Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Midland, Michigan, registered in 1989, with $2,581,744 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
315 Post St, Midland, MI, 48640 EIN 38-2852321 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.6M
▲ 24.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$1.3M
Net assets
$8.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating73 mo reserves · +48% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation: 73 mo reserves · +48% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2020) to $2.6M (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $4,591Net assets $8.1M
Operating margin
48.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.1M
Total liabilities
$4,591
Net assets
$8.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,581,744▲24.4% | $1,333,410▲9.8% | $8,084,469▲18.3% | $8,089,060▲18.3% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $2,075,434▲22.4% | $1,214,271▲5.9% | $6,836,135▲14.4% | $6,840,200▲14.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,696,307▲15.5% | $1,146,979▲1.3% | $5,974,972▲10.1% | $5,976,992▲10.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,468,611▼18.4% | $1,132,209▲26.1% | $5,425,644▲6.6% | $5,427,453▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,799,834▲7.4% | $897,651▼2.7% | $5,089,242▲21.5% | $5,090,924▲21.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,676,200 | $922,836 | $4,187,059 | $4,188,446 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2852321, based in Midland, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation's EIN?
- Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2852321.
- How much revenue does Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation report?
- Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation reported $2,581,744 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Alden B & Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation (EIN 38-2852321) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.