The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation (HHAGADF) is the oldest charitable funding organization based in Midland, Michigan and eighth largest in Michigan. During 2023, gifts from the foundation exceeded $45 million and in their 88-year history, $682,920,802 has been disbursed.[3]
Foundation
The HHAGADF was founded by Mrs. Grace A. Dow in 1936 to commemorate Herbert Henry Dow, her husband. The foundation's stated purpose is “for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes for the public benefaction of the inhabitants of the said City of Midland and of the people of the State of Michigan”.[4] Her motto was: "Let service be our Motto and Good Deeds Our Badge."
In 1974 the HHAGADF purchased the 3.4 acre property south of The Pines, Herbert Dow's original family home. The 6,394 sqft structure was built in 1917. A 12,907 sqft commercial building was constructed north of the residence for use as a second HHAGADF administrative office. A covered walkway connects the two buildings.[5]