The James E Downey Foundation
EIN 203510627Total Given 2016–2023
$2.7M
9 grants · $338K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$236K
typical big bets · $37K–$362K
grant size
67%
deep partner · 2/3 multi-year
repeat
$5.2M
Assets (2021)
3
Distinct Recipients
About
THE JAMES E DOWNEY FOUNDATION MERGED WITH THE NELLS FOUNDATION (EIN:84-3379995)ON JUNE 30,2023.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE JAMES E DOWNEY FOUNDATION
Phone
(949) 287-6666
Deadlines
YEAR ROUND
How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM SHOULD BE USED.
Restrictions
SINGLE PARENTS
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $372K | $3.3M | $138K | 2 |
| 2017 | $382K | $3.2M | $191K | 2 |
| 2018 | $412K | $2.8M | $124K | 2 |
| 2021 | $236K | $5.2M | $208K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $0 | $-57K | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 9 grants on record
Minimum
$19K
25th Pctl
$37K
Median
$236K
Average
$300K
75th Pctl
$362K
Maximum
$1.2M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JD
James E Downey
5+ yrs
President & dir
Leadership
GB
Gino Bianchi
Vice President
Leadership
BA
Brent Anderson
Cfo/Secretary
Leadership
JD
James E Downey
5+ yrs
President & dir
Leadership
KJ
Karl Jonson
4 yrs
CFO & Director
EN
Eira Nguyen
3 yrs
Secretary & dir
Leadership
JD
James E Downey
5+ yrs
President & dir
Leadership
KJ
Karl Jonson
4 yrs
CFO & Director
EN
Eira Nguyen
3 yrs
Secretary & dir
Leadership
JD
James E Downey
5+ yrs
President & dir
Leadership
KJ
Karl Jonson
4 yrs
CFO & Director
EN
Eira Nguyen
3 yrs
Secretary & dir
Leadership
JD
James E Downey
5+ yrs
President & dir
Leadership
KJ
Karl Jonson
4 yrs
CFO & secretary
Leadership
Grants Awarded (9 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nells Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | $1,200,000 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2023 |
| Ottawa Scholars - See Attached Shee | Attached Sheet, IL | $393,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| Ottawa Scholars - See Attached Shee | Attached Sheet, IL | $361,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| Ottawa Scholars - See Attached Shee | Attached Sheet, IL | $334,500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Ottawa Scholars - See Attached Shee | Attached Sheet, IL | $236,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Ottawa Scholars - See Attached Shee | Attached Sheet, IL | $99,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Orange County Scholars - See Attach | Attached Sheet, CA | $37,400 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Orange County Scholars - See Attach | Attached Sheet, CA | $20,800 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| Orange County Scholars - See Attach | Attached Sheet, CA | $18,700 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |