The Robert N and Nancy a Downey
The Robert N and Nancy A Downey is a private foundation based in New York, NY (EIN 13-3103213). It reported 15 grants totaling $223,200 in filing year 2026.
The Robert N and Nancy a Downey at a glance
In short: The Robert N and Nancy a Downey gave $223K across 15 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $223,200
- -28.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 15
- -44.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,880
- +29.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,980,523
- +277.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Robert N and Nancy a Downey
- 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: 43 West 61St Street 26V, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (973) 472-6250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert N and Nancy a Downey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Northwell Health Foundation ($59K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 45 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in several states and Washington, DC. The reported shares by recipient state were New York, 51%; New Hampshire, 23%; Ohio, 11%; DC, 6%; and California, 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Robert N and Nancy a Downey gives
- 47% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $311K (2025). In 2026 it made 15 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | General Purpose | $58,900 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund Columbus, OH | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Reach the World Company Washington, DC | General Purpose | $13,000 |
| American Friends of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pepperwood Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Mabel Mercer Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,300 |
| 54 Below Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are in dollars.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,980,523 | $1,688,907 | $233,495 | $223,200 | 15 | $223,450 | $1,688,862 | $119,260 |
| 2025 | $525,111 | $340,181 | $318,317 | $310,550 | 27 | $313,125 | $211,854 | $145,324 |
| 2024 | $626,670 | $204,024 | $214,340 | $209,900 | 1 | $212,290 | $201,974 | $112,735 |
| 2023 | $636,986 | $267,717 | $205,295 | $201,250 | 1 | $203,295 | $105,684 | $98,300 |
| 2022 | $716,101 | $16,687 | $138,119 | $122,488 | 1 | $124,533 | $13,036 | $100,170 |
| 2021 | $837,533 | $516,668 | $40,438 | $34,710 | 1 | — | $514,818 | $71,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert N and Nancy a Downey reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, education, conservation, and the arts. For example, Northwell Health Foundation describes its work as helping direct philanthropic support toward underserved and uninsured people, medical technology and research, and facilities and programs within Northwell Health. The Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund says it convenes donors to advance policy goals in Ohio and promotes education through distributions to exempt educational organizations and projects. Reach the World Company describes its work as making travel benefits accessible to classrooms through virtual exchanges. Pepperwood Foundation says its mission is to inspire conservation through science. The Mabel Mercer Foundation describes its work as cabaret and performing arts promotion and preservation, while 54 Below says it seeks to preserve and expand cabaret and create opportunities for artists.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $223,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $58,900, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported grants included Northwell Health Foundation ($58,900), Trustees of Dartmouth College ($50,000), Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund ($25,000), William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc ($25,000), and Reach the World Company ($13,000). The filing lists each of these grants for general purpose support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert N Downey and Nancy A Downey (listed in the filing as “NANCY A DOWNEY DEC 7102025”) as trustees.
The Robert N and Nancy a Downey's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert N. Downey
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy A. Downey Dec
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy A. Downey (2021–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Robert N and Nancy a Downey
How much does The Robert N and Nancy a Downey give each year?
The Robert N and Nancy a Downey gave $223K across 15 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $311K across 27 grants.
What is The Robert N and Nancy a Downey's typical grant size?
The Robert N and Nancy a Downey's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,880, across 15 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert N and Nancy a Downey give grants?
The Robert N and Nancy a Downey gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (23%) and Ohio (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does The Robert N and Nancy a Downey give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Robert N and Nancy a Downey's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert N and Nancy a Downey's largest grantees?
The Robert N and Nancy a Downey's largest 2026 grantees include Northwell Health Foundation ($58,900), Trustees of Dartmouth College ($50,000) and Ohio Progressive Collaborative Education Fund ($25,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert N and Nancy a Downey?
The Robert N and Nancy a Downey reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $223K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert N and Nancy a Downey fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, education, conservation, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert N and Nancy a Downey?
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 The Robert N and Nancy a Downey's EIN?
The Robert N and Nancy a Downey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3103213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Robert N and Nancy a Downey 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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