The Downes Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPonte Vedra Beach, Florida · EIN 30-6511025 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$155K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
18% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General Support | $30,000 |
| Beam | Jacksonville Beach, FL | General Support | $22,500 |
| Our Lady Start Of The Sea Catholic Church | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | General Support | $22,500 |
| St Vincent De Paul | Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlantic Beach, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Malivai Washington Youth Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $12,000 |
| Hubbard House | Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $7,772 |
| K9's For Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sanctuary on 8th Street | Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Chi Omega | Memphis, TN | General Support | $3,000 |
| Sawgrass Foundation | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | General Support | $3,000 |
| Florida Theatre | Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Toys For Tots Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Annika Foundation | Framingham, MA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Jacksonville Symphony | Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $1,500 |
| Cummer Museum | Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $259 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $154,531 | 16 |
| 2024 | $142,145 | 16 |
| 2023 | $110,700 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349102568
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6511025
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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