Charles Downey Fam Fdn
Charles Downey Fam Fdn is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $867K. Net investment income was $336K.
Charles Downey Fam Fdn at a glance
In short: Charles Downey Fam Fdn gave $867K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $217K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $866,970
- -24.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $216,743
- -24.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $82,185
- Total assets
- $1,192,783
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Charles Downey Fam Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abide Network ($653K). Together the top 4 received $867K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 21 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles Downey Fam Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $867K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abide Network Omaha, NE | Unrestricted General | $652,600 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Unrestricted General | $89,370 |
| Omaha Community Fdn (OCF) Omaha, NE | Unrestricted General | $75,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,192,783 | $344,592 | $889,515 | $866,970 | 4 | $873,716 | $335,628 | $85,833 |
| 2024 | $1,737,560 | $317,921 | $1,172,554 | $1,150,870 | 4 | $1,159,993 | $305,529 | $128,917 |
| 2023 | $2,590,290 | $41,353 | $452,229 | $429,370 | 4 | $438,812 | $67,514 | $138,915 |
| 2022 | $3,004,640 | $49,681 | $1,023,503 | $990,250 | 4 | $1,001,168 | $40,525 | $171,380 |
| 2021 | $3,984,668 | $468,146 | $166,359 | $131,600 | 5 | $134,395 | $439,841 | $225,844 |
| 2020 | $3,682,881 | $2,194,821 | $358,699 | $341,200 | 3 | — | $162,484 | $113,175 |
| 2019 | $2,109,596 | $145,676 | $190,852 | $176,581 | 7 | — | $84,439 | $99,477 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Downey Fam Fdn reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles Downey Fam Fdn is led by Charles P. Downey, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles P. Downey
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas C. Downey
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith C. Downey
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Fleischer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Downey Fam Fdn
How much does Charles Downey Fam Fdn give each year?
Charles Downey Fam Fdn gave $867K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 4 grants.
What is Charles Downey Fam Fdn's typical grant size?
Charles Downey Fam Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $82,185, and its average grant was $216,743, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Downey Fam Fdn give grants?
Charles Downey Fam Fdn gives mostly in Nebraska: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does Charles Downey Fam Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles Downey Fam Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Charles Downey Fam Fdn?
Charles Downey Fam Fdn reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $874K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Charles Downey Fam Fdn's EIN?
Charles Downey Fam Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0902969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Charles Downey Fam Fdn funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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