Alden and Vada Dow Fund
Preselected recipients only
Alden and Vada Dow Fund is a private foundation in Midland, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $770,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $21,500 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$770,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$21,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$18.4 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $740,000 the year before.
63% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $805,334 | 33 | $15.9 million |
| 2024 | $740,000 | 22 | $16.9 million |
| 2025 | $770,000 | 38 | $18.4 million |
How to apply
Alden and Vada Dow Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Alden and Vada Dow Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 38 | $770,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interlochen Arts Academy | Operating | $45,000 |
| Family and Children's Services | Operating | $36,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of MI | Operating | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region | Operating | $30,000 |
| CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region | Operating | $30,000 |
| West Midland Family Center | Operating | $30,000 |
| MyMichigan Health Foundation | Operating | $30,000 |
| Greater Midland Coleman Family Center | Operating | $28,000 |
| Greater Midland North Family Center | Operating | $28,000 |
| Shelterhouse - Council of Domestic Violence | Operating | $28,000 |
| Child & Family Services of Saginaw | Operating | $27,000 |
| The Legacy Center | Operating | $26,000 |
| The ARC of Midland County | Operating | $25,000 |
| The Little Forks Conservancy | Operating | $25,000 |
| Bay Area Women's Center | Operating | $23,000 |
| River House Inc | Operating | $23,000 |
| Grace | Operating | $23,000 |
| Inland Seas Education Association | Operating | $22,000 |
| Underground Railroad | Operating | $22,000 |
| Northern Michigan Assessment Center | Operating | $21,000 |
| Hidden Harvest | Operating | $20,000 |
| Raven Hill Discovery Center | Operating | $20,000 |
| Chippewa Nature Center | Operating | $18,000 |
| The Rock Center for Youth Development | Operating | $16,000 |
| Great Lakes Discovery Ctr & Pier | Operating | $15,000 |
| Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee | Operating | $15,000 |
| The ARC of Shiawassee | Operating | $15,000 |
| Studio 23The Arts Center | Operating | $14,000 |
| Alden and Vada Dow Creativity Foundation | Operating | $12,700 |
| Muskegon Community College Foundation | Operating | $10,000 |
| New Dimensions | Operating | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Operating | $10,000 |
| Iosco County Coats for Kids | Operating | $8,000 |
| Rayola Inc | Operating | $8,000 |
| Japanese Cultural Center | Operating | $7,000 |
| Teenage Musicals | Operating | $6,000 |
| Imagination Library | Operating | $5,000 |
| Chemical City Band | Operating | $3,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Lloyd Dow
- Bonnie Kendall Mills
- Michael Lorence Dow
- Christopher B Mills
- Barbara Dow Carras
- John Carras
Questions people ask
Does Alden and Vada Dow Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alden and Vada Dow Fund give?
$770,000 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $21,500.
Who runs Alden and Vada Dow Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Lloyd Dow (Trustee), Bonnie Kendall Mills (Treasurer/Trustee), Michael Lorence Dow (President/Trustee) and Christopher B Mills (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Alden and Vada Dow Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.