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Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Nebraska · EIN 476036428

Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $124,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $62,250 and the largest $79,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $70,000 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$69,2004$1.3 million
2023$70,0003$1.4 million
2024$124,5002$1.4 million

How to apply

Leo J Dowd 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.

StateGrantsAmount
Nebraska2$124,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Columbus Catholic Schools
Columbus, NE
Charitable contribution$79,500
St Mary Catholic Church
Lincoln, NE
Charitable contribution$45,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc give?

$124,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $62,250.

Who runs Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence Dowd (President), Deanna Dowd (Director), Michael Dowd (Director) and Constance E Dowd-Molvig (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does Leo J Dowd Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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