The Anne R Dow Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 56-2298345 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$81K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,033 and $4,750.
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
84% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodian Children's Fund | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $16,269 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $12,000 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $8,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $7,000 |
| Community Partners (For Hrdag) | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $4,750 |
| American Friends Service Development | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $4,067 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $4,067 |
| School for Life Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $4,067 |
| Npr | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $4,000 |
| Tin Mountain Conservation Center | Albany, NH | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Earth | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $2,457 |
| Ma Ka Hana Ka 'Ike Building Program | Hana, HI | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $2,034 |
| Ploughshares Fund | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $2,034 |
| Voteorg | Hyattsville, MD | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $2,034 |
| One Acre Fund | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $2,033 |
| Upper Saco Valley Land Trust | Conway, NH | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $1,500 |
| American Alliance of Museums | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $1,017 |
| American Library Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $1,017 |
| Cambridge Community Chorus | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted support of organization's purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,346 | 19 |
| 2024 | $78,608 | 18 |
| 2023 | $84,567 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640999349100319
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2298345
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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