Thomas W Dower Foundation
Thomas W Dower Foundation is a private foundation based in Kenilworth, Illinois. The foundation engages in grantmaking activities focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$393K
+4.0% YoY
Grant Count
74
+4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-0.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Illinois
- Pennsylvania
- Indiana
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $10,906,264
- Total Annual Giving: $393,000
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY K HARTIGAN | TRUSTEE | 30 | $78,750 |
| EILEEN MADIGAN | TRUSTEE | 9 | $25,000 |
| MARY HARTIGAN ESQUIRE | TRUSTEE | 20 | $55,000 |
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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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