Down for a Cure Inc concentrates its giving on organizations that support people with developmental and genetic disabilities and disability sports, with an emphasis on disease-specific nonprofits (notably cystic fibrosis) and services for Down syndrome. Grants are philanthropic donations rather than program-restricted awards, and recipients span local/regional U.S. affiliates and selective international disability causes. The foundation appears mission-focused on improving quality of life and support services for people with disabilities and related medical conditions.
Down for a Cure Inc’s largest recent grant went to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: $59,790 in 2025. That single award sets the tone for a funder that directs most of its giving toward disability-related medical and support organizations, especially groups serving people with cystic fibrosis and people with Down syndrome. The foundation’s recent grants also show direct support for community-based services, with $25,000 to Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome and $10,000 to Zoe's Toolbox in Houston. Its giving profile is narrow rather than broad. The grant list centers on disease-specific nonprofits, disability services, and inclusion-oriented organizations, including a $20,000 donation to Special Olympics India and another $20,000 donation to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gulf Coast. The pattern suggests a donor that favors organizations tied to a defined mission: improving quality of life for people with developmental and genetic disabilities, along with related family and caregiver support. The foundation is a public charity and does not fund individuals.
In cystic fibrosis support, Down for a Cure Inc gave $59,790 to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for a donation, and another $20,000 to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gulf Coast for a donation. That makes cystic fibrosis the clearest recurring theme in the recent grant list. Down syndrome work is another major lane. The foundation awarded $25,000 to Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome, pointing to support for advocacy and services connected to that community. Its disability-inclusion giving also extends beyond condition-specific groups. A $20,000 donation to Special Olympics India shows support for disability sports, while $10,000 to Zoe's Toolbox reflects funding for a direct-service provider serving children with developmental disabilities.
Down for a Cure Inc gave $134,790 in annual grants and held $177,022 in total assets in the latest 990 year on file. The recent grant list is top-heavy: one award was $59,790, followed by $25,000, two grants at $20,000, and a $10,000 grant. That indicates a mix of larger anchor gifts and smaller supplemental donations. The pattern in the available data is concentrated in 2025, so repeat-year recipient history cannot be established from this file alone. The foundation is a public charity, does not fund individuals, and the listed awards are donations rather than program-restricted grants.
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Concentrated, small portfolio approach: few (5) moderately sized donations totaling ~$135k, heavy weighting to health/disability causes (85% NTEE G). Mix of repeat/related grantees (multiple cystic fibrosis recipients) and one-off gifts to regional, national, and international disability organizations.
Notable grantees: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — Gulf Coast (regional affiliate), Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome, Special Olympics India, Zoe's Toolbox
All recent grants in the file went to U.S. recipients, with 5 grants and 100.0% in the United States. Recipient cities include Bethesda, MD; Aurora, CO; Houston, TX; and Indianapolis, IN. The Texas recipient count is not reflected in the provided percentage field, which shows 0% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. The geographic footprint is therefore national rather than local to the Montgomery, TX headquarters, with support landing in multiple states and one organization that operates from Indianapolis.
The foundation supports organizations tied to cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, disability sports and inclusion, and direct services for children with developmental disabilities. Recent grants include awards to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome, Special Olympics India, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gulf Coast, and Zoe's Toolbox.
The recent grants cluster around larger donations rather than very small awards. In the top five listed grants, amounts were $59,790, $25,000, $20,000, $20,000, and $10,000. That places the median of those five grants at $20,000.
No. The recent grants went to recipients in Maryland, Colorado, Indiana, and Texas, and the file shows 100.0% of grants in the United States. The data also lists 0% of grants to recipients in the HQ state of Texas.
No. The foundation’s profile indicates it does not fund individuals. The recent awards are donations to organizations rather than individual assistance.
Recent grantees include Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Bethesda, Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome in Aurora, Special Olympics India in Indianapolis, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gulf Coast in Houston, and Zoe's Toolbox in Houston.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | $59,790 | 2025 | Donation |
| Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome | Aurora, CO | $25,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Cyctic Fibrosis Foundation Gulf Coast | Houston, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Special Olympics India | Indianapolis, IN | $20,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Zoe's Toolbox | Houston, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome | Aurora, CO | $15,000 | 2024 | Donation |
| Zoe's Toolbox | Houston, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | Donation |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | $6,500 | 2024 | Donation |
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome
$25,000Donation
Zoe's Toolbox
$10,000Donation
Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome
$15,000Donation
Zoe's Toolbox
$10,000Donation