Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance
THE MISSION OF THE DOW FUND IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ENSURE ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM FOR ASIAN AMERICANS WHO FACE BARRIERS SUCH AS LANGUAGE, RACE, CULTURE, POVERTY, OR IMMIGRATION STATUS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$873K
+5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$94K
-11.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+32.5% YoY
About Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance
Based on IRS filings
Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance is a nonprofit organization, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $873K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $94K. Net investment income was $21K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $872,571 | $828,347 | $778,906 |
| Revenue | $87,070 | $107,096 | $99,355 |
| Expenses | $104,435 | $115,615 | $117,370 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,541 | $30,222 | $7,401 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Greater Boston Legal Services ($75,335), Community Legal Aid Inc ($19,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES BOSTON, MA | ASIAN OUTREACH UNIT - DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES | $75,335 |
| COMMUNITY LEGAL AID INC WORCESTER, MA | HARRY DOW ASIAN OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY PROJECT | $19,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK H DOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MIN | TREASURER THRU 9/24 | 1 | — |
| JESSIE YIP | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AMY MAH SANGIOLO | TRUSTEE THRU 1/24 | 1 | — |
| PAUL Y WATANABE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VATSADY SIVONGXAY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| EUGENE HO | TRUSTEE, TREASURER AS OF 9/24 | 1 | — |
| SHIRLEY MARK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE HWANG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WAYNE YEH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHANTAL CHOI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROSA KIM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance?
As of 2024, Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance holds $873K in total assets with $87K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $94K in 2024.
Where does Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance operate?
Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance award?
In 2024, Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance awarded 2 grants totaling $94K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance's EIN?
Harry H Dow Memorial Legal Assistance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2622801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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