Herbert H And Barbara C Dow Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-6058513
Foundation Overview
Based in Frankfort, MI, Herbert H And Barbara C Dow Foundation has awarded 140 grants totaling $6,312,500 to organizations in Arizona, Michigan and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $4,000 to $175,000, with a median award of $30,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 28 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
46% of grants are awarded in Michigan, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Traverse City (29%), Frankfort (20%), Benzonia (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 18% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (48%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Herbert H And Barbara C Dow Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Humane Society | $82,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Vehicle Maintenance And Ultrasound Machine | 2023 |
| Arizona Science Center | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Girls In Stem Program | 2023 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $52,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Woman's Board Project: Ent Skull Base Surgery | 2023 |
| Benzie Area Christian Neighbors | $50,000 | Benzonia, MI, US | Operational Budget For Services | 2023 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | $35,000 | Honor, MI, US | Senior Assistance Operational Funds | 2023 |
| Crystal Lake And Watershed | $5,000 | Beulah, MI, US | Swimmer's Itch Eradication | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center For The Arts | $50,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Equipment And Capital Upgrades | 2023 |
| Family Life Broadcasting System | $20,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Radio And Podcast Ministry | 2023 |
| Focus On The Family | $35,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Raising Highly Capable Kids (Rhck) Program | 2023 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Computer Training Programs | 2023 |
| Friends Of Point Betsie Lighthouse | $50,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Capital Improvement Projects | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Betsie Valley Trail | $15,000 | Beulah, MI, US | Gator Tractor Utility Vehicle | 2023 |
| Grand Traverse Bay Ymca(west) | $75,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Building Campaign-phase Ii | 2023 |
| Grow Benzie | $5,000 | Benzonia, MI, US | Operating Funds For Community Education | 2023 |
| Heritage Foundation | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Tax Policy Education | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $25,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Production Of "The Great Reset" Online Learning Program | 2023 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $40,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Lung Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Hope Womens Center | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Of Phoenix Center, Operational Budget | 2023 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $50,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Funding Of Hhd/bcd Visual Arts Scholarship For Students | 2023 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | $130,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Traverse Heart And Vascular-ultra Sound Machine | 2023 |
| Paradise Valley Community Food Bank | $35,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Backpacks And Food For The Needy | 2023 |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Foundation And Munson Healthcare Foundation | $150,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Pulmonary Function Machine, And Anesthesia Machine | 2023 |
| Sagu (Southwestern Assemblies Of God University) | $50,000 | Waxahachie, TX, US | Student Scholarships And Fca Program | 2023 |
| Search Dog Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Training Of An Emergency Rescue Search Dog | 2023 |
| Tgen Foundation | $70,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Lung Cancer Research At Tgen Center | 2023 |
| Traverse Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | "Music Matters" Program | 2023 |
| Frankfort Area Community Land Trust | $100,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Purchase And Remodel Home For Low Income | 2023 |
| Benzie Blessings In A Backpack | $8,500 | Frankfort, MI, US | Backpacks With Supplies For Needy Children | 2023 |
| Arizona Humane Society | $80,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Truck/fuel | 2022 |
| Arizona Science Center | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Girls In Stem Program | 2022 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $52,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Lewis Headache Center Matching Gift | 2022 |
| Benzie Area Christian Neighbors | $100,000 | Benzonia, MI, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | $25,000 | Honor, MI, US | Senior Assistance Operational Funds. | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Betsie Valley Trail | $50,000 | Beulah, MI, US | Pavement For New Trail, Beulah To Thompsonville. | 2022 |
| Christ Child Society Of Phoenix | $4,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Operational Support For Community In Need | 2022 |
| Crystal Lake And Watershed | $10,000 | Beulah, MI, US | Initiatives That Preserve Crystal Lake Water Quality | 2022 |
| Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center For The Arts | $50,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Endowment Fund/equipment | 2022 |
| Family Life Broadcasting System | $15,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Family Help Programs | 2022 |
| Focus On The Family | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Raising Highly Capable Kids (rhck) Program | 2022 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Computer Literacy And Technology Programs | 2022 |
| Friends Of Point Betsie Lighthouse | $75,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Building Campaign | 2022 |
| Grand Traverse Bay Ymca(west) | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Grow Benzie | $5,000 | Benzonia, MI, US | Operating Supplies | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $25,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Online Education | 2022 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $40,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Lung Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Hope Womens Center | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Computer Education | 2022 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $100,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Visual Arts Scholarships | 2022 |
| Munson Medical Center | $100,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Stroke Center | 2022 |
| Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Backpack Program | 2022 |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Foundation | $175,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Radiology Equipment | 2022 |
| Sagu (southwestern Assemblies Of God University) | $50,000 | Waxahachie, TX, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Search Dog Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Training | 2022 |
| Tgen Foundation | $75,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Lung Cancer Research At Tgen Center | 2022 |
| Traverse City Curling Club | $150,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Ice Equipment | 2022 |
| Traverse Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Music Matters Program. | 2022 |
| Arizona Humane Society | $80,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Truck/fuel | 2022 |
| Arizona Science Center | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Girls In Stem Program | 2022 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $52,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Lewis Headache Center Matching Gift | 2022 |
| Benzie Area Christian Neighbors | $100,000 | Benzonia, MI, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | $25,000 | Honor, MI, US | Senior Assistance Operational Funds. | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Betsie Valley Trail | $50,000 | Beulah, MI, US | Pavement For New Trail, Beulah To Thompsonville. | 2022 |
| Christ Child Society Of Phoenix | $4,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Operational Support For Community In Need | 2022 |
| Crystal Lake And Watershed | $10,000 | Beulah, MI, US | Initiatives That Preserve Crystal Lake Water Quality | 2022 |
| Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center For The Arts | $50,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Endowment Fund/equipment | 2022 |
| Family Life Broadcasting System | $15,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Family Help Programs | 2022 |
| Focus On The Family | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Raising Highly Capable Kids (Rhck) Program | 2022 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Computer Literacy And Technology Programs | 2022 |
| Friends Of Point Betsie Lighthouse | $75,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Building Campaign | 2022 |
| Grand Traverse Bay Ymca(west) | $50,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| Grow Benzie | $5,000 | Benzonia, MI, US | Operating Supplies | 2022 |
| Heritage Foundation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $25,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Online Education | 2022 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $40,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Lung Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Hope Womens Center | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Computer Education | 2022 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $100,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Visual Arts Scholarships | 2022 |
| Munson Medical Center | $100,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Stroke Center | 2022 |
| Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Backpack Program | 2022 |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Foundation | $175,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Radiology Equipment | 2022 |
| Sagu (Southwestern Assemblies Of God University) | $50,000 | Waxahachie, TX, US | Student Scholarships | 2022 |
| Search Dog Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Training | 2022 |
| Tgen Foundation | $75,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Lung Cancer Research At Tgen Center | 2022 |
| Traverse City Curling Club | $150,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Ice Equipment | 2022 |
| Traverse Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Music Matters Program. | 2022 |
| Arizona Humane Society | $80,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Naming Opportunity For Critical Adoption Center; Field Department/eamt Program | 2021 |
| Arizona Science Center | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Girls In Stem Program | 2021 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $40,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Maintenance And Support Of Stroke Vehicle | 2021 |
| Benzie Area Christian Neighbors | $100,000 | Benzonia, MI, US | New Building Campaign | 2021 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | $25,000 | Honor, MI, US | Senior Assistance Operational Funds. | 2021 |
| Christ Child Society Of Phoenix | $4,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Operational Support For Community In Need | 2021 |
| Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center For The Arts | $25,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Expand Children Learning Experiences;upgrade Technology;moasic Program | 2021 |
| Family Life Broadcasting System | $15,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Radio And Podcast Ministry | 2021 |
| Focus On The Family | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Raising Highly Capable Kids (rhck) Program | 2021 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Computer Literacy And Technology Programs | 2021 |
| Friends Of Point Betsie Lighthouse | $35,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Special Events Venue(tent, Fence, Tables Chairs);technology Laptop, Ipads | 2021 |
| Grow Benzie | $5,000 | Benzonia, MI, US | Operating Funds For Community Education | 2021 |
| Heritage Foundation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Tax Policy And Multi-media Campaigns | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $50,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Production Of Arthur Laffer Online Learning Program | 2021 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $40,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Lung Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Hope Womens Center | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Of Phoenix Center | 2021 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $100,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Funding Of Hhd/bcd Visual Arts Scholarship For Students | 2021 |
| Nra Foundation | $25,000 | Raton, NM, US | Youth Education And Training Program | 2021 |
| Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Backpacks For The Needy Peeps. | 2021 |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Foundation | $170,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital-surgical Services;munson Stroke Center | 2021 |
| Sagu (southwestern Assemblies Of God University) | $30,000 | Waxahachie, TX, US | Student Scholarships | 2021 |
| Search Dog Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Training On One Emergency Rescue Search Dog | 2021 |
| Tgen Foundation | $60,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Lung Cancer Research At Tgen Center | 2021 |
| Traverse City Curling Club | $130,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Final Purchase Of Rocks; Building Campaign | 2021 |
| Usa Shooting Team Foundation | $15,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Athlete Endowment Program | 2021 |
| Grand Trtaverse Bay Ymca(west) | $30,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | After School Youth Development Program | 2021 |
| Arizona Humane Society | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital | 2020 |
| Arizona Science Center | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Connect Educate Platform | 2020 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Stroke Program | 2020 |
| Benzie Area Christian Neighbors | $100,000 | Benzonia, MI, US | Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Benzie Senior Resources | $25,000 | Honor, MI, US | Program Funding For Home Health Care, Nutrition & Health Safety For Seniors | 2020 |
| Benzie Shores Library | $75,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Capital Campaign & Building Project | 2020 |
| Christ Child Society Of Phoenix | $4,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support For At Risk Children | 2020 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational Support | 2020 |
| Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center For The Arts | $20,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Endowment Fund/reimburse Reserve Account | 2020 |
| Family Life Communications | $15,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For The Network And Non-commercial Radio | 2020 |
| Focus On The Family | $25,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Radio Program Funding | 2020 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Educational Support For Women In Az | 2020 |
| Friends Of Point Betsie Lighthouse | $30,000 | Frankfort, MI, US | Shoreline Protection System Repairs | 2020 |
| Grow Benzie | $5,000 | Benzonia, MI, US | Program Funding For Community Farm Co-op | 2020 |
| Harp (honor Area Restoration Project) | $50,000 | Honor, MI, US | Restoration Project | 2020 |
| Heritage Foundation | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Reclaim America Campaign | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $50,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Online Constitution Class, Barney Classical Charter School Charter Endowment | 2020 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $40,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Honor Health Research Institute-cancer Research | 2020 |
| Hope Womens Center | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Program Support For Vulnerable Women & Teens | 2020 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $75,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | New Music, Complex Naming | 2020 |
| Nra Foundation | $25,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Nra Sports Experiences Education | 2020 |
| Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank | $30,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Backpack Program | 2020 |
| Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Foundation | $145,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Equipment And Tech Needs At Poh | 2020 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Art Education | 2020 |
| Sagu (southwestern Assemblies Of God University) | $20,000 | Waxahachie, TX, US | Scholarship Funding | 2020 |
| Search Dog Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Training One Canine Disaster Search And Rescue Team | 2020 |
| Tgen Foundation | $60,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Lung Cancer Research | 2020 |
| Traverse City Curling Club | $30,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Support Community's Curling Sport | 2020 |
| United Way Of Midland County | $50,000 | Midland, MI, US | Support The Organization To Improve People's Lives | 2020 |
| Usa Shooting Team Foundation | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Athlete Endowment Program | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-6058513 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 393 Frankfort, MI 49635-0393 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Herbert H And Barbara C Dow Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/trustee | Willard H Dow Ii |
|---|---|
| Vp/sec/treasurer/trustee | Pamela D Collie |
| Trustee | Margo Praytor |
Forms 990-PF
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