Dowd Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dowd Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 162 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants162
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$108 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 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 | $4.0 million | 169 | $97.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 162 | $108 million |
How to apply
Dowd Foundation Inc 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.
What Dowd Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 123 | $4.2 million |
| Virginia | 14 | $93,750 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 9 | $16,250 |
| Ohio | 2 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Country Day School | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $500,000 |
| UNC Charlotte Foundation | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $500,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation - the Center for Oncology | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $400,000 |
| Carolinas Aviation Museum | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $250,000 |
| CPCC Foundation - Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Careers | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $250,000 |
| CPCC Foundation - Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Careers | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $250,000 |
| Wing Haven | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $250,000 |
| Christ Church Charlotte | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $200,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolians - Hugh McColl Park | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $125,000 |
| The John Crosland School | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $125,000 |
| Carolina Thread Trail | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $100,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $100,000 |
| Hopeway Foundation | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $83,000 |
| Brookstone Schools | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $50,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $50,000 |
| Mint Museum | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $50,000 |
| UNC Alumni Free Speech Alliance | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $50,000 |
| Uplift - Texas Charter School | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $50,000 |
| Queens University | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $35,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $34,000 |
| North Carolina Aquariums | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $34,000 |
| Crittenton of NC Family Services | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $33,333 |
| North Carolina Aquariums | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $33,000 |
| Wingate University | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $30,000 |
| Charlotte 49ERS Athletic Foundation | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Family Housing | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| Dilworth Center | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| Good Fellows Club | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| Good Friends of Charlotte | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| Inreach | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| Kindermourn | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| The Umbrella Center | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Speech & Hearing | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Donor Advised Fund | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $15,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas - Jenner V Foundation | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $15,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $15,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Assist organizations with its needs and goals | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Frank Dowd IV
- E Hooper Hardison Jr
- Roddey Dowd Jr
- Lois Warren
- Roddey Dowd III
- Edward J Wood IV
Questions people ask
Does Dowd Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dowd Foundation Inc give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 162 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dowd Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists W Frank Dowd IV (President/Director), E Hooper Hardison Jr (Vice President/Director), Roddey Dowd Jr (Director) and Lois Warren (Treasurer/Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Dowd Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.