Dowell Family Foundation Inc
Dowell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $8K.
Dowell Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dowell Family Foundation Inc gave $8K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $8,131
- +21.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,016
- -9.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,153
- Primary geography
- Maryland (53% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Dowell Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Odyssey School ($2K). Together the top 8 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dowell Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2021 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $8K (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Odyssey School Lutherville, MD | Operating fund | $1,750 |
| Naples UMC Naples, FL | Operating fund | $1,450 |
| The Mission Society Kenya Sandy Springs, GA | Operation purposes | $1,300 |
| Glyndon UMC Glyndon, MD | Operating Expenses | $1,200 |
| Youth4Orphans Naples, FL | Operating fund | $1,106 |
| Northwest Hospital Randallstown, MD | Operations | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts Baltimore, MD | Operating fund | $200 |
| Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Dept Reisterstown, MD | Operating fund | $125 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-12,853 | $8,131 | $8,131 | 8 | $8,131 | — | $233 |
| 2020 | $20,985 | $12,340 | $6,878 | $6,720 | 6 | — | $1 | $532 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dowell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $233 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dowell Family Foundation Inc's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Gary R Dowell
Director
Diretor → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet M Dowell
Director
Diretor → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Dowell Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dowell Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dowell Family Foundation Inc gave $8K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $7K across 6 grants.
What is Dowell Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dowell Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $1,153, and its average grant was $1,016, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dowell Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dowell Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and Georgia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Dowell Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Dowell Family Foundation Inc's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dowell Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dowell Family Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Odyssey School ($1,750), Naples UMC ($1,450) and The Mission Society Kenya ($1,300), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Dowell Family Foundation Inc?
Dowell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Naples, FL.
How much is Dowell Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Dowell Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $233 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dowell Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dowell Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1911220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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