The Robert N and Nancy a Downey Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3103213 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$223K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | General purpose | $58,900 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund | Columbus, OH | General purpose | $25,000 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Reach the World Company | Washington, DC | General purpose | $13,000 |
| American Friends of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pepperwood Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Mabel Mercer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,300 |
| 54 Below Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Waner Children's Vascular Anomaly Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | New York, NY | General purpose | $3,000 |
| American Institue for Stuttering | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health | Lebanon, NH | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Stuttering Association for the Young | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $223,200 | 15 |
| 2024 | $310,550 | 27 |
| 2023 | $209,900 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611669349100851
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3103213
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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