The Edward M Dowd Foundation
Invitation OnlyMonterey, California · EIN 85-2105615 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
63% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | General support | $4,800,000 |
| Natividad Medical Foundation | Salinas, CA | Music and arts | $77,225 |
| Henrico Police Athletic League | Richmond, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Art program support | $10,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Art program support | $10,000 |
| Douglas County School District | Roseburg, OR | General support | $7,500 |
| Roseburg Rescue Mission Inc | Roseburg, OR | General support | $7,500 |
| Stanford University Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Menlo School Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Collegiate School Fund | Richmond, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampdensydney, VA | Golf team | $5,000 |
| Flower Arts Center Inc | Rochester, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Glenbrook Underground Inc | Carson City, NV | General support | $5,000 |
| Phillips Brooks School | Menlo Park, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Georgetown University Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club | Salinas, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| American Prairie Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General support | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Coun | Newburgh, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Sunbeam Foundation | Mountain View, CA | General support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($48,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,008,325 | 25 |
| 2024 | $3,100,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $140,700 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632649349101108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2105615
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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