Alden and Vada Dow Fund
Invitation OnlyMidland, Michigan · EIN 38-6058512 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$770K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$21,000
Total assets$18.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,700 and $28,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlochen Arts Academy | Interlochen, MI | Operating | $45,000 |
| Family and Children's Services | Saginaw, MI | Operating | $36,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of MI | Ann Arbor, MI | Operating | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region | Midland, MI | Operating | $30,000 |
| CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region | Saginaw, MI | Operating | $30,000 |
| West Midland Family Center | Shepherd, MI | Operating | $30,000 |
| MyMichigan Health Foundation | Midland, MI | Operating | $30,000 |
| Greater Midland Coleman Family Center | Coleman, MI | Operating | $28,000 |
| Greater Midland North Family Center | Midland, MI | Operating | $28,000 |
| Shelterhouse - Council of Domestic Violence | Midland, MI | Operating | $28,000 |
| Child & Family Services of Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | Operating | $27,000 |
| The Legacy Center | Midland, MI | Operating | $26,000 |
| The ARC of Midland County | Midland, MI | Operating | $25,000 |
| The Little Forks Conservancy | Midland, MI | Operating | $25,000 |
| Bay Area Women's Center | Bay City, MI | Operating | $23,000 |
| River House Inc | Grayling, MI | Operating | $23,000 |
| Grace | Grayling, MI | Operating | $23,000 |
| Inland Seas Education Association | Suttons Bay, MI | Operating | $22,000 |
| Underground Railroad | Saginaw, MI | Operating | $22,000 |
| Northern Michigan Assessment Center | Roscommon, MI | Operating | $21,000 |
| Hidden Harvest | Saginaw, MI | Operating | $20,000 |
| Raven Hill Discovery Center | East Jordan, MI | Operating | $20,000 |
| Chippewa Nature Center | Midland, MI | Operating | $18,000 |
| The Rock Center for Youth Development | Midland, MI | Operating | $16,000 |
| Great Lakes Discovery Ctr & Pier | Traverse City, MI | Operating | $15,000 |
| Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee | Owosso, MI | Operating | $15,000 |
| The ARC of Shiawassee | Owosso, MI | Operating | $15,000 |
| Studio 23The Arts Center | Bay City, MI | Operating | $14,000 |
| Alden and Vada Dow Creativity Foundation | Midland, MI | Operating | $12,700 |
| Muskegon Community College Foundation | Muskegon, MI | Operating | $10,000 |
| New Dimensions | Essexville, MI | Operating | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Midland, MI | Operating | $10,000 |
| Iosco County Coats for Kids | Tawas City, MI | Operating | $8,000 |
| Rayola Inc | West Branch, MI | Operating | $8,000 |
| Japanese Cultural Center | Saginaw, MI | Operating | $7,000 |
| Teenage Musicals | Midland, MI | Operating | $6,000 |
| Imagination Library | Midland, MI | Operating | $5,000 |
| Chemical City Band | Midland, MI | Operating | $3,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $770,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $740,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $805,334 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600979349100535
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6058512
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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