The Downstream Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$280K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds The Downstream Project?
The Downstream Project is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($70K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($61K), William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $280K in grants to The Downstream Project between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $70,000 | 7 | 2020 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $61,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Cleveland Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Commons Inc | $25,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Land Trust Alliance Inc | $13,800 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| George L Ohrstrom Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Dun Foundation | $8,854 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Andrew U Ferrari Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| William M Backer Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Graham Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $97K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $68K.
What grants has The Downstream Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation | UNRESTRICTED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Land Trust Alliance Inc | CAPACITY BUILDING | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Dun Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY | $2,000 |
| 2023 | William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation | UNRESTRICTED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Land Trust Alliance Inc | CAPACITY BUILDING | $7,800 |
| 2023 | Dun Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY | $2,000 |
| 2023 | William M Backer Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Andrew U Ferrari Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Cleveland Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation | UNRESTRICTED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Dun Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY | $2,854 |
| 2022 | Andrew U Ferrari Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Commons Inc | TO PROMOTE AND MATERIALLY SUPPORT THE OBJECTIVES OF THE WATER DATA COLLABORATIVE. | $25,500 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $11,000 |
| 2021 | William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Graham Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Dun Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY | $500 |
| 2020 | The Cleveland Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT. ADVISOR NAME AND FUND NAME REMAIN ANONYMOUS IN ANY PUBLICATIONS. | $15,000 |
| 2020 | George L Ohrstrom Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | William M Backer Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Andrew U Ferrari Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Downstream Project?
The Downstream Project is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($70K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($61K), William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $280K in grants to The Downstream Project between 2019–2024.
Who is The Downstream Project's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Downstream Project, with $70K across 7 grants (2020).
How much grant funding has The Downstream Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $280K in grants to The Downstream Project across 32 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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