The Michigan State Capitol

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 38-2314603

Dow Company Foundation

A private foundation in Midland, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 221 grants and $19.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Phone
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Restrictions
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Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $19,610,484

    Grants listed
    221
    Assets, end of year
    $250,083,701
  • Tax year 2023

    $21,004,785

    Grants listed
    208
    Assets, end of year
    $237,450,038
  • Tax year 2022

    $21,446,384

    Grants listed
    224
    Assets, end of year
    $224,959,373
  • Tax year 2021

    $17,314,371

    Grants listed
    219
    Assets, end of year
    $175,531,548
  • Tax year 2020

    $18,277,824

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $80,201,577

Grants paid in 2024

221 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Charities Aid FoundationAlexandria, VA

    Community wellbeing

    $2,356,233
  2. Midland Center for the ArtsMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $2,250,000
  3. Greater Midland CommunityMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $2,175,000
  4. California Institute of TechnoPasadena, CA

    Community wellbeing

    $2,000,000
  5. Regents of the UniversityAnn Arbor, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $1,633,334
  6. Mymichigan Health FoundationMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $1,340,000
  7. Midland Area CommunityMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $958,000
  8. United Way of Midland CountyMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $600,000
  9. For Inspiration and RecognitioManchester, NH

    Community wellbeing

    $500,000
  10. Teach for All IncNew York, NY

    Community wellbeing

    $400,000
  11. TempleartsSaginaw, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $300,000
  12. Catalyst IncNew York, NY

    Community wellbeing

    $250,000
  13. Saginaw Community FoundationSaginaw, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $215,000
  14. Louisiana Foundation forBaton Rouge, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $204,200
  15. United Way of Brazoria CountyAngleton, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $200,000
  16. Congressional Black CaucusWashington, DC

    Community wellbeing

    $200,000
  17. Michigan Health ImprovementFreeland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $200,000
  18. Parish of St CharlesHahnville, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $162,000
  19. Capital Area United WayBaton Rouge, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $150,000
  20. Great Lakes Bay FoundationBay City, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $150,000
  21. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    Community wellbeing

    $136,000
  22. Midland Business AllianceMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $120,000
  23. United Way of Bay CountyBay City, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $110,000
  24. United Way of Saginaw CountySaginaw, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $110,000
  25. Prairie View A&M FoundationHouston, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $110,000
  26. Florida Agricultural and MechanicalTallahassee, FL

    Community wellbeing

    $110,000
  27. Howard UniversityWashington, DC

    Community wellbeing

    $110,000
  28. The Foundation forGreensboro, NC

    Community wellbeing

    $110,000
  29. Brazosport ISDFreeport, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $100,140
  30. Brazosport Cares IncFreeport, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $100,000
  31. The Conservation FundBay City, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $100,000
  32. Saginaw Valley StateUniversity Center, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $85,000
  33. United Way of Orange CountyOrange, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $70,000
  34. Southern University SystemBaton Rouge, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $52,800
  35. Society of HispanicCity of Industry, CA

    Community wellbeing

    $50,000
  36. St Charles ParishLuling, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $48,000
  37. City of FreeportFreeport, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $45,000
  38. City of OrangeOrange, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $45,000
  39. Nelda C and H J LutcherOrange, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $41,000
  40. United Way of St CharlesLuling, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $40,000
  41. Saginaw Spirit FoundationSaginaw, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $40,000
  42. First of the Great Lakes BayMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $40,000
  43. LSU FoundationBaton Rouge, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $40,000
  44. Assumption ParishPierre Part, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $40,000
  45. National Organization forAustell, GA

    Community wellbeing

    $38,750
  46. Chippewa Nature Center IncMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $35,000
  47. Baton Rouge YouthBaton Rouge, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $32,462
  48. United Way of Bucks CountyLevittown, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $30,000
  49. River Parishes CommunityGonzales, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $30,000
  50. West Baton Rouge School BoardPort Allen, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $25,000
  51. Bay Area Community FoundationBay City, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $25,000
  52. Iberville Parish School BoardPlaquemine, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $25,000
  53. United Way of Central WestCharleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $25,000
  54. Saginaw Future IncSaginaw, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $25,000
  55. Saginaw Basin Land ConservancyBay City, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $25,000
  56. Baton Rouge Green AssociationBaton Rouge, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $24,000
  57. United Way of GreaterKnoxville, TN

    Community wellbeing

    $24,000
  58. Parish of West Baton RougePort Allen, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $23,000
  59. AccessDearborn, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $21,000
  60. Knock Knock ChildrensBaton Rouge, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $20,000
  61. Delaware Valley Science FairsWest Chester, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $20,000
  62. Hardin County SchoolsElizabethtown, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $19,200
  63. Assumption Parish Sheriffs OfficeNapoleonville, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $18,899
  64. Pack Shack Northwest ArkansasCave Springs, AR

    Community wellbeing

    $16,500
  65. The Little Forks ConservancyMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $16,000
  66. Brazosport College FoundationLake Jackson, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $15,000
  67. City of Lake JacksonLake Jackson, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $15,000
  68. Community Foundation ofAngleton, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $15,000
  69. United Way of Calhoun CountyPort Lavaca, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $15,000
  70. City of SeadriftSeadrift, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $15,000
  71. Pontchartrain ConservancyMetairie, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $15,000
  72. C-Stem Teacher & StudentHouston, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $15,000
  73. Integrate for Good IncCreamery, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $13,500
  74. City of South CharlestonSouth Charleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $13,000
  75. Pennsylvania Resources CouncilPittsburgh, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $12,500
  76. Habitat for Humanity of BucksChalfont, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $12,000
  77. Lasalle UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $11,500
  78. National Inventors Hall ofNorth Canton, OH

    Community wellbeing

    $11,000
  79. Jefferson Community & TechnLouisville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $10,716
  80. United Way of the Crossroads IncVictoria, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,500
  81. Houghton Jones Neighborhood TaskSaginaw, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  82. Brazosport Independent SchoolClute, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  83. Habitat for Humanity ofNorristown, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  84. West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  85. Delta College FoundationUniv Ctr, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  86. United Way of Greater HoustonHouston, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  87. Texas City Foundation forTexas City, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  88. The Foundation for ThomasSouth Charleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  89. Heritage Conservancy HCDoylestown, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  90. Bristol Borough SchoolBristol, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  91. American Chemical SocietyMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  92. United Way of GreaterPhiladelphia, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  93. Norristown Zoological SocietyNorristown, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  94. American National Red CrossWashington, DC

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  95. Perkiomen WatershedSchwenkville, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  96. Accion Comunal LatinoamericanNorristown, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  97. Junior Achievement of Se TexasHouston, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  98. Attic Youth CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  99. Angleton ISD EducationAngleton, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  100. First Louisiana-MississippiMetairie, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  101. Lutcher Theater IncOrange, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  102. Mitzvah Circle FoundationLansdale, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  103. Elizabethtown IndependentElizabethtown, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  104. Jonah Group Outreach CommunityMetairie, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  105. One House at A TimeAmbler, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  106. Cradles to Crayons IncNewton, MA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  107. Variety the Childrens Charity ofWorcester, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  108. PA CleanwaysGreensburg, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  109. Saginaw S T E MSaginaw, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  110. The Coalition to RestoreNew Orleans, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  111. Transitional Living ServicesMcHenry, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  112. District 2SI CharitiesMarshall, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  113. Buffalo Bayou PartnershipHouston, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  114. Simply Helping FoundationHouston, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  115. Black Girls Do EngineerWebster, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  116. Nu Gamma Omega Educational andBaton Rouge, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $10,000
  117. Ohio Valley EducationalShelbyville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $8,549
  118. San Antonio Bay PartnershipVictoria, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $8,500
  119. Camp Rainbow IncSchwenksville, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $8,500
  120. Angleton Independent SchoolAngleton, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $8,350
  121. Madison Consolidated SchoolsMadison, IN

    Community wellbeing

    $8,200
  122. Kanawha County Public SchoolsCharleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $8,000
  123. Orange County ClerkOrange, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $8,000
  124. Switzerland County High SchoolVevay, IN

    Community wellbeing

    $8,000
  125. Girl Scouts of San JacintoHouston, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $7,500
  126. Multi-Cultural Festival of WV IncCharleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $7,500
  127. Clay Center for the Arts & SciencesCharleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $7,500
  128. Bucks County Foundation IncWarminster, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $7,500
  129. Spearhead Project EarthYardley, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $7,500
  130. Victoria College FoundationVictoria, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $7,297
  131. Scotlandville Magnet HighBaton Rouge, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $7,200
  132. YMCA of the Capital AreaBaton Rouge, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $7,000
  133. Denham Springs High SchoolDeham Springs, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $7,000
  134. Sawyer Road Elementary SchoolMarietta, GA

    Community wellbeing

    $6,000
  135. Crossroads Business andVictoria, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $6,000
  136. Ohio Valley United CharitiesCarrollton, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $5,800
  137. Mission Hope for Kids IncElizabethtown, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $5,800
  138. Carroll County Public LibraryCarrollton, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $5,500
  139. La Porte Education FoundationLa Porte, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  140. Keep Brazoria County BeautifulLake Jackson, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  141. The Extension IncMarietta, GA

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  142. Must Ministries IncMarietta, GA

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  143. Hospice of South Texas IncVictoria, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  144. National Youth Science FoundationDavis, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  145. The Education Alliance BusCharleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  146. United Way of Greater McHenryMcHenry, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  147. Village of RingwoodRingwood, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  148. Junior Achievement ofLouisville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  149. United Way Galveston CountyTexas City, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  150. True to Life MinistriesLake Jackson, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  151. National Multiple SclerosisNew York, NY

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  152. Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  153. Montgomery County FoodConroe, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  154. Danbury ISD EuducationDanbury, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  155. Leadership West Virginia IncCharleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  156. Big Brothers Big SistersFort Wayne, IN

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  157. Saginaw African CulturalSaginaw, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  158. Science Atl IncDecatur, GA

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  159. Helping on PurposeOrange, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  160. Orange County SpecialOrange, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  161. The Boys & Girls Clubs IncLouisville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  162. Greater Philadelphia ChamberPhiladelphia, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  163. Christus Victor Lutheran ChurchElk Grove VLG, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  164. Houston Wilderness IncHouston, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  165. Teens Grounded IncVictoria, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  166. Calhoun County Humane SocietyPort Lavaca, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  167. Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncPocatello, ID

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  168. Hoodies 4 HealingCypress, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  169. Camp Twin Lakes IncAtlanta, GA

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  170. Friends of the Fox RiverWest Dundee, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $5,000
  171. Golden Triangle MinorityBeaumont, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $4,819
  172. Deer Park EducationDeer Park, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $4,500
  173. Bristol Riverside Theatre CompanyBristol, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $4,000
  174. East Tennessee ChildrensKnoxville, TN

    Community wellbeing

    $4,000
  175. Gallatin CountyWarsaw, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $3,800
  176. Lide White Memorial BoysMadison, IN

    Community wellbeing

    $3,200
  177. Gallatin County Food PantryWarsaw, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $3,135
  178. Jefferson CountyMadison, IN

    Community wellbeing

    $3,100
  179. Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia FLS, ME

    Community wellbeing

    $3,000
  180. Boomerang Backpacks IncFort Wayne, IN

    Community wellbeing

    $3,000
  181. Helen Ross McNabb CenterKnoxville, TN

    Community wellbeing

    $3,000
  182. St Johns ChurchPlaquemine, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $3,000
  183. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $3,000
  184. Mission West VirginiaHurricane, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $3,000
  185. Recovery Point of Hunting IncHuntington, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $3,000
  186. Wellington ElementaryLouisville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $3,000
  187. Louisville Olmsted ParksLouisville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $3,000
  188. Childrens Therapy Clinic IncCharleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $3,000
  189. West Virginia Land TrustCharleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $2,500
  190. Interfaith Food Bank IncClute, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $2,500
  191. Brazoria County Fat StockAngleton, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $2,500
  192. West Orange-Cove ConsolidatedOrange, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $2,500
  193. Orangefield IndependentOrangefield, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $2,500
  194. Foundation for Ohio RiverCincinnati, OH

    Community wellbeing

    $2,500
  195. Dare to Care IncLouisville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $2,500
  196. Kentucky Community & TechnicalVersailles, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $2,500
  197. Little Cypress-Mauriceville CisdOrange, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $2,500
  198. Healing HouseCharleston, WV

    Community wellbeing

    $2,500
  199. Devereux FoundationVillanova, PA

    Community wellbeing

    $2,000
  200. Junior Achievement USAChicago, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $2,000
  201. Ronald McDonald HouseLousiville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $2,000
  202. Habitat for Humanity InternationalAuburn, IN

    Community wellbeing

    $2,000
  203. New Birth Church of LouisvilleLouisville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $1,500
  204. Helping Hand of Hope IncElizabethtown, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $1,500
  205. Casa of the Heartland IncElizabethtown, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $1,500
  206. National Association forBaltimore, MD

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  207. Illinois Chemical EducationDes Plaines, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  208. Iberville Parish SheriffsPlaquemine, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  209. Ser Familia IncAcworth, GA

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  210. Santa's Helpers of WestPort Allen, LA

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  211. Boys & Girls Clubs ofKnoxville, TN

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  212. Lake Allatoona Association IncAcworth, GA

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  213. A Night in the Spotlight IncFreeport, TX

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  214. Louisville Regional Science &Louisville, KY

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  215. Project Headspace and TimingManteno, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  216. Kankakee Area Career CenterBourbonnais, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  217. County of KankakeeKankakee, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  218. Bradley Public Library DistrictBradley, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  219. Alzheimers Disease and RelatedChicago, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  220. Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-SeeManteno, IL

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000
  221. Evergreen Garden ClubMidland, MI

    Community wellbeing

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture5 grants $2,570,50039% of the total
  2. Health5 grants $1,558,50023% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking14 grants $893,59713% of the total
  4. Education16 grants $838,80013% of the total
  5. Human services11 grants $226,5003% of the total
  6. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $136,0002% of the total
  7. 12 other causes40 grants $414,4356% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan29 grants $10,619,334
  2. Virginia1 grant $2,356,233
  3. California3 grants $2,186,000
  4. Texas53 grants $1,050,106
  5. Louisiana27 grants $1,016,561
  6. New York3 grants $655,000
  7. New Hampshire1 grant $500,000
  8. District of Columbia3 grants $320,000
  9. Pennsylvania23 grants $252,000
  10. Florida1 grant $110,000

Officers, directors and trustees

17 people as filed

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

  • Rebecca BentleyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Karen CarterDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Don SheetsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • A SreeramDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kristen BovidEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Matt MetcalfDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Bob PlishkaPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gideon OshinTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Andre ArgentonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Marco Ten BruggencateDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lisa BryantDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Matias CampodonicoDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jeff TateCHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gus MakrisSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Puay Koon ChiaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alveda WilliamsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Amy WilsonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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