Dow Company Foundation
Accepts applications
Dow Company Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $19.5 million in 221 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$19.5 million
- Number of grants221
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$250 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $21.0 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21.0 million | 208 | $237 million |
| 2024 | $19.5 million | 221 | $250 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bob Plishka The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI 48674 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 638-7251 |
What Dow Company Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 29 | $10.6 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $2.4 million |
| California | 3 | $2.2 million |
| Texas | 53 | $1.1 million |
| Louisiana | 27 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 3 | $655,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $320,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $252,000 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $110,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation | Community wellbeing | $2.4 million |
| Midland Center for the Arts | Community wellbeing | $2.3 million |
| Greater Midland Community | Community wellbeing | $2.2 million |
| California Institute of Techno | Community wellbeing | $2.0 million |
| Regents of the University | Community wellbeing | $1.6 million |
| Mymichigan Health Foundation | Community wellbeing | $1.3 million |
| Midland Area Community | Community wellbeing | $958,000 |
| United Way of Midland County | Community wellbeing | $600,000 |
| For Inspiration and Recognitio | Community wellbeing | $500,000 |
| Teach for All Inc | Community wellbeing | $400,000 |
| Templearts | Community wellbeing | $300,000 |
| Catalyst Inc | Community wellbeing | $250,000 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation | Community wellbeing | $215,000 |
| Louisiana Foundation for | Community wellbeing | $204,200 |
| United Way of Brazoria County | Community wellbeing | $200,000 |
| Congressional Black Caucus | Community wellbeing | $200,000 |
| Michigan Health Improvement | Community wellbeing | $200,000 |
| Parish of St Charles | Community wellbeing | $162,000 |
| Capital Area United Way | Community wellbeing | $150,000 |
| Great Lakes Bay Foundation | Community wellbeing | $150,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Community wellbeing | $136,000 |
| Midland Business Alliance | Community wellbeing | $120,000 |
| United Way of Bay County | Community wellbeing | $110,000 |
| United Way of Saginaw County | Community wellbeing | $110,000 |
| Prairie View A&m Foundation | Community wellbeing | $110,000 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical | Community wellbeing | $110,000 |
| Howard University | Community wellbeing | $110,000 |
| The Foundation for | Community wellbeing | $110,000 |
| Brazosport Isd | Community wellbeing | $100,140 |
| Brazosport Cares Inc | Community wellbeing | $100,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Community wellbeing | $100,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State | Community wellbeing | $85,000 |
| United Way of Orange County | Community wellbeing | $70,000 |
| Southern University System | Community wellbeing | $52,800 |
| Society of Hispanic | Community wellbeing | $50,000 |
| St Charles Parish | Community wellbeing | $48,000 |
| City of Freeport | Community wellbeing | $45,000 |
| City of Orange | Community wellbeing | $45,000 |
| Nelda C and H J Lutcher | Community wellbeing | $41,000 |
| United Way of St Charles | Community wellbeing | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Bentley
- Karen Carter
- Don Sheets
- A Sreeram
- Kristen Bovid
- Matt Metcalf
- Bob Plishka
- Gideon Oshin
- Andre Argenton
- Marco Ten Bruggencate
- Lisa Bryant
- Matias Campodonico
- Jeff Tate
- Gus Makris
- Puay Koon Chia
Questions people ask
Does Dow Company Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dow Company Foundation give?
$19.5 million in tax year 2024, across 221 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dow Company Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Bentley (Director), Karen Carter (Director), Don Sheets (Director) and A Sreeram (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Dow Company Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.