Dowling Family Charitable Foundation
The Dowling Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Davis, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving to charitable organizations and educational institutions, as well as individual recipients for scholarships.
Dowling Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Dowling Family Charitable Foundation gave $44K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,500
- +40.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,350
- -43.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $1,098,940
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dowling Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 503 3Rd St, Davis, CA 95616
Phone: (530) 902-3999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dowling Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Woodland Recreational Foundation ($10K). Together the top 8 received $34K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($9,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 10% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dowling Family Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2023) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Recreational Foundation Woodland, CA | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,500 |
| Empower Yolo Woodland, CA | Charitable Purpose | $5,250 |
| Pence Gallery Davis, CA | Charitable Purpose | $5,250 |
| Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Albany State University Albany, GA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| California Baptist University Riverside, CA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Yuba Community College Distr Fdtn Yuba City, CA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Rotary Charities of Davis Davis, CA | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,098,940 | $363,302 | $272,739 | $43,500 | 10 | $43,500 | $4,503 | $51,830 |
| 2024 | $1,008,377 | $254,253 | $222,720 | $31,000 | 4 | $31,000 | — | $48,886 |
| 2023 | $976,844 | $255,712 | $213,348 | $21,250 | 9 | $21,250 | — | $46,816 |
| 2022 | $934,480 | $935,000 | $520 | — | — | — | — | $1,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dowling Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included charitable-purpose grants and scholarships. Among its grantees, Empower Yolo says its mission is to promote safe, healthy, and resilient communities. Dominican University of California says it prepares students to be ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens. An individual recipient Technical College Foundation says it supports scholarships, student activities, sports and recreation, and instructional equipment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $43,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,750.
The largest reported grants included $10,000 to Woodland Recreational Foundation; $7,500 to an individual recipient for a scholarship; $5,250 each to Empower Yolo and Pence Gallery; and $5,000 to Dominican University of California for a scholarship. Other grants included $2,500 each to Albany State University, California Baptist University, and Yuba Community College District Foundation; $2,000 to an individual recipient Technical College; and $1,000 to Rotary Charities of Davis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel K. Dowling as President & CEO, Andrew Dowling as CFO, Erin Dowling as Secretary, and Rob Trammell as Director.
Dowling Family Charitable Foundation is led by Daniel K. Dowling, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel K. Dowling
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rob Trammell
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrew Dowling
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Erin Dowling
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Dowling Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Dowling Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Dowling Family Charitable Foundation gave $44K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 4 grants.
What is Dowling Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Dowling Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $4,350, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dowling Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Dowling Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woodland, CA (2 grants) and Davis, CA (2 grants).
Who are Dowling Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Dowling Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Woodland Recreational Foundation ($10,000), Empower Yolo ($5,250) and Pence Gallery ($5,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($9,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dowling Family Charitable Foundation?
Dowling Family Charitable Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dowling Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included charitable-purpose grants and scholarships. Among its grantees, Empower Yolo says its mission is to promote safe, healthy, and resilient communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dowling Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dowling Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Dowling Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2355354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Dowling Family Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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