Downing Foundation
https://N/ATotal Given 2021–2025
$1.1M
73 grants · $215K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$20K
grant size
45%
supporter · 15/33 multi-year
repeat
$4.1M
Assets · 2022
33
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
W Charles Blum
Phone
5133212230
Deadlines
None.
How to Apply
Organization and grant description, tax-exempt status, mission statement
Restrictions
Only tax-exempt charitable organizations are eligible for awards.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $198K | $4.0M | $-130K | 12 |
| 2022 | $224K | $4.1M | $76K | 12 |
| 2023 | $194K | $3.8M | $95K | 16 |
| 2024 | $217K | $4.6M | $120K | 16 |
| 2025 | $242K | $4.8M | $103K | 17 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 73 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$95K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Christine L Blum | Director | — |
| W Charles Blum | Chairman | — |
| Tracy A Blum | Director | — |
Grants Awarded (73 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecillia School | Cincinnati, OH | $95,000 | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Our Lady of Holy Spirit Center | Norwood, OH | $48,000 | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| Holy Spirit Center | Norwood, OH | $43,000 | Religious activities | 2025 |
| Our Lady of Holy Spirit Center | Norwood, OH | $38,000 | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| St Cecillia School | Cincinnati, OH | $36,000 | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| Our Lady of Holy Spirit Center | Norwood, OH | $30,000 | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| St Cecillia School | Cincinnati, OH | $29,000 | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| St Patrick School | Maysville, KY | $25,000 | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| John Paul the Great University | Escondido, CA | $25,000 | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| John Paul the Great University | Escondido, CA | $25,000 | Religious/educational activities | 2025 |
| St Cecilia Church | Cincinnati, OH | $24,000 | Religious activities | 2025 |
| St Patrick School | Maysville, KY | $24,000 | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| St Patrick School | Maysville, KY | $24,000 | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| John Paul the Great University | Escondido, CA | $20,000 | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Radio | Norwood, OH | $20,000 | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| St Patrick School | Maysville, KY | $20,000 | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Old St Mary Church | Cincinnati, OH | $20,000 | Religious activities | 2025 |
| St Philomena Apostolate | Cincinnati, OH | $20,000 | Religious activities | 2025 |
| St Lawrence Church | Cincinnati, OH | $20,000 | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Radio | Norwood, OH | $20,000 | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Radio | Norwood, OH | $20,000 | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| St Lawrence Church | Cincinnati, OH | $20,000 | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| Our Lady of Holy Spirit Center | Norwood, OH | $20,000 | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Radio | Norwood, OH | $20,000 | Operating Expenses | 2024 |
| Sacred Heart Radio | Norwood, OH | $20,000 | Religious activities | 2025 |