Lewis A Downing Trust
Lewis A Downing Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Contoocook, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $31K. Net investment income was $41K.
Lewis A Downing Trust at a glance
In short: Lewis A Downing Trust gave $31K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,885
- +55.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,885
- +55.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,885
- Total assets
- $1,539,626
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% 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 Lewis A Downing Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord NH ($31K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lewis A Downing Trust gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $31K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord NH Concord, NH | To Distribute to those who preach in accordance with William Channings Method | $30,885 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,539,626 | $41,399 | $41,399 | $30,885 | 1 | — | $41,399 |
| 2024 | $1,543,518 | $23,428 | $23,428 | $19,886 | 1 | — | $809,268 |
| 2023 | $736,416 | $30,892 | $24,426 | $21,416 | 1 | — | — |
| 2022 | $729,950 | $32,268 | $22,231 | $19,821 | 1 | — | — |
| 2021 | $721,607 | $29,478 | $20,414 | $18,004 | 1 | $18,004 | — |
| 2020 | $713,666 | $37,227 | $20,196 | $17,691 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lewis A Downing Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Mayo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $4K (2025)
Robert Fleischman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $2K (2025)
Rachel Burlock
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
$200 (2023) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Ashford (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Karen Mayo (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lewis A Downing Trust
How much does Lewis A Downing Trust give each year?
Lewis A Downing Trust gave $31K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Lewis A Downing Trust?
Lewis A Downing Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $41K.
What is Lewis A Downing Trust?
Lewis A Downing Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Contoocook, NH. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lewis A Downing Trust operate?
Lewis A Downing Trust has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is Lewis A Downing Trust's EIN?
Lewis A Downing Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6005693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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