Downcity Design
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
56
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Downcity Design?
Downcity Design is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by United Way of Rhode Island Inc ($374K), The Nordson Corporation Foundation ($155K), The Champlin Foundation ($135K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Downcity Design between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Rhode Island Inc | $373,504 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Nordson Corporation Foundation | $155,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Champlin Foundation | $134,910 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| PPL Foundation | $100,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | $80,500 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | $78,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Otto H York Foundation Inc | $55,000 | 3 | 2024–2026 |
| The White Family Foundation | $55,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated | $50,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Someone Elses Child Inc | $35,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $31,800 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc | $28,500 | 3 | 2024–2025 |
| Boston Scientific Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | $12,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Hasbro Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Rhode Island Education Collective | $7,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Centreville Savings Bank Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Krantz 501 (C) (3) Trust | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Distracted Globe Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $334K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
What grants has Downcity Design received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Otto H York Foundation Inc | Education | $30,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DONOR DESIGNATION/GRANT | $38,010 |
| 2025 | PPL Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Boston Scientific Foundation Inc | DOWNCITY DESIGN TEEN STEM STUDIOS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc | STEM | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc | STEM | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Otto H York Foundation Inc | Education | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Distracted Globe Foundation | DOWNCITY DESIGN / TEEN DESIGN PROGRAMS | $500 |
| 2024 | Galvan Foundation Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DONOR DESIGNATION/GRANT | $77,004 |
| 2024 | The Champlin Foundation | AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT | $25,425 |
| 2024 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | ES - ECONOMIC SECURITY (PRIMARY) | $21,000 |
| 2024 | Otto H York Foundation Inc | ARTS/CULTURE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Someone Elses Child Inc | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $16,500 |
| 2024 | PPL Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Rhode Island Education Collective | COMMUNITY BUILDING GRANT | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Sensata Technologies Foundation Inc | STEM | $6,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | SUPPORT OF MISSION | $6,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Rhode Island Inc | DESIGNATED DONATION/GRANT | $76,540 |
| 2023 | The Champlin Foundation | FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, AND TECHNOLOGY | $34,485 |
| 2023 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | EQUITY | $28,750 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | SUPPORT OF MISSION | $18,000 |
| 2023 | Someone Elses Child Inc | For the purpose of donation to charitable org | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | PPL Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| 2023 | The White Family Foundation | Youth | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | GENERAL SUPPORT TO CIVIC AGENCY | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Downcity Design?
Downcity Design is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by United Way of Rhode Island Inc ($374K), The Nordson Corporation Foundation ($155K), The Champlin Foundation ($135K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Downcity Design between 2019–2026.
Who is Downcity Design's largest funder?
United Way of Rhode Island Inc is the largest recorded funder of Downcity Design, with $374K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Downcity Design received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Downcity Design across 56 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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