Dowd Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBig Sky, Montana · EIN 38-7066627 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$27,500
Total assets$12.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Ice Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Support | $525,000 |
| Chase Animal Rescue Sanctuary | Webster, FL | Support | $300,000 |
| Eagle Mount Bozeman | Bozeman, MT | Support | $50,000 |
| Village of Birchwood Wi | Birchwood, WI | Support | $50,000 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Support | $27,500 |
| Miracle League of Northampton | Easton, PA | Support | $25,000 |
| Spanish Peaks Community Foundation | Big Sky, MT | Support | $25,000 |
| The Billy Poole Foundation | Anaconda, MT | Support | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,013,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $492,680 | 10 |
| 2023 | $520,150 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349100347
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-7066627
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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