The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation
Historical FunderWilliamsport, Maryland · EIN 52-2036159 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE RICHMOND LEE DOWNEY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 10818 HERSHEY DRIVE, WILLIAMSPORT MD 21795 |
| Phone | 3012237333 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION CONTAINING DETAILS OF PROPOSED USE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO DISBURSEMENTS OTHER THAN QUALIFIED CHARITIES |
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 Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Free Clinic | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $5,000 |
| Williamsport Food Bank | Williamsport, MD | General fund | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Washington C | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $4,500 |
| Girls Incorporated of Washington Co | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $4,500 |
| First Christian Church | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $3,000 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $3,000 |
| Washington County Public Schools Williamsport High School | Williamsport, MD | General fund | $3,000 |
| Washington County Public Schools Springfield Middle School | Williamsport, MD | General fund | $3,000 |
| Washington County Public Schools Williamsport Elementary School | Williamsport, MD | General fund | $3,000 |
| Washington County Free Library Williamsport Branch | Williamsport, MD | General fund | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County Md Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $2,000 |
| Children's Village of Washington Co | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum | Boonsboro, MD | General fund | $2,000 |
| Washington Cnty Council of Churches Inc Dba Hagerstown Area Religious Council | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $2,000 |
| Washington County Museum of Fine Arts | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of Troop 17 Charitable Trus | Williamsport, MD | General fund | $1,500 |
| Brooke's House Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $1,000 |
| Discovery Station at Hagerstown in | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hagerstown Community Concert Association Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $44,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $34,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349104602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2036159
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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