Downing-Nix Trust
Overview
Mission
To provide grants to qualified organizations that conduct one or more of the following activities: performs research in the field of muscular dystrophy; maintains a ward in some Atlanta, GA hospital for the treatment of muscular dystrophy; provides scholarships to students for education in the field of veterinary medicine; and/or maintains shelters and homes for small animals.
Annual application deadlines
April 15
Program areas
Education
Environment, animals
Health
States served
All
Types of support
Program support
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Downing-Nix Trust provides grants to organizations that conduct one or more of the following activities: performs research in the field of muscular dystrophy; maintains a ward in some Atlanta, GA hospital for the treatment of muscular dystrophy; provides scholarships to students for education in the field of veterinary medicine; and/or maintains shelters and homes for small animals.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt governmental units or charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Salaries
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests for the following:
- Hospitals in Atlanta, GA that treat muscular dystrophy
- Schools of veterinary medicine located within an accredited college or university that will use grant funds to provide student scholarships
Average giving
Average grant size: $6,000-$12,000
Average number of grants per year: 3-4
Average total giving per year: $25,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by April 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated within 3 months of the application deadline for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Downing-Nix Trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Georgia S. Downing.
Mission
To provide grants to qualified organizations that conduct one or more of the following activities: performs research in the field of muscular dystrophy; maintains a ward in some Atlanta, GA hospital for the treatment of muscular dystrophy; provides scholarships to students for education in the field of veterinary medicine; and/or maintains shelters and homes for small animals.
Annual application deadlines
April 15
Program areas
Education
Environment, animals
Health
States served
All
Types of support
Program support
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Downing-Nix Trust provides grants to organizations that conduct one or more of the following activities: performs research in the field of muscular dystrophy; maintains a ward in some Atlanta, GA hospital for the treatment of muscular dystrophy; provides scholarships to students for education in the field of veterinary medicine; and/or maintains shelters and homes for small animals.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt governmental units or charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
- Salaries
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests for the following:
- Hospitals in Atlanta, GA that treat muscular dystrophy
- Schools of veterinary medicine located within an accredited college or university that will use grant funds to provide student scholarships
Average giving
Average grant size: $6,000-$12,000
Average number of grants per year: 3-4
Average total giving per year: $25,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by April 15 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated within 3 months of the application deadline for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Downing-Nix Trust was established under the Last Will and Testament of Georgia S. Downing.
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