Downey Kiwanis Foundation
Private foundation · Downey, CA · EIN 95-4001578 · reported 2023–2025
38grants reported
$6,000median award
$2,500lower quartile
$125smallest grant
$821Ktotal paid
2states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 2 of its 38 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $10K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
PO Box 793
Downey, CA 90241-0793
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 59 Graduating High School Students | Downey, CA | $143,125 |
| 48 Graduating High School Students | Downey, CA | $120,600 |
| 47 Graduating High School Students | Downey, CA | $112,625 |
| Downey Family YMCA FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW YMCA | Downey, CA | $100,000 |
| Downey Family YMCA FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW YMCA | Downey, CA | $50,000 |
| Downey Family YMCA FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW YMCA | Downey, CA | $50,000 |
| Rancho Los Amigos Foundation FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE DON KNABE WELLNESS CENTER ALONG WITH ANNUAL SUPPORT | Downey, CA | $25,000 |
| Arc of Southeast Los Angeles FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Downey, CA | $23,000 |
| Rancho Research Institute FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE DON KNABE WELLNESS CENTER | Downey, CA | $20,000 |
| Downey Symphonic Society BRINGING MUSIC TO THE 5TH GRADE STUDENTS OF DOWNEY | Downey, CA | $17,000 |
| Downey Symphonic Society BRINGING MUSIC TO THE 5TH GRADE STUDENTS OF DOWNEY | Downey, CA | $17,000 |
| Downey Symphonic Society BRINGING MUSIC TO THE 5TH GRADE STUDENTS OF DOWNEY | Downey, CA | $17,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Downey Los Amigos SUPPORT OF PATHFINDER'S LEADERSHIP CAMP ANDCHRISTMAS SHOPPING FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN | Downey, CA | $15,597 |
| Arc of Southeast Los Angeles FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Downey, CA | $15,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Downey Los Amigos SUPPORT OF PATHFINDER'S LEADERSHIP CAMP AND CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN | Downey, CA | $8,804 |
| Rancho Los Amigos Foundation FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Downey, CA | $7,076 |
| 3 Downey High School Teachers 3 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS OF THE YEAR | Downey, CA | $6,000 |
| Kiwanis International Children's FU FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD | Indianapolis, IN | $6,000 |
| 3 Downey High School Teachers 3 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS OF THE YEAR | Downey, CA | $6,000 |
| 3 Downey High School Teachers 3 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS OF THE YEAR | Downey, CA | $6,000 |
| Rancho Los Amigos Foundation FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Downey, CA | $5,500 |
| Pih Health Foundation FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Whittier, CA | $5,000 |
| Pih Health Foundation FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Whittier, CA | $5,000 |
| Downey United Methodist Church SUPPORT THE DAY CARE OPERATION | Downey, CA | $5,000 |
| Downey United Methodist Church SUPPORT THE DAY CARE OPERATION | Downey, CA | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Downey Los Amigos SUPPORT OF PATHFINDER'S LEADERSHIP CAMP | Downey, CA | $4,908 |
| Downey Unified School District SUPPORT OF TRUE LASTING CONNECTION PROGRAM | Downey, CA | $4,838 |
| Downey Unified School District SUPPORT OF TRUE LASTING CONNECTION PROGRAM | Downey, CA | $4,000 |
| Downey Unified School District SUPPORT OF TRUE LASTING CONNECTION PROGRAM | Downey, CA | $4,000 |
| Downey Police Officers' Association FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP PROGRAM | Downey, CA | $2,500 |
| Downey Police Officers' Association FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP PROGRAM | Downey, CA | $2,500 |
| Downey Police Officers' Association FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE SHOP WITH A COP PROGRAM | Downey, CA | $2,000 |
| Arc of Southeast Los Angeles FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Downey, CA | $1,500 |
| Kiwanis Literacy Club Foundation PURCHASE BOOKS FOR THE CHILDREN'S LITERACY PROGRAM | Burbank, CA | $1,250 |
| St Peter's Education Center SUPPORT OF CENTER'S ACTIVITIES | Fallbrook, CA | $1,200 |
| Assistance League of Downey FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Downey, CA | $250 |
| Gangs Out of Downey FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Downey, CA | $225 |
| Gangs Out of Downey FINANCIAL SUPPORT | Downey, CA | $125 |
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