The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$35.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 20 | $36.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 20 | $35.8 million |
How to apply
The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 5 | $510,500 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $440,737 |
| Florida | 3 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $15,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Call to Lead Campaign | $500,000 |
| Avon Old Farms School Inc | Inspiring Boys Building Men Campaign | $400,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hartford Youth Scholars Foundation Inc | Hartford Youth Scholars' Summer College Scholarship Fund | $18,737 |
| John's Island Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kingswood Oxford School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Harvard Business School | $10,000 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Talcott Mountain Science Center for Student Involv | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The American Ireland Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Friends of Dartmouth Football | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Friends of Dartmouth Men's Rugby | $2,000 |
| Aquinas at Dartmouth Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Charter Oak Amateur Boxing Academy | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation to Eradicate Duchenne Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Taft School Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| School Year Abroad Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexanderson Jane Bourdon
- Jane C Dowling
- Porter R Dowling
- Veronica Dowling
- Vincent J Dowling III
- Vincent J Dowling Jr
- Caroline D Klotz
Questions people ask
Does The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexanderson Jane Bourdon (VP), Jane C Dowling (VP), Porter R Dowling (VP) and Veronica Dowling (VP) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Vincent Dowling Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.