Down for a Cure Inc
To help those with Down Syndrome or Cystic Fibrosis
Down for a Cure Inc at a glance
In short: Down for a Cure Inc gave $135K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,790
- +327.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,958
- +156.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $177,022
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Down for a Cure Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($60K). Together the top 5 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $135K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | Donation | $59,790 |
| Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Aurora, CO | Donation | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics India Indianapolis, IN | Donation | $20,000 |
| Cyctic Fibrosis Foundation Gulf Coast Houston, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Zoe's Toolbox Houston, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,022 | $198,145 | $166,339 | $134,790 | 5 |
| 2023 | $145,216 | $201,652 | $102,042 | $31,500 | 3 |
| 2022 | $78,888 | $53,100 | $70,178 | — | — |
| 2020 | $58,232 | $61,709 | $64,316 | — | — |
About Down for a Cure Inc
Based on IRS filings
Down for a Cure Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Montgomery, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $177K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $135K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Down for a Cure Inc is led by Nicholas Williams, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas Williams
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Down for a Cure Inc
How much does Down for a Cure Inc give each year?
Down for a Cure Inc gave $135K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $32K across 3 grants.
What is Down for a Cure Inc's typical grant size?
Down for a Cure Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,958, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Down for a Cure Inc give grants?
Down for a Cure Inc's top state is Maryland, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (22%) and Colorado (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Down for a Cure Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Down for a Cure Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are Down for a Cure Inc's largest grantees?
Down for a Cure Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($59,790), Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome ($25,000) and Special Olympics India ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Down for a Cure Inc?
Down for a Cure Inc reported $177K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $198K.
What is Down for a Cure Inc?
Down for a Cure Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Montgomery, TX. It holds $177K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Down for a Cure Inc's EIN?
Down for a Cure Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1285397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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