AI Summary
The Herbert H and Barbara C Dow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities should explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $1.2 million across 36 grantees.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Arizona Humane Society
$392K
6%
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
$375K
6%
BENZIE AREA CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS INC
$370K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION?
No. HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION give?
HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Arizona, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Arizona Humane Society, INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS, and BENZIE AREA CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION?
HERBERT H AND BARBARA C DOW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.