Jean and Bernas Downing Charitable Trust
Historical FunderIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 38-7134032 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $5,000,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL A RASOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 450 E 96TH STREET, SUITE 200, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46240 |
| Phone | 3175661000 |
| 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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Prairie | Fishers, IN | Charitable | $10,500,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | West Lafayette, IN | Charitable | $5,000,000 |
| Central Indiana Land Trust | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $1,253,615 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,853,615 | 5 |
| 2024 | $13,420,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $950,801 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104554
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-7134032
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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