The Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.9 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7.0 million and the largest $8.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.9 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$7.0 million
- Largest grant$8.4 million
- Assets$643 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $23.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23.5 million | 3 | $621 million |
| 2024 | $12.9 million | 2 | $643 million |
How to apply
The Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation 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
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | $14.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached | Various | $8.4 million |
| See Attached | Various | $5.6 million |
Officers and trustees
- Ruth A Doan
- Michael Lloyd Doan
- Willard Mott
- Diane Dow Hullet
- Stephen Carras
- James Fitterling
- Alden Lee Hanson
- Bonnie Buchanan Matheson
- Suzanna McCuan
- Lilla Ym Ohrstrom
- Sarah Opperman
- Stephanie Scheets
- Macauley Whiting Jr
- Jenee Velasquez
- Francine Padgett
Questions people ask
Does The Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation give?
$12.9 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7.0 million.
Who runs The Herbert H & Grace A Dow Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ruth A Doan (President), Michael Lloyd Doan (Vice Preside), Willard Mott (Treasurer) and Diane Dow Hullet (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.