Herbert H and Barbara C Dow Foundation
Invitation OnlyFrankfort, Michigan · EIN 38-6058513 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$34.3M
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
42% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Foundation and Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Siemens multix impact c x-ray unit | $175,000 |
| Grand Traverse Bay Ymca(West) | Traverse City, MI | Building campaign-phase II | $150,000 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Munson orthopedic: surgical equipment | $150,000 |
| Frankfort Airport | Frankfort, MI | To remove obstructions in runaway approach areas | $85,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Tax policy research and education efforts | $75,000 |
| Tgen Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Lung cancer research at tgen center | $70,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Woman's board project: ivy brain tumor center w/dr. nader sinai | $60,000 |
| Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra Inc | Frankfort, MI | Establish youth strings program in benzie county | $50,000 |
| Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts | Frankfort, MI | Equipment and capital upgrades | $50,000 |
| Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse | Frankfort, MI | Capital improvement projects and lighthouse grant assistance | $50,000 |
| Housing Trust of Benzie | Frankfort, MI | Low cost housing for the local area. | $50,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Funding of hhd/bcd visual arts scholarship for students | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony | West Palm Beach, FL | Tv production of "britten's variations" for all age groups | $50,000 |
| Benzie Area Christian Neighbors | Benzonia, MI | Operational budget for services and food pantry | $40,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Lung cancer research | $40,000 |
| Paradise Valley Community Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | "Weekend food4kids" program | $40,000 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | Honor, MI | Senior assistance operational funds | $35,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | Raising highly capable kids (rhck) program | $35,000 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Success coaching program. | $35,000 |
| Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail | Beulah, MI | Betsie trail surface improvements | $30,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society | Phoenix, AZ | General funds, medical supplies for animals | $25,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Production of online learning program: "revolutionary america" | $25,000 |
| Benzie Blessings in a Backpack | Frankfort, MI | Backpacks with food and supplies for needy children | $20,000 |
| Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | Training of two emergency search K-9'S | $20,000 |
| Arizona Science Center | Phoenix, AZ | Girls in STEM program | $15,000 |
| Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project | Thompsonville, MI | Support trailhead revitalization constructions | $15,000 |
| Straight Up Ministry Inc | The Colony, TX | Biblical education | $10,000 |
| Crystal Lake and Watershed | Beulah, MI | Initiatives that preserve crystal lake water quality | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,456,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $1,246,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,272,500 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349104147
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6058513
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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