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Dow Company Foundation

Bay City, Michigan  ·  EIN 382314603  ·  Private foundation

Dow Company Foundation is a private foundation based in Bay City, Michigan. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $18.3M in grants paid and $80.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 654 individual grants from this funder — $80.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$18.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$80.2M
Total assets
654
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dow Company Foundation funds

Dow Company Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, k-12 education.

EducationK-12 Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dow Company Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Vendor Report Attached to Return
Education - K-12, Higher education, community wellbeing
Bay City, MI$18.3M2020
Greater Midland Community
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Midland, MI$3.2M2023
Greater Midland Community
Community Wellbeing
Midland, MI$3.2M2022
Charities Aid Foundation
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Alexandria, VA$2.4M2024
Midland Center for the Arts
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Midland, MI$2.2M2024
Midland Center for the Arts
Community Wellbeing
Midland, MI$2.2M2022
Midland Center for the Arts
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Midland, MI$2.2M2023
Greater Midland Community
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Midland, MI$2.2M2024
Charities Aid Foundation
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Alexandria, VA$2.0M2023
California Institute of Techno
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Pasadena, CA$2.0M2023
California Institute of Techno
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Pasadena, CA$2.0M2024
Charities Aid Foundation
Community Wellbeing
Alexandria, VA$1.9M2022
Regents of the University
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Ann Arbor, MI$1.6M2024
The Tides Center
Community Wellbeing
San Francisco, CA$1.5M2022
Oneten Coalition Inc
COMMUNITY WELLBEING
Montclair, NJ$1.5M2023

Dow Company Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$18.3M
2022$21.4M
2023$21.0M
2024$19.6M

How to apply for funding from Dow Company Foundation

Dow Company Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Dow Company Foundation

Does Dow Company Foundation accept grant applications?
Dow Company Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Dow Company Foundation fund?
Dow Company Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include See Vendor Report Attached to Return, Greater Midland Community, Greater Midland Community. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dow Company Foundation give in grants?
Dow Company Foundation reported $18.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $80.3M over 654 grants.
Where is Dow Company Foundation located?
Dow Company Foundation is based in Bay City, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382314603.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dow Company Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dow Company Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.