Let service be our Motto and Good Deeds Our Badge

-Grace A. Dow

Since Grace A. Dow established The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation on December 26, 1936, its Trustees have awarded:

$667,106,514

in actual, not adjusted, dollars to qualifying Michigan organizations.
(Dow Gardens not included, unaudited amount).

Grants
Awarded

Program Area

1936-2021

Select an Area for Details

Arts & Culture

Civic & Community

Education

Environment

Health & Human Services

Religion

Arts & Culture

Civic & Community

Education

Environment

Health & Human Services

Religion

Dow Gardens

A Signature Gift

Dow Gardens Childrens Garden
Play Video

OrganizationAmountProject TitleProgram Area
Creative 360 Stage, Studios and Gallery$60,000$60,000 pledge awarded in 2021, and paid in full in 2022, as a $1 for $1 matching grant for donations from individuals to support operationsArts & Culture
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library$4,000Annual grant awarded and paid in 2022 to support operationsArts & Culture
Grand Rapids Symphony$50,000$250,000 pledge awarded in 2018 to support the Artists in Residence and Mosaic Scholars Programs over five years (2019-2023)Arts & Culture
Saginaw Art Museum$210,000$625,000 pledge awarded in 2022 to support the programming initiatives at the Saginaw Art Museum and Temple Theatre over 3 years (2022-2024)Arts & Culture
Center for Michigan (The)$35,800$50,000 pledge awarded in 2022 as a $1 for $1 matching grant to support operations of Bridge Michigan magazine through the “Bridge Builders” membership program for nonprofits and businesses in 2022Civic & Community
Council of Michigan Foundations$20,000$80,000 pledge awarded in 2019, and paid in full in 2022, to support the Office of Foundation Liaison over four years (2019-2022)Civic & Community
Council of Michigan Foundations$25,500One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 to support operations as an organization memberCivic & Community
Gladwin County Trails Recreation Authority$100,000$300,000 pledge awarded in 2019, and paid in full in 2022, as a $3 for $1 matching grant to construct two trailheads and a kayak launch, connect existing trailways, widen a shoulder path, and install a kiosk with interpretive information in Gladwin CountyCivic & Community
Greater Midland Community Centers, Inc.$150,000$300,000 pledge awarded in 2020 to support operations at North Family Center and Coleman Family Center over 2 years, beginning in 2021Civic & Community
Iron Belle Trail Fund$425,000$1,500,000 pledge awarded in 2020 as an outright and matching grant to support trail connectivity projects within the Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail systemCivic & Community
Midland Business Alliance Foundation$20,000$60,000 pledge to support operating expenses associated with “Midland Blooms” over three years, beginning in 2022Civic & Community
Midland County Agricultural and Horticultural Society$200,000$750,000 pledge awarded in 2021, and paid in full in 2022, as an outright and matching grant for additional funds for the Midland Fairgrounds Equestrian Center project over 2 years (2021-2022)Civic & Community
Midland, City of$1,000,000One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 to support security and facility upgrades at Midland City HallCivic & Community
Midland, City of$377,000$1,130,102 pledge to support Phase 1 of the South Riverfront Restoration Project over three years (2021-2023)Civic & Community
Mills Township$229,583One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 to purchase a fire engine for the Mills Township Fire DepartmentCivic & Community
St. Louis (City of)$200,000One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 to purchase a fire truck for the St. Louis Area Fire DepartmentCivic & Community
Village of Sanford$500,000One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 to support reconstruction of the Village of Sanford ParkCivic & Community
Bullock Creek School District$240,000$240,000 pledge awarded in 2021 as an outright and matching grant to support an expansion of the Nature Elementary Program over two years, beginning in 2022Education
Great Lakes Boat Building School$100,000One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 for construction of the Marine Skilled Trades Training Facility Education
Inland Seas Education Association$58,000$174,000 pledge awarded in 2020, and paid in full in 2022, to support operations for the Great Lakes Watershed Field Course over three years (2020-2022)Education
Meridian Public Schools$400,000$400,000 pledge awarded and paid in 2022 as a $2 for $1 matching grant to support athletic facility improvements and outdoor learning spaces Education
Michigan State University$25,000$60,000 pledge awarded in 2022 to support the Michigan Political Leadership Program over 3 years (2022-2024)Education
Michigan State University$200,000$1,100,000 pledge awarded in 2019, and paid in full in 2022, to support operations and capital improvements to benefit the MSU STEM Center on St. Andrews St. in MidlandEducation
Northwood University$1,315,737$3,955,737 pledge awarded in 2018, and paid in full in 2022, to support the development and incorporation of data analytics and cybersecurity curriculumEducation
Saginaw Valley State University$5,000$15,000 pledge awarded in 2020, and paid in full in 2022, to support the Henry Marsh Institute for Public PolicyEducation
Saginaw Valley State University$100,000$270,350 pledge awarded in 2021 as an outright and matching grant to develop, implement and evaluate a digital curricula for Kindergarten-Fifth Grade students over two years (2021-2022)Education
Saginaw Valley State University Foundation$300,000$1,500,000 pledge awarded in 2019, and paid in full in 2022, to construct the Scott L. Carmona College of Business and ManagementEducation
Chippewa Nature Center, Inc.$1,000,000$2,000,000 pledge awarded in 2022 to construct a new Nature Study BuildingEnvironment
Chippewa Nature Center, Inc.$60,000$180,000 pledge awarded in 2020 for general operating support over three years, beginning in 2021Environment
Chippewa Watershed Conservancy$40,000$120,000 pledge awarded in 2022 to support operations over three years (2022-2024)Environment
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy$1,000,000Pledge awarded in 2021 to support renovation and construction projects at the Mitchell Creek Meadow Nature Preserve property, beginning in 2022Environment
Little Forks Conservancy$100,000$200,000 pledge awarded in 2022 to support the purchase of the 106-acre “Nelson Woods” property in Midland and perform improvement projects to make it publicly accessibleEnvironment
Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy$20,000$200,000 pledge awarded in 2018 as a $1 for $1 matching grant, and paid in full in 2022, for operational supportEnvironment
Sanford Lake Preservation Association$500,000$1,000,000 pledge awarded in 2020, and paid in full in 2022, for Four Lakes Task Force general operating support, or for flood and/or feasibility studiesEnvironment
The Conservation Fund – Great Lakes Office$100,000$300,000 pledge awarded in 2021 to support the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network grant program over three years (2021-2023)Environment
Arnold Center$77,500One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 to purchase new equipment and update existing equipment for the recycling programHealth & Human Services
Camp Fish Tales$55,000One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 for playground improvementsHealth & Human Services
Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region$75,000$225,000 pledge awarded in 2020 as a $1 for $1 matching grant to support operations over three years (2021-2023)Health & Human Services
Cleveland Manor, Inc.$600,000$1,200,000 pledge awarded in 2021, and paid in full in 2022, to support renovations of Cleveland Manor IHealth & Human Services
Fostering Hope in Michigan$10,000One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 to support 2023 summer camps and mentorship programs Health & Human Services
Gladwin Community Services Corporation$25,000One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 to purchase a vehicle for the “Meals on Wheels” Program for senior adults in Gladwin CountyHealth & Human Services
Greater Midland Community Centers, Inc.$2,650,000$8,000,000 pledge awarded in 2021 as an outright and matching grant to construct a new Midland Community Center facility, payable over 3 years (2021-2023)Health & Human Services
King’s Daughters and Sons of Midland, Inc.$4,000Annual grant awarded and paid in 2022 to support the Community Christmas Closet ProgramHealth & Human Services
Mary Free Bed Hospital & Rehabilitation Center$250,000$500,000 pledge awarded in 2020 to support an expansion of pediatric programming at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw and McLaren Health Care in Bay City, over two years, beginning in 2021 and paid in full in 2022Health & Human Services
Midland Kids First$105,000$315,000 pledge awarded in 2021 as an outright and matching grant to support the Safe Environment for Every Kid Program, a child abuse and neglect prevention pilot program in Midland County over three years (2021-2023)Health & Human Services
MyMichigan Health Foundation$1,400,000$4,000,000 pledge awarded in 2022 for additional funding to construct the James T. and Elsa U. Pardee Cancer Center on the campus of Medical Center Midland Health & Human Services
MyMichigan Health Foundation$800,000$4,000,000 pledge awarded in 2021 to construct a new Comprehensive Cancer Center on the Midland campus, payable over five years (2021-2025)Health & Human Services
Phoenix Community Farm$15,000One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 to support the purchase of a cooler trailer for produceHealth & Human Services
Reaching Our Community Kids$125,000$375,000 pledge awarded in 2020 as a $1 for $1 matching grant to support operations over three years, beginning in 2021Health & Human Services
United Way of Midland County$750,000$1,250,000 pledge awarded in 2021 as a 50¢ for $1 matching grant for donations from individuals during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 annual campaignsHealth & Human Services
West Midland Family Center$150,000$750,000 pledge awarded in 2019 as a matching grant for eligible contributions to support operations over five years (2020-2025)Health & Human Services
Floyd Church of God$20,000One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 for renovation and expansion projects Religion
Midland County Religious Congregations$170,000One-year grants awarded and paid in 2022 for $2,000 to each of 85 Midland County religious congregationsReligion
St. Brigid Catholic Church$20,000One-year grant awarded and paid in 2022 for St. Brigid Church and School playground improvementsReligion

NameProject TitleGrant AmountProgram Area
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay RegionPledge awarded in 2022 as a $1 for $1 matching grant to support operations in Midland, Bay, Saginaw, and Isabella Counties over 2 years (2023-2024)$125,000Health & Human Services
Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters, Inc.Pledge awarded in 2022 as a $1 for $1 matching grant to support operations in Clare, Gladwin, Roscommon, Mecosta, Osceola, Gratiot, and Montcalm Counties in 2023$50,000Health & Human Services
Midland Center for the ArtsPledge awarded in 2022 to support operations over 2 years (2022-2023)$500,000Arts & Culture

previous Annual reports