal School | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $2,250 |
| Holy Name of Jesus Church | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $2,200 |
| Louisiana SPCA | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| The Woodhall School | Bethlehem, CT | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Usea Foundation | Leesburg, VA | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| God's Pantry | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Henry St Paul Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of No | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Bureau of Governmental Research | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Canine Companion for Independence | Orlando, FL | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Finishing the Work Inc (Project Contagious Joy4him) | Abita Springs, LA | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| New Orleans Women's & Children Shelter | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Pro Bono Publico Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Trinity Pawling School | Pawling, NY | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Trinity Episcol School | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Wyes | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Friends of City Park | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $1,200 |
| Bluegrass Land Conservation | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Duck's Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Equestrian Land Conservation Resource | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Foxcroft School | Middleburg, VA | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Hancock Country Animal Shelter | Kiln, MS | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Horse Farm Forever | Ocala, FL | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Masterston Equestrian Trust | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Metairie Park Country Day School | Metairie, LA | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Lexington Theater Company | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Sisters Servants of Mary | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $900 |
| Centerville Public Library | Centerville, LA | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Hogs for a Cause | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Navy Seals Foundation | Virgina Beach, VA | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Boy Scouts Council | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,000 | 52 |
| 2024 | $123,720 | 49 |
| 2023 | $129,440 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631819349100623
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1083596
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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