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Thomas W Dower Foundation: 72 grants to organizations, $429,000 (tax year ended April 2026)
Thomas W Dower Foundation, a private foundation in Kenilworth, IL, paid 72 grants to organizations totaling $429,000 in its tax year ended April 2026, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on September 23, 2026. The largest was $25,000 to Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, IL for to provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization.
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- EIN
- 366071665
- Based in
- Kenilworth, IL
- Assets
- $12,326,604
- Grants paid
- $429,000
- Tax year ended
- April 2026
Grants paid, tax year ended April 2026
From the Form 990-PF filed September 23, 2026, IRS object ID 202642669349100404. It reported $429,000 in grants paid; 72 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steppenwolf Theater Company | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Coletta of Wisconsin | Jefferson, WI | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Education | $24,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| De Lasalle Institute | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Rita High School | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Midwest Augustinians | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Malachy School | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Univversity of St Mary of the Lake Seminary | Mundelein, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Irish Georgian Society | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Anderson Ranch Art Center | Snowmass Village, CO | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ravinia | Highland Park, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Peter's Church | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Trilogy Inc | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ox Bow School of Art Institute | Saugatuck, MI | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brain Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Palatine, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Patrick's Residence | Naperville, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Esperanza | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pastoral Support Services | Northlake, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Erie Neighborhood House | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Human services | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Semper Fi American Fund | Oceanside, CA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St John Paul II Newman Center | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Allendale | Lake Villa, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recioient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Baumer Hall at University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bridgeport Catholic Academy | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brother Rice High School | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Capuchin Friars | Pittsburgh, PA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Career Transition Center | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chicagoland Prison Outreach | South Holland, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Religion-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Illinois Club for Catholic Women | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| JL Community Service League | Vero Beach, FL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| John's Island Foundation | Indian River Shores, FL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Notre Dame Law School | Notre Dame, IN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Piven Theater Workshop | Evanston, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salute Inc | Palatine, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Symphorosa | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christian Brothers | Burr Ridge, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Piarist Fathers | Oak Park, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Safer Foundation | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Crime and legal-related | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sisters of St Francis of Aposte | Crown Point, IN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dominican Sisters | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bellarmine Hall | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Club of Hearts | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fenwick High School | Oak Park, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Midwest Veterans Closet | North Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Old St Patrick's Church | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Philip Neri School | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Star Community | Hagerstown, MD | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ut Austin School of Business | Austin, TX | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wayzata Garden Club | Wayzata, MN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspen Music Festival | Aspen, CO | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Glenwood Academy | Glenwood, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Education | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of the Parks | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Recreation and sports | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Landmark Illinois | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Church | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Children's Theater of Winnetka | Winnetka, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Midwest Young Artists | Highwood, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saints Faith Hope and Charity Church | Winnetka, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St John Paul XXIII Parish | McMurray, PA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended April 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed September 8, 2025, IRS object ID 202542519349100334. It reported $393,000 in grants paid; 74 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steppenwolf Theater Company | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| De Lasalle Institute | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Coletta of Wisconsin | Jefferson, WI | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Rita High School | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Midwest Augustinians | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Malachy School | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Anderson Ranch Art Center | Snowmass Village, CO | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Irish Georgian Society | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Jerome School | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Univversity of St Mary of the Lake Seminary | Mundelein, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Peter's Church | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Trilogy Inc | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ox Bow School of Art Institute | Saugatuck, MI | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Esperanza | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pastoral Support Services | Northlake, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brain Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Palatine, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sempre Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Patrick's Residence | Naperville, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bauner Hall at University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brother Rice High School | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Capuchin Friars | Pittsburgh, PA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chicagoland Prison Outreach | South Holland, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Religion-related | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Erie Neighborhood House | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Historic Preservation | Springfield, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Illinois Club for Catholic Women | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| John's Island Foundation | Indian River Shores, FL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| John's Island Service League | Vero Beach, FL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Notre Dame Law School | Notre Dame, IN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Piven Theater Workshop | Evanston, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Salute Inc | Palatine, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St John Paul II Neuman Center | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Symphorosa | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sisters of Charity | Dubuque, IA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sisters of St Francis Our Lady of Victory Convent | Lemont, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Career Transition Center | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Christian Brothers | Burr Ridge, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Dominican Sisters | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bellarmine Hall | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bridgeport Catholic Academy | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fenwick High School | Oak Park, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lake Minnetonka Garden Club | Plymouth, MN | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Environment | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Midwest Veterans Closet | North Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Piarist Fathers | Oak Park, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Safer Foundation | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Crime and legal-related | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Philip Neri School | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Star Community | Hagerstown, MD | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ut Austin School of Business | Austin, TX | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Glenwood Academy | Glenwood, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Education | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Old St Patrick's Church | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Aspen Music Festival | Aspen, CO | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Philip Neri Catholic Church | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Children's Theater of Winnetka | Winnetka, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Corazon A Corazon | Blue Island, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Erica's Lighthouse | Winnetka, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of the Parks | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Recreation and sports | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Landmark Illinois | Chicago, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Midwest Young Artists | Highwood, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saints Faith Hope and Charity Church | Winnetka, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St John Paul XXIII Parish | McMurray, PA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Mary Catholic Church | Des Plaines, IL | To provide for charitable activities as determined by the recipient organization | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $105,500 |
| Education | $100,000 |
| Human services | $28,500 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $13,000 |
| Religion-related | $10,000 |
| Crime and legal-related | $6,500 |
| Recreation and sports | $2,500 |
| Environment | $2,500 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $625,500 |
| Wisconsin | $44,000 |
| Indiana | $28,000 |
| Colorado | $25,500 |
| Florida | $20,000 |
| Michigan | $15,000 |
| California | $14,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $12,000 |
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Updated September 23, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.