Willard H Dow II Foundation
The Willard H Dow II Foundation is a private foundation based in Frankfort, Michigan. In 2025, it reported $141,000 in grants to 15 charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida and Montana.
Willard H Dow II Foundation at a glance
In short: Willard H Dow II Foundation gave $141K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $9,400
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,850,658
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Willard H Dow II Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 649, Frankfort, MI 49635
Phone: (214) 538-7879
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willard H Dow II Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Els for Autism Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 33% went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Els for Autism Foundation Jupiter, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation Hamilton, MT | General | $16,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony Orchestra West Palm Beach, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art Jupiter, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Darby Rodeo Darby, MT | General | $10,000 |
| Historical Society of PBC West Palm Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Gardens Police and Fire Rescu Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera West Palm Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,850,658 | $5,516,854 | $141,000 | $141,000 | 15 | $141,000 | $2,830,620 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including autism services, education and scholarships, arts and culture, health care, youth programs, and community services.
The grantees describe their own work as follows: Els for Autism Foundation says its mission is to transform the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships. Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation describes its work as grassroots educational support, college scholarships, and financial sustenance for Ravalli County, Montana, K–12 students and families. The Norton Museum of Art says it welcomes visitors to experience the transformative power of art through its programs and collections. Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says it secures resources to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliates. Palm Beach Opera says it produces live opera, offers educational programs, and trains the next generation of opera stars.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $141,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The listed grant purposes were “General.”
The largest grants included $25,000 to Els for Autism Foundation in Jupiter, Florida; $20,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, Florida; $16,000 to Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation in Hamilton, Montana; $15,000 to Palm Beach Symphony Orchestra in West Palm Beach, Florida; and $10,000 each to Norton Museum of Art in Jupiter, Florida, and Darby Rodeo in Darby, Montana. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Historical Society of PBC, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, Palm Beach Gardens Police and Fire Rescu, Palm Beach Opera, Society of the Four Arts, and Marcus Daley Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Willard H Dow II as President & Tre and Kelly Winter as VP Secretary.
Willard H Dow II Foundation is led by Willard H Dow II, President & Treasurer on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Willard H Dow II
President & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Winter
Vice President Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Willard H Dow II Foundation
How much does Willard H Dow II Foundation give each year?
Willard H Dow II Foundation gave $141K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Willard H Dow II Foundation's typical grant size?
Willard H Dow II Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,400, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Willard H Dow II Foundation give grants?
Willard H Dow II Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hamilton, MT (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Jupiter, FL (3 grants).
Does Willard H Dow II Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Willard H Dow II Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Willard H Dow II Foundation's largest grantees?
Willard H Dow II Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Els for Autism Foundation ($25,000), Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County ($20,000) and Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Willard H Dow II Foundation?
Willard H Dow II Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What does Willard H Dow II Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including autism services, education and scholarships, arts and culture, health care, youth programs, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willard H Dow II Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Willard H Dow II Foundation's EIN?
Willard H Dow II Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2129527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Willard H Dow II 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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