The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 2004, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.9M
+1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-36.5% YoY
Grant Count
20
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-36.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human services
- Arts and culture
- Religion
- Health
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are made primarily through direct selection by the foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in:
- Connecticut (primary focus)
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Florida (limited giving)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2023):
- Total Assets: $31,855,294
- Total Giving: $1,032,737
- Revenue: $6.85 million
- Expenses: $2.03 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Assets (2021):
- Total Assets: $31.5 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,855,294 | $31,504,108 | $26,684,719 |
| Revenue | $1,588,398 | $6,853,896 | $2,166,877 |
| Expenses | $1,237,212 | $2,034,507 | $576,345 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,052,880 | $1,644,104 | $243,609 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,352,014 | $5,681,198 | $1,923,620 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,695,135 | $1,611,340 | $1,581,898 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Jane C. Dowling, Vice President
- Porter R. Dowling, Vice President
- Caroline D. Klotz, Director
- Jane Bourdon, Vice President
The foundation is administered through Foundation Source, located at 501 Silverside Road, Suite 123, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexanderson Jane Bourdon | VP | 1 | — |
| Jane C Dowling | VP | 1 | — |
| Porter R Dowling | VP | 1 | — |
| Veronica Dowling | VP | 1 | — |
| Vincent J Dowling III | VP | 1 | — |
| Vincent J Dowling Jr | Pres, Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Caroline D Klotz | Dir | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has continued active grantmaking operations, with recent activity documented through 2024 Form 990 filings. The foundation maintains a consistent commitment to education and human services funding across its primary geographic regions.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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