The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including schools and colleges, museums, a health-care institution, and youth-serving organizations.
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), top state New Hampshire. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,032,737
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,637
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $31,855,294
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (49% 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 The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Dartmouth College ($510K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 119 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire and 43% to recipients in Connecticut. Florida received 4%, while Minnesota and Massachusetts each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) 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. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $67K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 62% 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 $229K (2022) to $5.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Call to Lead Campaign | $500,000 |
| Avon Old Farms School Inc Avon, CT | Inspiring Boys Building Men Campaign | $400,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc Vero Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | Hartford Youth Scholars' Summer College Scholarship Fund | $18,737 |
| John's Island Foundation Inc Indian River Shores, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kingswood Oxford School Inc West Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Boston, MA | Harvard Business School | $10,000 |
| Florence Griswold Museum Old Lyme, CT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation Tampa, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $31,855,294 | $1,588,398 | $1,237,212 | $1,032,737 | 20 | $1,052,880 | $1,352,014 | $1,695,135 |
| 2023 | $31,504,108 | $6,853,896 | $2,034,507 | $1,626,000 | 20 | $1,644,104 | $5,681,198 | $1,611,340 |
| 2022 | $26,684,719 | $2,166,877 | $576,345 | $228,750 | 18 | $243,609 | $1,923,620 | $1,581,898 |
| 2021 | $25,094,187 | $3,220,379 | $947,528 | $609,750 | 16 | $622,211 | $2,944,886 | $1,341,212 |
| 2020 | $22,821,336 | $4,801,285 | $5,526,113 | $5,133,961 | 45 | — | $5,273,234 | $1,358,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, health care, and youth programs. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Avon Old Farms School says it develops boys into men of strong moral character through academic, athletic, and creative programs; the Vero Beach Museum of Art describes its work as cultural enrichment through education, exhibitions, and its collection; and Mayo Clinic says it provides patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. Charter Oak Amateur Boxing Academy says it uses boxing to help high-risk urban youth pursue their academic careers safely and free of drugs and gangs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $1,032,737. Grants ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to the Trustees of Dartmouth College for its Call to Lead Campaign and $400,000 to Avon Old Farms School for its Inspiring Boys Building Men Campaign. Other awards included $25,000 each to Mayo Clinic and Vero Beach Museum of Art, and $18,737 to Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation for its Summer College Scholarship Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vincent J Dowling Jr as president, director, and secretary. Listed vice presidents are Alexanderson Jane Bourdon, Jane C Dowling, Porter R Dowling, Veronica Dowling, and Vincent J Dowling III. Caroline D Klotz is listed as a director.
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc is led by Vincent J Dowling Jr., President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vincent J Dowling Jr.
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline D Klotz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexanderson Jane Bourdon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane C Dowling
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Porter R Dowling
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Dowling
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent J Dowling III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vincent J Dowling (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 20 grants.
What is The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $51,637, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc's top state is New Hampshire, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Connecticut (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hanover, NH (5 grants), Avon, CT (2 grants), Hartford, CT (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of Dartmouth College ($509,500 across 4 grants), Avon Old Farms School Inc ($400,000) and Mayo Clinic ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc?
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc reported $31.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (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 The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, arts and cultural organizations, health care, and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0709433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc 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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Grantable. (2026). The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-vincent-dowling-family-foundation-inc-morg_a70528b939ef463abb241b112da08633
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