Overview
The Mary Lou Downs Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Chicago, Illinois. With assets totaling $1,964,710, the foundation reported expenses of $220,882 and revenue of $96,066. The foundation is managed by Paul F. Gerbosi, who serves as the sole trustee, dedicating 15 hours per week and receiving a compensation of $30,000. The foundation supports a variety of cities across the United States, including major cities like Chicago, New York, and Dallas, as well as smaller communities. It funds initiatives in several states, including Illinois, New York, Texas, and others, although specific subject areas of funding are not detailed.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $2,055,741 in 2023
42 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11,000 | MISERICORDIA HEART OF MERCY | EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE | 6300 N RIDGE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL US | 2022 |
| $11,000 | LIFE SPAN | EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE | 701 LEE STREET STE 700 DESPLAINES, IL US | 2024 |
| $11,000 | WINGS PROGRAM INC | EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE | PO BOX 95615 PALATINE, IL US | 2024 |
| $11,000 | ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE | 262 DANNY THOMAS PL MEMPHIS, TN US | 2024 |
| $10,000 | LIFE SPAN | EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE | 701 LEE STREET STE 700 DESPLAINES, IL US | 2022 |
| $10,000 | WINGS PROGRAM INC | EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE | PO BOX 95615 PALATINE, IL US | 2022 |
| $10,000 | ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE | 262 DANNY THOMAS PL MEMPHIS, TN US | 2022 |
| $10,000 | HEPHZIBAH CHILDREN'S ASSN | EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE | 1144 LAKE STREET OAK PARK, IL US | 2022 |
| $10,000 | LIFE SPAN | EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE | 701 LEE STREET STE 700 DESPLAINES, IL US | 2023 |
| $10,000 | WINGS PROGRAM INC | EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE | PO BOX 95615 PALATINE, IL US | 2023 |
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| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
PFG
PAUL F GERBOSI
| SOLE TRUSTEE | $30000 | 2022 |
PFG
PAUL F GERBOSI
| SOLE TRUSTEE | $30000 | 2023 |
PFG
PAUL F GERBOSI
| SOLE TRUSTEE | $30000 | 2024 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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