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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 36-6071665

Thomas W Dower Foundation

A private foundation in Kenilworth, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 72 grants and $429,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Apr 30, 2026), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Attention Eileen Madigan
PO Box 416
Kenilworth, IL 60043
(847) 256-0600
Form and materials
Written request mailed
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

9 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $429,000

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $12,326,604

  • Tax year 2024

    $393,000

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $10,906,264

  • Tax year 2023

    $378,000

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $10,526,307

  • Tax year 2022

    $434,700

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $9,345,424

  • Tax year 2021

    $321,500

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $9,794,860

  • Tax year 2020

    $345,000

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $10,528,791

  • Tax year 2019

    $345,750

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $8,002,357

  • Tax year 2018

    $345,000

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $8,394,889

  • Tax year 2017

    $333,000

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $7,794,065

Grants paid in 2025

72 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Steppenwolf Theater CompanyChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $25,000
  2. St Coletta of WisconsinJefferson, WI

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $24,000
  3. De Lasalle InstituteChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $20,000
  4. St Rita High SchoolChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $20,000
  5. Lutheran Social Services of IllinoisDes Plaines, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $15,000
  6. Midwest AugustiniansChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $15,000
  7. St Malachy SchoolChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $15,000
  8. Univversity of St Mary of the Lake SeminaryMundelein, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $15,000
  9. Irish Georgian SocietyChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $12,500
  10. Anderson Ranch Art CenterSnowmass Village, CO

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $12,000
  11. RaviniaHighland Park, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $10,000
  12. St Peter's ChurchChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $10,000
  13. Trilogy IncChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $9,000
  14. Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $7,500
  15. Ox Bow School of Art InstituteSaugatuck, MI

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $7,500
  16. Brain Research FoundationChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $7,000
  17. Little Sisters of the PoorPalatine, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $7,000
  18. St Patrick's ResidenceNaperville, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $7,000
  19. EsperanzaChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $6,500
  20. Pastoral Support ServicesNorthlake, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $6,500
  21. Erie Neighborhood HouseChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $6,000
  22. Semper Fi American FundOceanside, CA

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $6,000
  23. St John Paul II Newman CenterChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $6,000
  24. Baumer Hall at University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  25. Bridgeport Catholic AcademyChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  26. Brother Rice High SchoolOak Brook, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  27. Capuchin FriarsPittsburgh, PA

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  28. Career Transition CenterChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  29. Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  30. Chicagoland Prison OutreachSouth Holland, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  31. Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  32. Illinois Club for Catholic WomenChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  33. John's Island FoundationIndn Riv SHRS, FL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  34. Notre Dame Law SchoolNotre Dame, IN

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  35. Piven Theater WorkshopEvanston, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  36. Salute IncPalatine, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  37. St SymphorosaChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  38. AllendaleLake Villa, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recioient organization

    $5,000
  39. JL Community Service LeagueVero Beach, FL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $5,000
  40. Christian BrothersBurr Ridge, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $4,000
  41. Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $4,000
  42. Piarist FathersOak Park, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $4,000
  43. Safer FoundationChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $4,000
  44. Sisters of St Francis of AposteCrown Point, IN

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $4,000
  45. St Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, IN

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $4,000
  46. Deborah's PlaceChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $3,500
  47. Chicago Humanities FestivalChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $3,000
  48. Dominican SistersChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $3,000
  49. Bellarmine HallChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  50. College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  51. Fenwick High SchoolOak Park, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  52. Midwest Veterans ClosetNorth Chicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  53. Old St Patrick's ChurchChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  54. St Philip Neri SchoolChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  55. Star CommunityHagerstown, MD

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  56. UT Austin School of BusinessAustin, TX

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  57. Club of HeartsChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  58. Wayzata Garden ClubWayzata, MN

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  59. University of TexasAustin, TX

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,500
  60. Aspen Music FestivalAspen, CO

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,000
  61. Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,000
  62. Glenwood AcademyGlenwood, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,000
  63. ThresholdsChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $2,000
  64. Friends of the ParksChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $1,500
  65. Landmark IllinoisChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $1,500
  66. St Philip Neri Catholic ChurchChicago, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $1,500
  67. Children's Theater of WinnetkaWinnetka, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $1,000
  68. Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $1,000
  69. Midwest Young ArtistsHighwood, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $1,000
  70. Saints Faith Hope and Charity ChurchWinnetka, IL

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $1,000
  71. St John Paul Xxiii ParishMcMurray, PA

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $1,000
  72. Stanford UniversityStanford, CA

    To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education7 grants $36,50029% of the total
  2. Arts and culture5 grants $29,00023% of the total
  3. Human services4 grants $16,00013% of the total
  4. Health2 grants $14,00011% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $12,00010% of the total
  6. Religion1 grant $5,0004% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $11,5009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois51 grants $324,000
  2. Wisconsin1 grant $24,000
  3. Indiana4 grants $18,000
  4. Colorado2 grants $14,000
  5. Florida2 grants $10,000
  6. Michigan1 grant $7,500
  7. California2 grants $7,000
  8. Pennsylvania2 grants $6,000
  9. Nebraska1 grant $5,000
  10. Texas2 grants $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mary K HartiganTRUSTEE Hours 30Pay $60,000
  • Eileen MadiganTRUSTEE Hours 9Pay $25,000
  • Mary Hartigan EsquireTRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $55,000

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