How to apply
Written request mailed Contact: Attention Eileen Madigan, Po Box 416, Kenilworth, Il, 8472560600 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 72 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steppenwolf Theater CompanyChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $25K |
| St Coletta of WisconsinJefferson, WI | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $24K |
| De Lasalle InstituteChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $20K |
| St Rita High SchoolChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $20K |
| Lutheran Social Services of IllinoisDes Plaines, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $15K |
| Midwest AugustiniansChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $15K |
| St Malachy SchoolChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $15K |
| Univversity of St Mary of the Lake SeminaryMundelein, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $15K |
| Irish Georgian SocietyChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $13K |
| Anderson Ranch Art CenterSnowmass Village, CO | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $12K |
| RaviniaHighland Park, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $10K |
| St Peter's ChurchChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $10K |
| Trilogy IncChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $9,000 |
| Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $7,500 |
| Ox Bow School of Art InstituteSaugatuck, MI | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $7,500 |
| Brain Research FoundationChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $7,000 |
| Little Sisters of the PoorPalatine, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $7,000 |
| St Patrick's ResidenceNaperville, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $7,000 |
| EsperanzaChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,500 |
| Pastoral Support ServicesNorthlake, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,500 |
| Erie Neighborhood HouseChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,000 |
| Semper Fi American FundOceanside, CA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,000 |
| St John Paul II Newman CenterChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,000 |
| Baumer Hall at University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Bridgeport Catholic AcademyChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Brother Rice High SchoolChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Capuchin FriarsPittsburgh, PA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Career Transition CenterChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Chicagoland Prison OutreachSouth Holland, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Illinois Club for Catholic WomenChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| John's Island FoundationIndian River Shores, FL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Law SchoolNotre Dame, IN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Piven Theater WorkshopEvanston, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Salute IncPalatine, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| St SymphorosaChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| AllendaleLake Villa, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recioient organization | $5,000 |
| Jl Community Service LeagueVero Beach, FL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Christian BrothersBurr Ridge, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 |
| Piarist FathersOak Park, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 |
| Safer FoundationChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis of AposteCrown Point, IN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 |
| St Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, IN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 |
| Deborah's PlaceChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,500 |
| Chicago Humanities FestivalChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Dominican SistersChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Bellarmine HallChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Fenwick High SchoolOak Park, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Midwest Veterans ClosetNorth Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Old St Patrick's ChurchChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| St Philip Neri SchoolChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Star CommunityHagerstown, MD | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Ut Austin School of BusinessAustin, TX | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Club of HeartsChicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Wayzata Garden ClubWayzata, MN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| University of TexasAustin, TX | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 |
| Aspen Music FestivalAspen, CO | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,000 |
By state: Illinois 51 · Wisconsin 1 · Indiana 4 · Colorado 2 · Florida 2 · Michigan 1
About this foundation
Thomas W Dower Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kenilworth, Illinois, administered in care of Mary K Hartigan, tax-exempt since 1954. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Thomas W Dower Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Thomas W Dower Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $429K across 72 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Thomas W Dower Foundation give?
Illinois (51 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), Indiana (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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