William C Dowling Jr Foundation
William C Dowling Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Melville, New York. Established in 2003 and granted tax-exempt status in February 2009, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit work through philanthropic grants.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$784K
+7.8% YoY
Grant Count
56
-3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+11.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
Annual giving has grown from $439,000 in 2020 to $728,000 in 2023.
Grant Range
$6,000–$8,000
Average Grant
$8,000–$9,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its grantmaking primarily in:
- Primary focus: New York
- Secondary states: Georgia, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states, with New York, Georgia, and Virginia accounting for 73% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $17,907,195 (2024)
- Total Assets: $18.9 million (2023)
- Annual Income: $3.1 million
- Total Giving: $784,388 (2024)
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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
250 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
- Principal Officer: Belair Evans
The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN T EVANS | President | 30 | $195,000 |
| MARIE EVANS | Vice President | 30 | $148,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 534 Broadhollow Road, Suite 450, Melville, NY 11747-3620
Phone: (516) 482-7777
Subject Areas
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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