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Private Foundation
THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION
THOMAS W DOWER FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in KENILWORTH, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2026) reports revenue of $1.3M, expenses of $658K, total assets of $12.3M. Imperigo tracks 727 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $3.7M.
EIN: 366071665
KENILWORTH, IL
Latest filing: 2026
Total Revenue$1.3M
Total Expenses$658K
Total Assets$12.3M
Grants Given727
Grant Total$3.7M
Filing Years2022–2026
Sample Grants Given
STEPPENWOLF THEATER COMPANY
TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$25,000
ST COLETTA OF WISCONSIN
TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$24,000
ST RITA HIGH SCHOOL
TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$20,000
DE LASALLE INSTITUTE
TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$20,000
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS
TO PROVIDE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$15,000
Showing up to 5 of 727 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Eileen Madigan
TRUSTEE
Mary Hartigan Esquire
TRUSTEE
Mary K Hartigan
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Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.3M | $658K | $12.3M |
| 2025 | $892K | $577K | $10.9M |
| 2024 | $517K | $551K | $10.5M |
| 2023 | $166K | $611K | $9.3M |
| 2022 | $259K | $509K | $9.8M |
Between 2022 and 2026, reported annual revenue grew from $259K to $1.3M (+395%), with total assets most recently reported at $12.3M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, CO, DC, FL, IA, IL, and 4 other states.
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