The mission of the Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations is to enhance the quality of life, in the state of Michigan, through the funding of programs in the areas of the arts, the environment, education, health and human services, and youth programs.
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About 100% of grants go to recipients in MI.
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2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Current and upcoming funding from Alden B and Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and not classified as a private foundation under Section 509(a). Fiscal sponsorships allowed if sponsor is 501(c)(3) and not a private foundation. Grants are not made to individuals.
Deadline: Letters of Inquiry: April 1 (annual). Full Proposals (by invitation): May 31 (annual).
Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3) and not classified as private foundations under Section 509(a). Proposals may also be submitted through a sponsoring organization with 501(c)(3) status, non-private foundation status, and written authorization to serve as fiscal sponsor. Grants are not awarded to individuals. Focus is on Michigan nonprofits, especially in Midland/Bay/Saginaw and areas north.
Deadline: Letter of Inquiry due April 1 each year; Full Proposal due May 31 each year.
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