John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw
John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including colleges, churches, and other organizations.
John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw at a glance
In short: John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw gave $91K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,196
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,560
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,650
- Total assets
- $1,837,360
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Salvation Army ($5K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 10% to Pennsylvania, 5% to Massachusetts, and 5% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2023) to $105K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NJ | Unrestricted General | $4,650 |
| Pres & Fellow Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Supports Pres & Fellow | $4,650 |
| Alumni Assn SUNY Environmental Syracuse, NY | Unrestricted General | $4,650 |
| United Methodist Homes of N J Neptune, NJ | Unrestricted General | $4,650 |
| Masonic Home of NJ Burlington, NJ | Unrestricted General | $4,650 |
| American Red Cross Jersey Coast Toms River, NJ | Unrestricted General | $4,650 |
| St Joseph R C Church Toms River, NJ | Unrestricted General | $4,650 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Toms River, NJ | Unrestricted General | $4,650 |
| America's Keswick Whiting, NJ | Unrestricted General | $4,650 |
| Lakehurst United Methodist Churc Lakehurst, NJ | Unrestricted General | $4,650 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,837,360 | $195,940 | $123,177 | $91,196 | 20 | $102,507 | $174,195 | $105,526 |
| 2023 | $1,766,504 | $61,857 | $97,552 | $69,240 | 20 | $79,586 | $38,145 | $95,945 |
| 2022 | $1,802,847 | $-47,851 | $141,181 | $105,480 | 20 | $116,077 | $19,023 | $98,968 |
| 2021 | $1,991,635 | $421,972 | $129,305 | $92,500 | 20 | $103,924 | $399,947 | $110,523 |
| 2020 | $1,696,864 | $152,479 | $119,560 | $92,900 | 20 | — | $134,775 | $94,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Franklin & Marshall College describes its mission as providing undergraduate liberal arts education; America’s Keswick describes itself as a ministry offering addiction recovery, conferences, retreats, and outreach; and Ocean County College Foundation says it provides student scholarships, awards, loans, and community programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $91,196. Grants ranged from $2,846 to $4,650, with a median of $4,650.
Among the recipients were Franklin & Marshall College, Ursinus College, America’s Keswick, and Ocean County College Foundation, each receiving $4,650. Other recipients receiving $4,650 included The Salvation Army, United Methodist Homes of New Jersey, Masonic Home of New Jersey, American Red Cross Jersey Coast, St. Joseph R.C. Church, Christ Episcopal Church, and the Presbyterian Church at Lakehurst.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$29K (2021) → $28K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw
How much does John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw give each year?
John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw gave $91K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 20 grants.
What is John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw's typical grant size?
John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw's median grant in 2024 was $4,650, and its average grant was $4,560, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw give grants?
John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw gives mostly in New Jersey: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toms River, NJ (5 grants) and Lakehurst, NJ (4 grants).
Does John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw's largest grantees?
John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw's largest 2024 grantees include The Salvation Army ($4,650), Pres & Fellow Harvard College ($4,650) and Alumni Assn SUNY Environmental ($4,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw?
John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (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 John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw?
The foundation 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 John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw's EIN?
John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6638233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John B & Edith M Downs Mem Tuw 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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