The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation
The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation is a private foundation based in Williamsport, Maryland. In filing year 2025, it reported giving $51,000 through 19 grants, all to recipients in Maryland.
The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation gave $51K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,000
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,684
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $262,450
- -10.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a written application containing details of the proposed use. It states that there are no deadlines and that awards are restricted to qualified charities.
- Contact
Application contact: The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation
Mailing address: 10818 Hershey Drive, Williamsport, MD 21795
Phone: (301) 223-7333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington County Public Schools ($9K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $51K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Free Clinic Hagerstown, MD | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Williamsport Food Bank Williamsport, MD | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Washington C Hagerstown, MD | General Fund | $4,500 |
| Girls Incorporated of Washington CO Hagerstown, MD | General Fund | $4,500 |
| First Christian Church Hagerstown, MD | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc Hagerstown, MD | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Washington County Public Schools Williamsport, MD | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Washington County Public Schools Williamsport, MD | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Washington County Public Schools Williamsport, MD | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Washington County Free Library Williamsport, MD | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $262,450 | $24,320 | $54,100 | $51,000 | 19 | $52,200 | $37,882 | $22,172 |
| 2024 | $292,230 | $40,964 | $45,691 | $44,500 | 20 | $45,691 | $76,984 | $19,195 |
| 2023 | $296,957 | $48,909 | $35,688 | $34,500 | 19 | $35,485 | $20,806 | $16,293 |
| 2022 | $283,736 | $47,821 | $35,388 | $33,500 | 19 | $34,405 | $42,216 | $16,899 |
| 2021 | $271,303 | $32,812 | $30,485 | $29,650 | 18 | $30,485 | $71,875 | $17,195 |
| 2020 | $268,976 | $29,522 | $28,569 | $26,000 | 18 | — | $8,954 | $13,284 |
| 2019 | $268,023 | $76,322 | $22,485 | $21,000 | 15 | — | $56,660 | $13,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Community Free Clinic describes its mission as providing medical care to people who cannot afford treatment, including homeless, medically indigent, elderly, and working-poor people. Washington County Free Library describes its mission as providing free access to library materials and supporting community enrichment, economic vitality, reading, and lifelong learning. Brookes House describes its mission as establishing a safe, supportive transitional living environment for women in early recovery from addiction.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $51,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $5,000 each to Community Free Clinic and Williamsport Food Bank; $4,500 each to Boys and Girls Club of Washington County and Girls Incorporated of Washington County; and $3,000 each to First Christian Church, Maryland Theatre Association, and Washington County Public Schools. The 2025 filing lists three separate $3,000 grants to Washington County Public Schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists R Lee Downey as President/Treasurer, Ann Marie Downey as Trustee, and Leon R Catlett as Trustee.
The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation is led by R. Lee Downey, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
R. Lee Downey
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ann Marie Downey
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Leon R. Catlett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation
How much does The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation give each year?
The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation gave $51K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 20 grants.
What is The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,684, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation give grants?
The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hagerstown, MD (12 grants) and Williamsport, MD (6 grants).
Does The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Washington County Public Schools ($9,000 across 3 grants), Community Free Clinic ($5,000) and Williamsport Food Bank ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation?
The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation reported $262K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation?
The filing says to submit a written application containing details of the proposed use. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation's EIN?
The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2036159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). The Richmond Lee Downey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-richmond-lee-downey-foundation-morg_c986b7999efc468d900b85503b5d7899
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