OVERVIEW: The William C. Dowling Jr. Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, human services, health and the arts.
IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.
PROFILE: The William C. Dowling Jr. Foundation was established in 2003. It bears the name of the late hotelier and jeweler William C. Dowling, who helped pioneer the development of St. Thomas as a tourist attraction. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax filings, the William C. Dowling Jr. Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, human services, health and the arts.
Grants for K-12 and Higher Education
This funder’s education support is varied and includes higher ed organizations like New York and Presbyterian Hospital and Fordham Law School, and K-12 groups like St Luke's School and Spence School. Other education grantees include New York Academy of Art, Weill Cornell Medical College, Middle East Childrens Institute, and Georgetown University.
Grants for Public Health and Access, Diseases, and Brain and Cell Research
While the foundation does not appear to have a specific initiative for health-related support, it has made significant grants to health groups in the past. Grantees include NewYork and Presbyterian Hospital, Tick-Borne Disease Alliance, Solving Kids Cancer, and World Pediatric Project. Cancer research and treatment appears to be a priority for the foundation, and funds have gone to Children's Tumor Foundation, American Institute for Cancer Research, Melanoma Research Alliance, and Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
Grants for Arts and Culture
Arts and culture organizations do not see as much support as other areas, but tax records show that Dowling does send funds their way, particularly museums and music programs. Past grantees include The Met, Rubin Museum of Art, Parish Art Museum, Museum of Modern Art, New York Live Arts, Shelter Island Friends of Music, and The Perlman Music Program.
Important Grant Details
Grants range from $400 to $300,000; however, $5,000 is the most common amount. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away approximately $650,000. While the William C. Dowling Jr. Foundation keeps a low profile, it does accept unsolicited proposals. Grantseekers should provide written information regarding the character of the organization. There are no submission deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
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William C. Dowling Jr. Foundation
90 Broad Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10004