Downey Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Downey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Manhattan, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $66,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 2 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 4 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Downey 310 S Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | downeyfamilyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | A letter format indicating the organization's exempt purpose and/or programs. |
| Restrictions | Organization must be exempt under i.r.c. Sec 501(c)(3). |
What Downey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 4 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Dolors Church | Religious | $30,000 |
| Manhattan Catholic Schools | Education | $30,000 |
| Flint Hills Breadbasket | Community | $4,000 |
| Konza United Way | Community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura M Downey
- Sherry A Downey
Questions people ask
Does Downey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Downey Family Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Downey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura M Downey (President) and Sherry A Downey (Sec./Treas.).
What does Downey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.