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Alden & Vada Dow Fund is a private corporation based in MIDLAND, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1962. It holds total assets of $11M. Annual income is reported at $4.6M. Total assets have grown from $7.8M in 2011 to $10.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Alden & Vada Dow Fund has made 110 grants totaling $2.8M, with a median grant of $24K. Annual giving has grown from $590K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $243K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$71K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Alden & Vada Dow Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 110 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI.
Alden & Vada Dow Fund has distributed a total of $2.8M across 110 grants. The median grant size is $24K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $243K.
Alden & Vada Dow Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Alden & Vada Dow Fund is headquartered in MIDLAND, MI.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lloyd Dow | PRES/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bonnie Kendall Mills | TREASURER/TR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Lorence Dow | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher B Mills | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Dow Carras | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Carras | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$10.7M
Fair Market Value
$15.9M
Net Worth
$10.7M
Grants Paid
$805K
Contributions
$68K
Net Investment Income
$425K
Distribution Amount
$757K
Total: $9.7M
Total Grants
110
Total Giving
$2.8M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$24K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big SistersOPERATING | Midland, MI | $30K | 2022 |
| Greater Midland Community CenterOPERATING | Midland, MI | $125K | 2022 |
| Interlochen Arts AcademyOPERATING | Interlochen, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| ShelterhouseOPERATING | Midland, MI | $30K | 2022 |
| Botanical Garden Society Of Nw MiOPERATING | Traverse City, MI | $30K | 2022 |
| Greater Midland Coleman Family CentOPERATING | Coleman, MI | $30K | 2022 |
| Greater Midland North Family CenterOPERATING | Midland, MI | $30K | 2022 |
| Family & Children'S ServicesOPERATING | Saginaw, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| River House IncOPERATING | Grayling, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Bay Area Women'S CenterOPERATING | Bay City, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation HospitOPERATING | Saginaw, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Arc Of MidlandOPERATING | Midland, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Inland Seas Education AssociationOPERATING | Suttons Bay, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Underground RailroadOPERATING | Saginaw, MI | $20K | 2022 |
| Can Council Great Lakes Bay RegionOPERATING | Saginaw, MI | $20K | 2022 |
| The Legacy CenterOPERATING | Midland, MI | $20K | 2022 |
| Ywca Great Lakes Bay RegionOPERATING | Bay City, MI | $20K | 2022 |
| Arc Of Mid-MichiganOPERATING | Owosso, MI | $17K | 2022 |
| Listening Ear Crisis CenterOPERATING | Mount Pleasant, MI | $14K | 2022 |
| Read Association Of SaginawOPERATING | Saginaw, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| American National Red CrossOPERATING | Midland, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Eagle VillageOPERATING | Hersey, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| King'S Daughters Christmas ClosetOPERATING | Midland, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Rayola IncOPERATING | West Branch, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Glen Arbor Arts CenterOPERATING | Glen Arbor, MI | $10K | 2022 |