E M Downer Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-5367711 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Symphony Orchestra Inc | Walnut Creek, CA | Sound Minds Program at Downer Elementary | $5,000 |
| Edward M Downer Elementary | San Pablo, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Troon Country Club Scholarship Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the East Bay | Oakland, CA | E. M. Downer Family YMCA | $5,000 |
| Pinole Valley Community Church | Pinole, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Napa Valley | Napa, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Goen Senior Center Corporation | Pleasant Hill, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Salesian High School | Richmond, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Charitable Trust | Tiburon, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| East Bay Center for the Performing Arts | Richmond, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jabulani Kids Inc | Napa, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Khan Academy Inc | Mountain View, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Richmond Art Center | Richmond, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Pleasanton, CA | Scouting in West Contra Costa County | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,750 | 15 |
| 2024 | $34,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $34,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622449349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5367711
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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