The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation
The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation is a private foundation based in Tuxedo Park, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to two recipients totaling $17,676,573, including an unrestricted grant to Christina Seix Academy and a grant to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program.
The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation gave $17.7M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8.8M), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,676,573
- +59.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,838,287
- +297.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,838,287
- Total assets
- $199,119,597
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 120 Ridge Road, Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
Phone: (732) 380-8615
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christina Seix Academy ($12.4M). Together the top 2 received $17.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 21 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 30% to recipients in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation gives
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.5M (2021) to $17.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $17.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Seix Academy Ewing, NJ | An unrestricted grant to further to organization's exempt purpose. | $12,426,573 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Warwick, RI | An unrestricted grant to further to organization's exempt purpose. | $5,250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $199,119,597 | $13,002,213 | $17,882,482 | $17,676,573 | 2 | $17,677,482 | $13,002,213 | $9,432,788 |
| 2023 | $200,999,866 | $16,589,430 | $11,426,228 | $11,118,499 | 5 | $11,141,167 | $16,068,872 | $8,960,311 |
| 2022 | $198,875,539 | $17,853,298 | $14,095,832 | $13,520,500 | 6 | $13,523,676 | $17,850,129 | $9,526,381 |
| 2021 | $184,516,985 | $16,956,325 | $10,817,252 | $10,540,500 | 6 | — | $16,847,580 | $9,863,110 |
| 2020 | $178,377,920 | $11,702,804 | $10,783,052 | $10,614,001 | 2 | — | $6,694,666 | $8,202,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants were described as unrestricted grants to further each recipient’s exempt purpose. Christina Seix Academy says its mission is to provide children living with a single adult caregiver facing acute economic need with a strong education, core values, and a safe environment, enabling them to become future leaders in their communities and beyond. This is the academy’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made two grants totaling $17,676,573. The grants ranged from $5,250,000 to $12,426,573, with a median of $8,838,286. Christina Seix Academy in Ewing, New Jersey, received $12,426,573; Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program in Warwick, Rhode Island, received $5,250,000. Both grants were described as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Mooney as trustee and Lindsay Dow as president.
The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation is led by Lindsay Dow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindsay Dow
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Mooney
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Robert S. Dow (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Leonard Mazzone (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Christina Seix Dow (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Gerber (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation
How much does The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation give each year?
The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation gave $17.7M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11.1M across 5 grants.
How large is The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation?
The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation reported $199.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants were described as unrestricted grants to further each recipient’s exempt purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation make grants?
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 30% to recipients in Rhode Island.
What is The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation's EIN?
The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6879648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Christina and Robert Dow Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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