Private Foundation · MI · Corporate Foundations
Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation
Midland, MI · EIN 381437485 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$642.6M
Total Giving
$71.2M
Grants on File
9
Average Grant
$7.9M
Giving Radius
Where Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
The formal grant application can be found on the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation website at www.hhgadowfdn.com. The first step in the two-stage process consists of the submission of a letter of interest (LOI). The second step is by invitation only to organizations with requests that best align with Foundation mission and current grantmaking priorities. Applicants will be asked to include the following information in a proposal: a summary setting forth the nature and potential results of the program for which funding is sought; the total cost of the project, including any endowment for operations; the total amount sought from the Foundation, and over what period of time the grant may be disbursed, as well as any other funding sources being sought for the project; evidence of the organization's tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3); a detailed annual organization budget and audited financial statement for the organization; the names of management and of t…
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
The Foundation does not make grants directly to individuals. The Foundation's charter limits its grants to Michigan organizations. The Foundation cannot legally support: - Organizations that are not eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions per the Internal Revenue Service - Political organizations - Sectarian religious organizations (except those located in the Midland community) - Organizations that practice discrimination by race, sex, creed, age, or national origin The Foundation does not accept preset "formulas for giving" prepared by nonprofit agencies.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Midland, MI | $8.2M | 2020 |
| Midland, MI | $10.2M | 2020 |
| Midland, MI | $6.7M | 2021 |
| Midland, MI | $9.7M | 2021 |
| Midland, MI | $9.1M | 2023 |
| Midland, MI | $10.9M | 2023 |
| Midland, MI | $56K | 2023 |
| Midland, MI | $10.7M | 2022 |
| Midland, MI | $5.7M | 2022 |
9 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $621.2M | $29.5M | $40.9M | $45.1M |
| 2022 | $583.5M | $27.6M | $36.3M | $32.1M |
| 2021 | $651.0M | $26.9M | $54.7M | $46.4M |
| 2020 | $575.6M | $23.9M | $36.8M | $29.5M |
| 2019 | $540.2M | $25.8M | $22.6M | $24.9M |
| 2015 | $471.9M | $21.6M | $31.1M | $32.2M |
| 2014 | $485.1M | $23.6M | $95.8M | $43.3M |
| 2013 | $491.3M | $20.3M | $97.5M | $19.7M |
| 2012 | $406.6M | $19.2M | $18.1M | $23.1M |
| 2011 | $379.1M | $19.0M | $15.7M | $22.7M |
Section VII
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