How to apply
N/A Contact: Carmen Vasquez, 10428 Haledon Ave, Downey, Ca, 5622919526 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 10 of 12 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downey Family YMCADowney, CA | Financial support for construction of new ymca | $50K |
| Arc of Southeast Los AngelesDowney, CA | Financial support | $23K |
| Downey Symphonic SocietyDowney, CA | Bringing music to the 5th grade students of downey | $17K |
| Kiwanis Club of Downey Los AmigosDowney, CA | Support of pathfinder's leadership camp andchristmas shopping for disadvantaged children | $16K |
| Rancho Los Amigos FoundationDowney, CA | Financial support | $7,076 |
| Kiwanis International Children's FuIndianapolis, IN | Financial support to improve the lives of children around the world | $6,000 |
| Pih Health FoundationWhittier, CA | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Downey Unified School DistrictDowney, CA | Support of true lasting connection program | $4,838 |
| Downey Police Officers' AssociationDowney, CA | Financial support for the shop with a cop program | $2,500 |
| Kiwanis Literacy Club FoundationBurbank, CA | Purchase books for the children's literacy program | $1,250 |
By state: California 11 · Indiana 1
About this foundation
Downey Kiwanis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Downey, California, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Downey Kiwanis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Downey Kiwanis Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $281K across 12 grants, a median of $6,538.
Where does Downey Kiwanis Foundation give?
California (11 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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