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Dowd Fam Foundation is a private trust based in BIG SKY, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $8.3M. Annual income is reported at $4.3M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2012 to $6.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Montana, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Dowd Fam Foundation has made 58 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $202K in 2021 to $520K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $577K distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $445K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, Florida, Michigan, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$140
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$85K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dowd Fam Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, FL, MI.
Dowd Fam Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 58 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $445K.
Dowd Fam Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Dowd Fam Foundation is headquartered in BIG SKY, MT. While based in MT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian E Dowd | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diane L Dowd | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$551K
Total Assets
$6.2M
Fair Market Value
$8.2M
Net Worth
$6.2M
Grants Paid
$520K
Contributions
$461K
Net Investment Income
$459K
Distribution Amount
$362K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Animal Rescue SanctuarySUPPORT | Webster, FL | $445K | 2023 |
| Spanish Peaks Community FoundationSUPPORT | Big Sky, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Eagle Mount BozemanSUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Big Sky School District PtoSUPPORT | Gallatin Gateway, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Big Sky Community LibrarySUPPORT | Gallatin Gateway, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Birchwood Four Corners Emergency Service DistrictSUPPORT | Birchwood, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationSUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Big Sky Community OrganizationSUPPORT | Big Sky, MT | $110K | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Club Community FoundationSUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $25K | 2022 |
| Saginaw Community FoundationSUPPORT | Saginaw, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Samuel Cozen FundSUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Big Sky BraverySUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| The Billy Poole FoundationSUPPORT | Anaconda, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| Team Gleason FoundationSUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $10K | 2022 |
| Miracle League Of NorthamptonSUPPORT | Easton, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Big Sky Community Food BankSUPPORT | Gallatin Gateway, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| Glen Ellyn Foord BankSUPPORT | Glen Ellyn, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Green BaySUPPORT | Green Bay, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Miracle League Of JolietSUPPORT | Joliet, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Big Sky CountrySUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $3K | 2022 |
| Pink Heals Joliet Area ChapterSUPPORT | Channahon, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Big Sky School District Pie AuctionSUPPORT | Gallatin Gateway, MT | $200 | 2022 |
| Big Sky Skating And Hockey AssociationSUPPORT | Big Sky, MT | $20K | 2021 |
| Southwest Michigan Mountain Biking AssociationSUPPORT | Oshtemo, MI | $18K | 2021 |
| Asbergerautism NetworkSUPPORT | Watertown, MA | $10K | 2021 |