The Dowling Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDavis, California · EIN 86-2355354 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Recreational Foundation | Woodland, CA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Dominican University of California | San Rafael, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Albany State University | Albany, GA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| California Baptist University | Riverside, CA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Yuba Community College Distr Fdtn | Yuba City, CA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Rotary Charities of Davis | Davis, CA | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($18,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $21,250 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622159349100567
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2355354
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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