The Dow Company Foundation is a company-sponsored foundation based in Midland, Michigan, serving as the philanthropic arm of Dow Inc. Established in 1979, the foundation strengthens communities and addresses pressing global challenges through strategic charitable investments and collaborative partnerships with nonprofits, NGOs, Dow customers, and employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$250.1M
+5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$19.6M
-6.6% YoY
Grant Count
221
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$89K
-12.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Community success
- Science education
- Environmental stewardship
Primary funding focuses include:
- STEM education and science teachers
- K-12 and higher education
- Community and economic development
- Environmental projects
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$100,985
Average Grant
$100,985
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves communities where Dow operates across the United States and globally (160 countries). Primary funding regions include:
- Texas
- Michigan
- Louisiana
The foundation also supports major U.S. cities including Chicago, Detroit, and Los Angeles, as well as smaller communities across numerous states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $237.5 million to $250.1 million
Annual Giving & Revenue:
- Annual grant-making: approximately $21 million
- Total giving (2024): $19,610,484
- Total revenues (2023): $11,798,170
- Total expenses (2023): $21,120,057
- Revenue (2024): $13,108,758
- Expenses (2024): $19,771,680
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $250,083,701 | $237,450,038 | $224,959,373 |
| Revenue | $13,108,758 | $11,798,170 | $79,364,391 |
| Expenses | $19,771,680 | $21,120,057 | $21,467,791 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $19,610,484 | $21,004,785 | $21,446,384 |
| Net Investment Income | $13,108,758 | $11,798,170 | $4,364,391 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,821,334 | $9,738,848 | $10,518,926 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Dow Company Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Bob Plishka - Global Director of Strategic Corporate Partnerships and Dow Company Foundation President
- Howard Ungerleider - Chairman (also serves as President and CFO of Dow)
The foundation's leadership includes a diverse group of directors and executives who serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA BENTLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN CARTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DON SHEETS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| A SREERAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN BOVID | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT METCALF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BOB PLISHKA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| GIDEON OSHIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANDRE ARGENTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCO TEN BRUGGENCATE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA BRYANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATIAS CAMPODONICO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF TATE | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| GUS MAKRIS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PUAY KOON CHIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALVEDA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI 48674-0001
Phone: 989-636-8780 or 989-638-7251
Fax: 989-832-1456
Website: www.dow.com/en-us/science-and-sustainability/global-citizenship
EIN: 38-2314603
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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