The Downs Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6257328 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$46K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 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
58% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Cats Inc | Greenville, DE | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Warrior Foundation Freedom Station | San Diego, CA | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Silver Shield Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Norristown Zoological Society Elmwood Park Zoo | Norristown, PA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Alliance For A Living Ocean | Long Beach Township, NJ | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs Inc | Englewood, CO | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Operation Gratitude Inc | Encino, CA | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania SPCA | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust | Huntingdon Valley, PA | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $56,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640929349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6257328
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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