The Dowd Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlenview, Illinois · EIN 36-4237813 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2,160
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$100
Total assets$49K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40 and $655.
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.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father Michael Oswalt | Dixon, IL | General operating support | $1,100 |
| St Pius V Shrine | Hawthorn Woods, IL | Unrestricted | $655 |
| Heartbeat International | Columbus, OH | General operating support | $250 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General operating support | $100 |
| Father Neville Montonero | Lake Zurich, IL | General operating support | $40 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Cincinnati, OH | General operating support | $15 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,160 | 6 |
| 2024 | $1,455 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1,255 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601209349100740
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4237813
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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