McDowell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-1584925 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$127K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation | Denver, CO | All Hearts Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Adventist Healthcare Foundation | Denver, CO | Erin McDowell Scholarship Fund | $30,000 |
| Manna Resource Center | Hghlnds Ranch, CO | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Tall Tales Ranch | Hghlnds Ranch, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Courageous Faces Foundation | Centennial, CO | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Hope Haven Charitable Trust | Sedalia, CO | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | Strong Women Strong World, Beyond Access | $4,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado | Denver, CO | Naomi Rae Bennett Fund | $3,000 |
| Christian Medical Ministry to Cambodia Jeremiahs H | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Musana Community Development Organization | Centennial, CO | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Denver, CO | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Aurora, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs Inc | Englewood, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Knock Knock Angels Colorado | Parker, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Denver Inc | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | Human trafficking | $1,000 |
| International Midwife Assistance Inc | Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Sports Center for the Disabled Inc | Golden, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Colorado | Littleton, CO | PWSACO Derby Days | $500 |
| Special Olympics Colorado | Centennial, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wwp Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Topeka, KS | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Inc | Greeley, CO | Charitable Event | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,750 | 26 |
| 2024 | $143,500 | 28 |
| 2023 | $113,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600939349100315
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1584925
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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