TY 2025 Form 990PF

- TIN:

Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation

or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990PF for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2025

Open to Public Inspection

For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning 01 - 01 2025, and ending 12 - 31, 20 25

Name of foundation
Alden B and Vada B Dow
Creativity Foundation

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 315 Post St
Room/suite

City or town
Midland

State or province
MI

Country

ZIP or foreign postal code
486406615

A Employer identification number

38-2852321

B Telephone number (see instructions)

9898397444

C If exemption application is pending, check here

G Check all that apply: Initial returnInitial return of a former public charity

Address change Name change

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here.............

2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...

E If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here .......

H Check type of organization: Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust Other taxable private foundation

F If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here .......

I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)$11,162,740J Accounting method: Cash Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)

	Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)	(a) Revenue and expenses per books		(b) Net investment income	(c) Adjusted net income	(d) Disbursements for charitable purposes (cash basis only)


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)	1,982,562
2	Check .................
3	Interest on savings and temporary cash investments	29,258		29,258	29,258
4	Dividends and interest from securities...	165,431		165,431	165,431
5a	Gross rents............
b	Net rental income or (loss)
6a	Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10		40,822
b	Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 641,376
7	Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...			40,822
8	Net short-term capital gain.........				0
9	Income modifications...........
10a	Gross sales less returns and allowances
b	Less: Cost of goods sold....
c	Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....
11	Other income (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	363,671	0	363,671
12	Total. Add lines 1 through 11........	2,581,744		235,511	558,360
13	Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.	0		0	0	0
14	Other employee salaries and wages......	641,397		0	144,309	497,088
15	Pension plans, employee benefits.......	111,959		0	40,959	71,000
16a	Legal fees (attach schedule).........	List of Attached Documents: // Content	2,522	0	0	2,522
b	Accounting fees (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	14,620	1,462	0	13,158
c	Other professional fees (attach schedule)....	List of Attached Documents: // Content	45,315	12,867	0	32,448
17	Interest...............
18	Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	58,062	0	0	52,402
19	Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...	List of Attached Documents: // Content	72,772	0	0
20	Occupancy..............
21	Travel, conferences, and meetings.......	13,846		0	0	13,846
22	Printing and publications..........
23	Other expenses (attach schedule).......	List of Attached Documents: // Content	372,917	0	0	372,917
24	Total operating and administrative expenses.
	Add lines 13 through 23..........	1,333,410		14,329	185,268	1,055,381
25	Contributions, gifts, grants paid.......	0				0
26	Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 ................	1,333,410		14,329	185,268	1,055,381
27	Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a	Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements	1,248,334
b	Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-)			221,182
c	Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...				373,092

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.

Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2025)

Form 990-PF (2025)

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Part II		Balance Sheets	Beginning of year	End of year
Part II		Balance Sheets	(a) Book Value	(b) Book Value	(c) Fair Market Value
	1	Cash—non-interest-bearing.............	55	43	43
	2	Savings and temporary cash investments.........	869,034	843,252	843,252
	3	Accounts receivable 2,786
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	3,204	2,786	2,786
	4	Pledges receivable
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	5	Grants receivable.................
	6	Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
		disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....
	7	Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
		Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
	8	Inventories for sale or use..............
	9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........
	10a	Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)	313,967	List of Attached Documents: // Content 411,641	417,343
	b	Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......	3,387,105	List of Attached Documents: // Content 4,449,560	6,732,343
	c	Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......	272,802	List of Attached Documents: // Content 408,131	486,441
	11	Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
	12	Investments—mortgage loans.............
	13	Investments—other (attach schedule)..........	163,571	List of Attached Documents: // Content 163,571	163,571
	14	Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 3,168,824
		Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) 2,085,709	1,103,501	List of Attached Documents: // Content 1,083,115	1,790,000
	15	Other assets (describe )	List of Attached Documents: // Content 726,961	List of Attached Documents: // Content 726,961	List of Attached Documents: // Content 726,961
	16	Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
		instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)	6,840,200	8,089,060	11,162,740
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........	4,065	4,591
	18	Grants payable.................
	19	Deferred revenue.................
	20	Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
	21	Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......
	22	Other liabilities (describe )
	23	Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........	4,065	4,591
		Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
	24	Net assets without donor restrictions...........
	25	Net assets with donor restrictions............
		Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
		and complete lines 26 through 30.
	26	Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........	0	0
	27	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund	0	0
	28	Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds	6,836,135	8,084,469
	29	Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions).....	6,836,135	8,084,469
	30	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).	6,840,200	8,089,060

Part III

Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............

6,836,135

Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................

1,248,334

Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)

Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................

8,084,469

Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)

Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, line 29, column (b) ..

8,084,469

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Part IV

Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income

(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate, 2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		(b) How acquired P—Purchase D—Donation	(c) Date acquired (mo., day, yr.)	(d) Date sold (mo., day, yr.)
1 a	American Tower Corp	P	2025-10-08	2025-12-12
b	Amgen Inc	P	2024-10-17	2025-05-13
c	iShares Core S&P Smallcap 600 Index	P	2024-03-25	2025-03-21
d	T Rowe Price Institutional Floating Rate Fund	P		2025-12-09
e	Vanguard S/T Inflation Protected Sec Admiral	P	2024-07-24	2025-01-03
	Brown Forman Corp	P	2022-10-20	2025-04-15
	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Market	P	2023-10-26	2025-03-21
	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Market	P		2025-06-10
	Ishares MSCI EAFE Value ETF	P	2023-10-26	2025-03-21
	Lockheed Martin Corp	P	2022-10-21	2025-12-12
	Morgan Stanley	P	2022-11-30	2025-01-03
	Northern Tr Corp	P	2022-10-21	2025-12-12
	Paccar Financial Corp	P	2022-10-21	2025-10-03
	Stryker Corporation	P	2024-10-17	2025-12-12
	United States Treasury Bill 2/28/30	P	2024-02-14	2025-12-12
	United States Treasury Bill 10/15/25	P	2022-10-19	2025-10-15
	Vanguard S/T Inflation Protected Sec Admiral	P	2023-12-27	2025-01-03

(e) Gross sales price		(g) Cost or other basis plus expense of sale	(h) Gain or (loss) (e) plus (f) minus (g)
a	24,853	24,840	13
b	25,465	25,755	-290
c	7,884	8,114	-230
d	77,872	78,121	-249
e	6,519	6,500	19
	25,000	24,809	191
	124,224	103,525	20,699
	75,330	63,610	11,720
	24,951	19,468	5,483
	25,562	24,961	601
	24,537	24,315	222
	25,052	24,590	462
	25,000	24,996	4
	25,101	24,746	355
	50,592	49,262	1,330
	50,000	49,942	58
	23,434	23,000	434

Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69			(l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus col. (k), but not less than -0-) or Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69	(j) Adjusted basis as of 12/31/69	(k) Excess of col. (i) over col. (j), if any
a			13
b			-290
c			-230
d			-249
e			19
			191
			20,699
			11,720
			5,483
			601
			222
			462
			4
			355
			1,330
			58
			434

2	Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7 If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7	2	40,822
3	Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
	If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 .........................		3	-737

Part V

Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)

1a	Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here and enter “N/A" on line 1.
	Date of ruling or determination letter: (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)	1	3,074
b	All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2	Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	2	0
3	Add lines 1 and 2...........................	3	3,074
4	Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)	4	0
5	Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- .....	5	3,074
6	Credits/Payments:

a	2025 estimated tax payments and 2024 overpayment credited to 2025	6a	2,240
b	Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source......	6b	0
c	Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)...	6c	0
d	Backup withholding erroneously withheld ..........	6d	0

7	Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d..............		7	2,240
8	Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached.		8	0
9	Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......		9	834
10	Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...		10
11	Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2026 estimated tax	Refunded	11
	For Refunded amount, also complete and attach Form 8050. See instructions.

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Part VI-A

Statements Regarding Activities

During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did

Yes

it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................

Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions

for the definition.................................

If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials

published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.

Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................

Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:

(1) On the foundation. $ 0(2) On foundation managers.$ 0

Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed

on foundation managers.$ 0

Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......

If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.

Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles

of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....

Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........

If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................

Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........

If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.

Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:

By language in the governing instrument, or

By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions

that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................

Yes

Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),

and Part XIV..................................

Yes

Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)

If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney

General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .

Yes

Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)

or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2025 or the taxable year beginning in 2025? See the instructions for Part XIII.

If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................

Yes

Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names

and addresses. ...............................

At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............

Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had

advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................

Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?

Yes

Website addresswww.avdowfamilyfoundation.org

The books are in care ofMr Rudy Radosa Telephone no. (989) 839-7444

Located at315 Post StreetMidlandMI ZIP+448640

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........

16 At any time during calendar year 2025, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo

a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................

16 No

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.

Yes

During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):

(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........

1a(1)

(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)

a disqualified person? ..............................

1a(2)

(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........

1a(3)

(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............

1a(4)

(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available

for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................

1a(5)

(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"

if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period

after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............

1a(6)

If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations

section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........

Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,

that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2025? .............

Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private

operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):

At the end of tax year 2025, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d

and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2025?....................

If "Yes," list the years 20, 20, 20, 20

Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)

(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)

to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............

If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.

20, 20, 20, 20

Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at

any time during the year? ..............................

If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2025 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation

or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved

by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)

the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Form 4720, Schedule C, to determine

if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2025.).....................

Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?

Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its

charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2025? ..

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Part VI-B

Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)

During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:

Yes

(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........

5a(1)

(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry

on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................

5a(2)

(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............

5a(3)

(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described

in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................

5a(4)

(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or

educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............

5a(5)

If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in

Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........

Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........

If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the

tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................

If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).

Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on

a personal benefit contract? .............................

Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....

If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.

At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....

Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or

excess parachute payment during the year? .........................

Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors

1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions

(a) Name and address	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
Michael Lloyd Dow	Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
7232 Boyne City Road Charlevoix,MI49720	Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
Bonnie Kendall Mills	Treasurer/Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
4702 Shadow Land Austin,TX78731	Treasurer/Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
Michael Lorence Dow	President/Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
1977 W Outer Drive Traverse City,MI49684	President/Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
Barbara Dow Carras	Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
2301 W Sugnet Midland,MI48640	Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
Christopher B Mills	Secretary/Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
2304 Janin Way Solvang,CA93463	Secretary/Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
John Carras	Trustee 1.00	0	0	0
3701 Valley Drive Midland,MI48640	Trustee 1.00	0	0	0

2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."


(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000	(b) Title, and average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Compensation	(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation	(e) Expense account, other allowances
Craig McDonald	Director 40.00	144,309	5,772	0
1521 W Carpenter Street Midland,MI48640	Director 40.00	144,309	5,772	0








Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................				0

Form 990-PF (2025)

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Part VII

Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)

3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services............. right arrow

Part VIII-A

Summary of Direct Charitable Activities

List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.	Expenses
1	Maintenance and preservation of the Alden B. Dow Home And Studio, including renovation of the first drafting room, painting, and other interior and exterior maintenance.	257,510
2	To continue to preserve the architectural records of Alden B. Dow and to properly process, organize and store these records for public access.	665,824
3	To provide educational services by assisting architectural researchers and students by conducting tours of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio.	132,041
4

Part VIII-B

Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)

Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.	Amount
1


2


All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3

Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................0

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Part IX

Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)

Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes:

Average monthly fair market value of securities...................

6,699,625

Average of monthly cash balances.......................

1,252,828

Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................

Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c).......................

7,952,453

Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and

1c (attach detailed explanation) .............

Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................

Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................

7,952,453

Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see

instructions) .............................

119,287

Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............

7,833,166

Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5 ................

391,658

Part X

Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here and do not complete this part.)

Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................

Tax on investment income for 2025 from Part V, line 5 .......

Income tax for 2025. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...

Add lines 2a and 2b............................

Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............

Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................

Add lines 3 and 4............................

Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions) .................

Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...

Part XI

Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)

Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:

Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, line 26, column (d) ..........

1,055,381

Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................

Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,

purposes...............................

Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:

Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................

Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................

Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......

1,055,381

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Part XII

Undistributed Income (see instructions)

		(a) Corpus	(b) Years prior to 2024	(c) 2024	(d) 2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Part X, line 7
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2025:
a Enter amount for 2024 only.......
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020......
b From 2021......
c From 2022......
d From 2023......
e From 2024......
f Total of lines 3a through e ........
4Qualifying distributions for 2025 from Part
XI, line 4: $
a Applied to 2024, but not more than line 2a
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election required—see instructions) .....
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election required—see instructions) ........
d Applied to 2025 distributable amount.....
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2025.
(If an amount appears in column (d), the same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract line 4b from line 2b ..........
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed income for which a notice of deficiency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been previously assessed......
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount —see instructions ...........
e Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract line 4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see instructions .............
f Undistributed income for 2025. Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must be distributed in 2026 ..........
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may be required - see instructions) .......
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2020 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2026. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2021 ....
b Excess from 2022 ....
c Excess from 2023 ....
d Excess from 2024 ....
e Excess from 2025 ....

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Part XIII

Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)

1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2025, enter the date of the ruling ......

1989-06-12

b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section 4942(j)(3) or4942(j)(5)

2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net income from Part I or the minimum investment return from Part IX for each year listed ..........	Tax year	Prior 3 years			(e) Total
	(a) 2025	(b) 2024	(c) 2023	(d) 2022	(e) Total
	373,092	271,383	224,261	127,909	996,645
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .......	317,128	230,676	190,622	108,723	847,148
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI, line 4 for each year listed .....	1,055,381	942,828	886,557	887,767	3,772,533
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt activities ..........	0	0	0	0	0
e Qualifying distributions made directly for active conduct of exempt activities. Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....	1,055,381	942,828	886,557	887,767	3,772,533
3 Complete 3a, 3b, or 3c for the alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......					0
(2) Value of assets qualifying under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)					0
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..	261,105	196,163	149,507	125,791	732,566
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross investment income (interest, dividends, rents, payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....					0
(2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as provided in section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....					0
(3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization					0
(4) Gross investment income					0

Part XIV

Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)

1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:

aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)

bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.

2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:

Check here if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d. See instructions

aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:

bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:

cAny submission deadlines:

dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:

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Part XIV

Supplementary Information (continued)

3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient	If recipient is an individual, show any relationship to any foundation manager or substantial contributor	Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
Name and address (home or business)		Foundation status of recipient	Purpose of grant or contribution	Amount
aPaid during the year

Total ................................. 3a				0

bApproved for future payment

Total ................................. 3b				0

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Part XV-A

Analysis of Income-Producing Activities

Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.	Unrelated business income		Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514		(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
1Program service revenue:	(a) Business code	(b) Amount	(c) Exclusion code	(d) Amount	(e) Related or exempt function income (See instructions.)
aArchitectural Tours			14	100,241
bGift Shop Sales			14	74,165
cProgram Services Fees			14	14,037
dLewis Exhibit			14	11,146
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies
2 Membership dues and assessments ....
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........			14	29,258
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....			14	165,431
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......
bNot debt-financed property.....
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7 Other investment income .....
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory ............			18	40,822
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11 Other revenue: aReimbursement			14	163,832
bOther Income			14	250
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..		0		599,182	0

13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................

599,182

(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)

Part XV-B

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes

Line No.	Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See instructions.)
1a	The foundation collects a nominal fee to help defray the cost of providing architectural tours of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio. Providing tours is in fulfillment of one of its purposes under 501 (c) (3); to encourage the study architect, Alden B. Dow.
1b	The foundation provides educational merchandise and souvenirs for purchase in the museum gift shop. Proceeds are reported as other income and help defray the costs of maintaining the home and studio.
1c	The foundation collects a nominal fee to help defray the cost of providing programming at the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio. Proceeds from these programs are reported as other income.
11b	The foundation has received reimbursements of various expenses paid during the year. The foundation is reporting the reimbursement as other income. The related gross expenses have been deducted accordingly.

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Part XVI

Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations

Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

Yes

Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(1) Cash...................................

1a(1)

(2) Other assets.................................

1a(2)

Other transactions:

(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................

1b(1)

(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................

1b(2)

(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................

1b(3)

(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................

1b(4)

(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................

1b(5)

(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................

1b(6)

Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.

(a) Line No.	(b) Amount involved	(c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization	(d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements

Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........Yes No

If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization	(b) Type of organization	(c) Description of relationship

Sign Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
				May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown below? See instructions. Yes No
	Signature of officer or trustee	Date	Title

Paid Preparer Use Only	Preparer's name	Preparer's Signature	Date	Check if self- employed	PTIN
	Firm's name				Firm's EIN
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization

Alden B and Vada B Dow
Creativity Foundation

Employer identification number

38-2852321

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... $

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 2025) Page 2

Name of organization Alden B and Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
1	Alden B and Vada B Dow Fund 315 Post Street Midland, MI48640	$ 12,700	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
2	Vada B Dow Charitable Unitrust 315 Post Street Midland, MI48640	$ 1,957,463	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization Alden B and Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation		Employer identification number 38-2852321

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization Alden B and Vada B Dow Creativity Foundation			Employer identification number 38-2852321
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Accounting Fees	14,620	1,462	0	13,158

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TY 2025 DepreciationSchedule

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Description of Property	Date Acquired	Cost or Other Basis	Prior Years' Depreciation	Computation Method	Rate / Life (# of years)	Current Year's Depreciation Expense	Adjusted Net Income
Building	1993-01-01	852,544	682,042	SL	40.000000000000	21,314	0
Land under building	1993-01-01	21,314		L		0	0
Audio/visual equipment	1993-08-01	657	657	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Draft room renov.	1994-05-15	11,392	8,725	SL	40.000000000000	285	0
Shed	1995-01-10	33,981	25,456	SL	40.000000000000	850	0
Yard equipment	1994-08-15	742	742	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Slide projector	1994-08-15	582	582	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Phones	1994-04-15	883	883	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Cleaning equipment	1994-11-15	318	318	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Water line	1995-06-10	8,700	8,700	SL	15.000000000000	0	0
Alarm system	1996-03-13	9,467	9,467	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Carpet	1996-06-10	15,130	15,130	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Architectural seat	1996-09-24	6,129	6,129	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Architectural files	1996-09-26	8,037	8,037	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Bridge to gardens	1996-12-10	1,760	1,760	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Projector/cart	1997-03-11	707	707	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Xerox copier	1997-05-02	2,400	2,400	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Trees	1997-06-20	2,130	2,130	SL	15.000000000000	0	0
Remove pool room	1997-02-28	67,053	46,654	SL	40.000000000000	1,676	0
Suitability study	2003-03-01	25,626	25,626	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
2006 Toyota truck	2006-04-21	15,206	15,206	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Air handling unit	2006-04-21	43,172	43,172	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Architectural environmental unit	2006-03-27	20,994	20,994	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Electrical study updates	2006-01-11	9,226	4,383	SL	40.000000000000	231	0
Windows and carpet	2006-12-19	54,723	54,723	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Roof repairs	2006-08-03	72,944	33,586	SL	40.000000000000	1,824	0
Terrace and covered walkway repairs	2006-10-18	123,632	123,632	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Gravely mower	2006-11-24	4,140	4,140	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Phone system	2006-12-15	17,938	17,938	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Salt spreader	2007-11-07	1,987	1,987	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Carpet	2007-09-19	11,182	11,182	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Bridge	2007-06-25	5,685	5,685	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
A/C enclosure	2007-08-09	6,922	6,922	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Welcome video	2007-08-06	10,100	10,100	SL	7.000000000000	0	0
Phone system	2007-02-28	9,324	9,324	SL	7.000000000000	0	0
Terrace	2007-07-06	26,469	26,469	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Sprinkler system	2007-10-18	24,047	24,047	SL	15.000000000000	0	0
Gift shop	2007-12-14	12,024	5,136	SL	40.000000000000	301	0
Flw Exh	2007-03-27	6,905	6,905	SL	7.000000000000	0	0
Shed	2008-09-04	89,129	36,394	SL	40.000000000000	2,228	0
1st Drafting room floor	2008-01-18	1,785	755	SL	40.000000000000	45	0
Roof repairs 2nd drafting	2008-07-07	17,219	7,102	SL	40.000000000000	430	0
Electrical study	2008-08-20	5,141	2,100	SL	40.000000000000	129	0
Landscaping - garage roof	2008-01-18	1,613	1,613	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Electrical study	2009-01-01	1,752	701	SL	40.000000000000	44	0
Lower terrace - Mr. Dow's office	2009-01-01	1,340	537	SL	40.000000000000	34	0
Photo exhibit	2009-01-01	2,786	2,786	SL	15.000000000000	0	0
Book advance	2009-01-01	164,999	164,999	SL	3.000000000000	0	0
Gift shop rennovations	2010-07-01	130,933	47,463	SL	40.000000000000	3,273	0
Entrance gate	2010-12-30	7,800	2,730	SL	40.000000000000	195	0
Living room ceiling	2010-07-01	3,120	1,131	SL	40.000000000000	78	0
Printer	2010-04-29	317	317	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Sander	2010-04-29	670	670	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Tunnel Repair	2010-12-08	23,000	8,098	SL	40.000000000000	575	0
Electrical study	2010-01-19	692	258	SL	40.000000000000	17	0
Truckster	2011-01-26	12,533	12,533	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Roof repairs	2011-12-29	25,680	8,346	SL	40.000000000000	642	0
Carpeting	2011-12-07	3,355	3,355	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
IT Cable	2011-12-29	4,089	4,089	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Landscaping	2011-07-20	5,000	5,000	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Phone system	2011-10-28	3,122	3,122	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Flooring	2011-10-26	2,000	658	SL	40.000000000000	50	0
Refridgerator	2011-10-25	1,050	1,050	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
White board	2012-06-29	5,507	5,507	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Tractor restoration	2012-04-23	7,196	7,196	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Improvements	2012-03-20	3,874	3,293	SL	15.000000000000	258	0
Canoes	2012-06-19	2,983	2,983	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Outdoor lighting	2012-08-13	14,005	14,005	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Roof	2012-06-29	17,000	10,625	SL	20.000000000000	850	0
Shed	2012-05-29	4,814	1,514	SL	40.000000000000	120	0
Living Room Ceiling	2013-02-07	4,210	1,254	SL	40.000000000000	105	0
Michigan Modern Exhibition	2013-01-17	20,000	20,000	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Energy Efficent Bulb Replacement	2013-02-07	9,905	9,905	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Demo if UniBlock & waterproofing of deck	2013-06-25	2,272	2,272	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Lawn Renovation	2013-08-06	6,774	6,774	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Indoor Garden	2013-10-07	55,004	55,004	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Covered Walkway	2013-12-19	4,716	4,716	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
iPads	2013-12-24	3,188	3,188	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Janitorial Equipment	2013-04-08	595	595	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Chainsaw, Edger, Etc.	2013-04-08	646	646	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Exterior Door & Related Items	2013-04-23	6,028	6,028	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Lawnmower	2014-03-21	7,502	7,502	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Lighting in front walkway	2014-09-15	4,875	1,259	SL	40.000000000000	122	0
Block Walkway Pond Repair	2014-11-25	59,555	15,013	SL	40.000000000000	1,489	0
Waterproofing Closet Crawl Space (Subroom)	2014-01-30	3,543	3,543	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
24 T* Ballasts in Living & Dining Rooms	2014-02-05	3,775	3,774	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
18" Drill Press	2014-02-05	1,409	1,409	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Security cameras around complex	2014-02-25	5,203	5,203	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Trees - Stanly Plum, Gala Apple, Fuji Apple	2014-06-16	2,062	1,443	SL	15.000000000000	137	0
Screen Porch Restoration	2014-07-22	23,355	6,082	SL	40.000000000000	584	0
Lawn Renovation in front of studio	2014-09-04	3,142	3,142	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Roof Repair	2014-10-07	5,414	1,387	SL	40.000000000000	135	0
Glass Replacement	2015-09-10	1,001	234	SL	40.000000000000	25	0
Maid's Room - Plaster	2015-02-04	1,920	476	SL	40.000000000000	48	0
Chairs - Craig & Beth	2015-05-11	603	583	SL	10.000000000000	20	0
Snowblower	2015-01-08	3,008	3,008	SL	10.000000000000	0	0
Chair Recovering - Barb's Room	2015-04-23	934	902	SL	10.000000000000	32	0
Parapet Flashing	2015-11-06	3,750	3,438	SL	10.000000000000	312	0
Chair Recoverings - Reception Area	2016-02-25	8,797	7,771	SL	10.000000000000	880	0
Unifi Access Points	2016-06-13	411	411	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Yammar Tractor LX4500	2016-01-05	21,400	19,260	SL	10.000000000000	2,140	0
Bamboo Curtains	2016-02-05	56,988	50,815	SL	10.000000000000	5,699	0
Silk Draperies - Lloyd's bedroom	2016-11-16	1,970	1,592	SL	10.000000000000	197	0
Push Mower	2016-02-17	300	265	SL	10.000000000000	30	0
Backpack Blower	2016-11-03	500	408	SL	10.000000000000	50	0
Walker Lawn Mower	2016-10-25	11,489	9,383	SL	10.000000000000	1,149	0
Reception Area Roof Repair	2016-06-02	10,100	2,168	SL	40.000000000000	253	0
Living Room Roof Repair	2016-12-29	30,448	6,089	SL	40.000000000000	761	0
Sprout Construction	2016-05-13	6,800	5,893	SL	10.000000000000	680	0
Hydronic B&G Pump	2016-11-03	2,931	2,394	SL	10.000000000000	293	0
Parking Lot Drain Repair	2016-10-25	5,900	3,212	SL	15.000000000000	393	0
Living Room Painting	2017-02-10	1,700	337	SL	40.000000000000	43	0
Living Room Roof Repair	2017-05-24	755	143	SL	40.000000000000	19	0
Living Room Roof Repair	2017-02-07	5,450	1,078	SL	40.000000000000	136	0
Sprout Construction	2017-05-22	7,200	5,460	SL	10.000000000000	720	0
TRV-16 16mm Digital Projector	2017-10-27	500	500	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
John Deere Gator	2017-12-29	6,400	4,480	SL	10.000000000000	640	0
Alarm System Installation	2017-10-02	6,184	4,483	SL	10.000000000000	618	0
Alarm System Installation	2017-10-02	1,646	1,194	SL	10.000000000000	165	0
Alarm Installation	2017-12-21	4,979	3,486	SL	10.000000000000	498	0
Camera Installation	2017-10-02	760	551	SL	10.000000000000	76	0
Camera Installation	2017-10-02	630	457	SL	10.000000000000	63	0
Installation 2 heaters in Groundskeeper garag	2017-12-08	2,256	399	SL	40.000000000000	56	0
Major Roof Repair to Living Room	2018-01-24	2,150	372	SL	40.000000000000	54	0
New Carpeting Reception	2018-05-23	4,663	768	SL	40.000000000000	117	0
Carpeting Maid's Quarters & Director's Office	2018-12-19	9,591	1,439	SL	40.000000000000	240	0
Maid's Quarter's Renovations	2018-08-21	15,000	2,375	SL	40.000000000000	375	0
Maid's Quarter's Renovation Wood	2018-12-13	450	68	SL	40.000000000000	11	0
Cases to Hold Hallet Drawings Maid's Quarters	2018-10-25	3,994	2,463	SL	10.000000000000	399	0
Canopy for John Deere Tractor	2018-02-07	468	324	SL	10.000000000000	47	0
Laptop for CRM	2018-05-23	934	934	SL	5.000000000000	0	0
Copper Roof Repair Kitchen Area	2018-11-06	7,675	1,183	SL	40.000000000000	192	0
Knoll Fabric - Pillows and Chair Recovering	2018-08-02	3,577	2,296	SL	10.000000000000	358	0
2 red chairs and 1 orange chair Reupholstered	2018-10-19	2,282	1,407	SL	10.000000000000	228	0
Playroom/Theater - 12 Pillows and fabric	2018-11-06	1,092	673	SL	10.000000000000	109	0
Rotary Hammer Drill	2018-04-27	423	282	SL	10.000000000000	42	0
Install Compressor on Archives Liebert Unit	2018-12-28	2,511	377	SL	40.000000000000	63	0
High Pressure Switch and Humidifier Canistor	2018-12-28	1,846	277	SL	40.000000000000	46	0
2 Comfortaire Room Air Conditioners	2019-11-29	2,500	2,500	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Installation of 2 Comfortaire Room Air Condit	2019-11-29	1,386	1,386	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Chainsaw	2019-02-15	608	608	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Fascia Board for Outside Living Room Restorat	2019-05-24	680	98	SL	39.000000000000	17	0
Roof materials for living room	2019-07-22	9,875	1,382	SL	39.000000000000	253	0
New Carapeting for Studio Reception	2019-08-01	1,240	171	SL	39.000000000000	32	0
Restoration of Trellis off the pond	2019-12-06	18,395	2,378	SL	39.000000000000	472	0
Replace refrigerator in home & studio kitchen	2019-12-26	11,863	1,533	SL	39.000000000000	304	0
Pillows restoration	2019-08-29	173	173	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Prepayment closet materials for front office	2019-11-22	4,000	4,000	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Edge Grain Fir for Donation Box	2019-11-29	340	340	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Fabric and Work for Draperies Mrs. Dow's Dres	2019-12-06	852	852	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
New Shed Door	2019-12-18	5,600	724	SL	39.000000000000	144	0
Design and Rendering of New Lobby Closet	2019-11-14	450	60	SL	39.000000000000	12	0
Trellis Copper removal and reinstall	2020-07-21	51,445	5,881	SL	39.000000000000	1,319	0
Demolition and replace trellis electrical	2020-07-21	1,775	203	SL	39.000000000000	46	0
Restoration of Trellis	2020-06-25	35,695	4,157	SL	39.000000000000	915	0
Trellis Restoration	2020-07-17	44,601	5,099	SL	39.000000000000	1,144	0
Trellis Restoration Wood Refinishing	2020-02-20	1,500	187	SL	39.000000000000	38	0
Refinishing of Trellis Wood	2020-06-25	1,000	117	SL	39.000000000000	26	0
Chair Fabric in Lloyd's Room	2020-09-11	499		NC	0 %	0	0
Red Fabric for Benches in 2nd Drafting Room	2020-09-24	315		NC	0 %	0	0
Vertical Grain Fir for Cabinet in Reception	2020-01-23	135	17	SL	39.000000000000	3	0
Reception Area Closet	2020-02-14	8,000	1,000	SL	39.000000000000	205	0
City of Midland New Meter -Irrigation System	2020-09-24	4,806	529	SL	39.000000000000	123	0
New Blower	2020-11-16	1,500	1,500	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Install new A/C in Mike's Bedroom	2020-08-19	1,644	184	SL	39.000000000000	42	0
Lawn Mower	2020-03-16	299	299	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Equipment Docking Station, Keyboard and Mouse	2020-02-14	180	180	200DB	5.000000000000	0	0
Installation of New Internet Phone System	2020-08-07	2,849	2,849	200DB	5.000000000000	0	0
Power Supply for New Phone System	2020-08-07	64	64	200DB	5.000000000000	0	0
New Air Conditioners for Kitchen/Guest Bed	2021-06-22	1,835	167	SL	39.000000000000	47	0
Roof repairs - capping ends	2021-08-27	6,717	581	SL	39.000000000000	172	0
Replace 3 windows in Entry Way	2021-01-26	580	59	SL	39.000000000000	15	0
Refridgerator for Barn	2021-07-09	161	110	200DB	7.000000000000	15	0
LCD Projector from Target	2021-11-16	111	111	200DB	5.000000000000	0	0
Cushions restoration second drafting room	2021-02-11	1,076	1,076	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Yellow silk fabric for Comforters	2021-03-17	1,422	1,422	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Guest Bedroom Replacement Blinds	2021-03-19	1,415	973	200DB	7.000000000000	126	0
Quilting for 2 Comforters	2021-08-05	500	500	200DB	7.000000000000	0	0
Audio headsets for tours	2021-08-27	7,790	7,790	200DB	5.000000000000	0	0
Replacement monument on Sprout	2021-08-27	2,453	212	SL	39.000000000000	63	0
Framing of photos in Mr. Dow's Office	2021-10-12	539	370	200DB	7.000000000000	48	0
Restoration of Japanese Screen in Guest Bed	2021-08-27	5,500	476	SL	39.000000000000	141	0
Boilers - HVAC Project Partial 3 Lochinvar	2022-11-30	119,682	6,521	SL	39.000000000000	3,069	0
Consulting Engineer Study 1 of 3	2022-01-12	8,015	608	SL	39.000000000000	206	0
Consulting Engineer Study 2 of 3	2022-03-15	1,504	108	SL	39.000000000000	39	0
Consulting Engineer Study 3 of 3	2022-08-17	360	22	SL	39.000000000000	9	0
Liebert Environmental System - Archives	2023-12-29	28,037	749	SL	39.000000000000	719	0
Refinished floor in drafting room #2	2024-01-29	4,270	105	SL	39.000000000000	109	0
Total asphalt resurfacing	2024-06-03	8,433	117	SL	39.000000000000	216	0
Repair drafting room #1 roof	2024-07-03	4,795	56	SL	39.000000000000	123	0
New Kitchen Floor Installed	2024-01-25	12,853	316	SL	39.000000000000	329	0
MITCON New Computers	2024-02-12	11,116	2,038	SL	5.000000000000	2,223	0
MITCON New Computer	2024-07-01	2,633	263	SL	5.000000000000	527	0
New Air Conditioner - Studio Cost & Install	2024-06-10	62,158	863	SL	39.000000000000	1,594	0
Refinish floor in drafting room #2	2025-01-17	4,667		SL	39.000000000000	115	115
Refinish floor in drafting room #1	2025-01-22	4,306		SL	39.000000000000	106	106
New seasonal carpet for porch	2025-05-21	4,996		200DB	5.000000000000	999	5,995
New AC units guest bedroom/living	2025-08-25	38,417		SL	39.000000000000	369	369

- TIN:

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Name of Bond	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
DTE Energy	25,675	25,639
Goldman Sachs Group Inc	23,447	24,626
JPMorgan Chase	24,584	25,309
Morgan Stanley Series 10	25,376	25,797
Northern Trust	0	73,953
Wells Fargo & Co	25,240	25,765
CB Richard Ellis Svcs Inc	25,477	25,922
Vulcan Materials	25,770	25,667
Starbucks Corp	24,877	25,539
Republic Svcs Inc	25,145	25,591
Consumers Energy Co	25,274	25,297
Pepsico Inc	25,484	25,525
Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF	131,782	131,811

- TIN:

TY 2025 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Name of Stock	End of Year Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	1,364,222	2,707,320
ICVT iShares Conv Bond ETF	81,452	96,924
PFF iShares Pref Inc ETF	76,772	77,028
VTAPX Vanguard S/T Inf Prot Adm	43,568	42,996
EFG iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF	181,919	241,169
IEMG iShares Core MSCI EM Mkt	286,252	412,462
EFV iShares Core MSCI EAFE Value ETF	178,548	263,717
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF	254,949	358,576
iShares Core S&P 500 index	1,541,432	1,965,778
iShares Core S&P Sm 600 Index	156,477	200,580
iShares Core S&P Midcap 400 Index	264,986	346,302
SPDR Portfolio Developed ETF	12,483	12,568
Virtus AlphaSimplex Managed Futures R6	6,500	6,923

- TIN:

TY 2025 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

411,641

US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

417,343

State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

- TIN:

TY 2025 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Category/ Item	Listed at Cost or FMV	Book Value	End of Year Fair Market Value
Art's & Artifacts	AT COST	163,571	163,571

- TIN:

TY 2025 LandEtcSchedule2

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Category / Item	Cost / Other Basis	Accumulated Depreciation	Book Value
Building	852,544	703,356	149,188
Land under building	21,314	0	21,314
Audio/visual equipment	657	657	0
Draft room renov.	11,392	9,010	2,382
Shed	33,981	26,306	7,675
Yard equipment	742	742	0
Slide projector	582	582	0
Phones	883	883	0
Cleaning equipment	318	318	0
Water line	8,700	8,700	0
Alarm system	9,467	9,467	0
Carpet	15,130	15,130	0
Architectural seat	6,129	6,129	0
Architectural files	8,037	8,037	0
Bridge to gardens	1,760	1,760	0
Projector/cart	707	707	0
Xerox copier	2,400	2,400	0
Trees	2,130	2,130	0
Remove pool room	67,053	48,330	18,723
Suitability study	25,626	25,626	0
2006 Toyota truck	15,206	15,206	0
Air handling unit	43,172	43,172	0
Architectural environmental unit	20,994	20,994	0
Electrical study updates	9,226	4,614	4,612
Windows and carpet	54,723	54,723	0
Roof repairs	72,944	35,410	37,534
Terrace and covered walkway repairs	123,632	123,632	0
Gravely mower	4,140	4,140	0
Phone system	17,938	17,938	0
Salt spreader	1,987	1,987	0
Carpet	11,182	11,182	0
Bridge	5,685	5,685	0
A/C enclosure	6,922	6,922	0
Welcome video	10,100	10,100	0
Phone system	9,324	9,324	0
Terrace	26,469	26,469	0
Sprinkler system	24,047	24,047	0
Gift shop	12,024	5,437	6,587
Flw Exh	6,905	6,905	0
Shed	89,129	38,622	50,507
1st Drafting room floor	1,785	800	985
Roof repairs 2nd drafting	17,219	7,532	9,687
Electrical study	5,141	2,229	2,912
Landscaping - garage roof	1,613	1,613	0
Electrical study	1,752	745	1,007
Lower terrace - Mr. Dow's office	1,340	571	769
Photo exhibit	2,786	2,786	0
Book advance	164,999	164,999	0
Gift shop rennovations	130,933	50,736	80,197
Entrance gate	7,800	2,925	4,875
Living room ceiling	3,120	1,209	1,911
Printer	317	317	0
Sander	670	670	0
Tunnel Repair	23,000	8,673	14,327
Electrical study	692	275	417
Truckster	12,533	12,533	0
Roof repairs	25,680	8,988	16,692
Carpeting	3,355	3,355	0
IT Cable	4,089	4,089	0
Landscaping	5,000	5,000	0
Phone system	3,122	3,122	0
Flooring	2,000	708	1,292
Refridgerator	1,050	1,050	0
White board	5,507	5,507	0
Tractor restoration	7,196	7,196	0
Improvements	3,874	3,551	323
Canoes	2,983	2,983	0
Outdoor lighting	14,005	14,005	0
Roof	17,000	11,475	5,525
Shed	4,814	1,634	3,180
Living Room Ceiling	4,210	1,359	2,851
Michigan Modern Exhibition	20,000	20,000	0
Energy Efficent Bulb Replacement	9,905	9,905	0
Demo if UniBlock & waterproofing of deck	2,272	2,272	0
Lawn Renovation	6,774	6,774	0
Indoor Garden	55,004	55,004	0
Covered Walkway	4,716	4,716	0
iPads	3,188	3,188	0
Janitorial Equipment	595	595	0
Chainsaw, Edger, Etc.	646	646	0
Exterior Door & Related Items	6,028	6,028	0
Lawnmower	7,502	7,502	0
Lighting in front walkway	4,875	1,381	3,494
Block Walkway Pond Repair	59,555	16,502	43,053
Waterproofing Closet Crawl Space (Subroom)	3,543	3,543	0
24 T* Ballasts in Living & Dining Rooms	3,775	3,774	1
18" Drill Press	1,409	1,409	0
Security cameras around complex	5,203	5,203	0
Trees - Stanly Plum, Gala Apple, Fuji Apple	2,062	1,580	482
Screen Porch Restoration	23,355	6,666	16,689
Lawn Renovation in front of studio	3,142	3,142	0
Roof Repair	5,414	1,522	3,892
Glass Replacement	1,001	259	742
Maid's Room - Plaster	1,920	524	1,396
Chairs - Craig & Beth	603	603	0
Snowblower	3,008	3,008	0
Chair Recovering - Barb's Room	934	934	0
Parapet Flashing	3,750	3,750	0
Chair Recoverings - Reception Area	8,797	8,651	146
Unifi Access Points	411	411	0
Yammar Tractor LX4500	21,400	21,400	0
Bamboo Curtains	56,988	56,514	474
Silk Draperies - Lloyd's bedroom	1,970	1,789	181
Push Mower	300	295	5
Backpack Blower	500	458	42
Walker Lawn Mower	11,489	10,532	957
Reception Area Roof Repair	10,100	2,421	7,679
Living Room Roof Repair	30,448	6,850	23,598
Sprout Construction	6,800	6,573	227
Hydronic B&G Pump	2,931	2,687	244
Parking Lot Drain Repair	5,900	3,605	2,295
Living Room Painting	1,700	380	1,320
Living Room Roof Repair	755	162	593
Living Room Roof Repair	5,450	1,214	4,236
Sprout Construction	7,200	6,180	1,020
TRV-16 16mm Digital Projector	500	500	0
John Deere Gator	6,400	5,120	1,280
Alarm System Installation	6,184	5,101	1,083
Alarm System Installation	1,646	1,359	287
Alarm Installation	4,979	3,984	995
Camera Installation	760	627	133
Camera Installation	630	520	110
Installation 2 heaters in Groundskeeper garag	2,256	455	1,801
Major Roof Repair to Living Room	2,150	426	1,724
New Carpeting Reception	4,663	885	3,778
Carpeting Maid's Quarters & Director's Office	9,591	1,679	7,912
Maid's Quarter's Renovations	15,000	2,750	12,250
Maid's Quarter's Renovation Wood	450	79	371
Cases to Hold Hallet Drawings Maid's Quarters	3,994	2,862	1,132
Canopy for John Deere Tractor	468	371	97
Laptop for CRM	934	934	0
Copper Roof Repair Kitchen Area	7,675	1,375	6,300
Knoll Fabric - Pillows and Chair Recovering	3,577	2,654	923
2 red chairs and 1 orange chair Reupholstered	2,282	1,635	647
Playroom/Theater - 12 Pillows and fabric	1,092	782	310
Rotary Hammer Drill	423	324	99
Install Compressor on Archives Liebert Unit	2,511	440	2,071
High Pressure Switch and Humidifier Canistor	1,846	323	1,523
2 Comfortaire Room Air Conditioners	2,500	2,500	0
Installation of 2 Comfortaire Room Air Condit	1,386	1,386	0
Chainsaw	608	608	0
Fascia Board for Outside Living Room Restorat	680	115	565
Roof materials for living room	9,875	1,635	8,240
New Carapeting for Studio Reception	1,240	203	1,037
Restoration of Trellis off the pond	18,395	2,850	15,545
Replace refrigerator in home & studio kitchen	11,863	1,837	10,026
Pillows restoration	173	173	0
Prepayment closet materials for front office	4,000	4,000	0
Edge Grain Fir for Donation Box	340	340	0
Fabric and Work for Draperies Mrs. Dow's Dres	852	852	0
New Shed Door	5,600	868	4,732
Design and Rendering of New Lobby Closet	450	72	378
Trellis Copper removal and reinstall	51,445	7,200	44,245
Demolition and replace trellis electrical	1,775	249	1,526
Restoration of Trellis	35,695	5,072	30,623
Trellis Restoration	44,601	6,243	38,358
Trellis Restoration Wood Refinishing	1,500	225	1,275
Refinishing of Trellis Wood	1,000	143	857
Chair Fabric in Lloyd's Room	499	0	499
Red Fabric for Benches in 2nd Drafting Room	315	0	315
Vertical Grain Fir for Cabinet in Reception	135	20	115
Reception Area Closet	8,000	1,205	6,795
City of Midland New Meter -Irrigation System	4,806	652	4,154
New Blower	1,500	1,500	0
Install new A/C in Mike's Bedroom	1,644	226	1,418
Lawn Mower	299	299	0
Equipment Docking Station, Keyboard and Mouse	180	180	0
Installation of New Internet Phone System	2,849	2,849	0
Power Supply for New Phone System	64	64	0
New Air Conditioners for Kitchen/Guest Bed	1,835	214	1,621
Roof repairs - capping ends	6,717	753	5,964
Replace 3 windows in Entry Way	580	74	506
Refridgerator for Barn	161	125	36
LCD Projector from Target	111	111	0
Cushions restoration second drafting room	1,076	1,076	0
Yellow silk fabric for Comforters	1,422	1,422	0
Guest Bedroom Replacement Blinds	1,415	1,099	316
Quilting for 2 Comforters	500	500	0
Audio headsets for tours	7,790	7,790	0
Replacement monument on Sprout	2,453	275	2,178
Framing of photos in Mr. Dow's Office	539	418	121
Restoration of Japanese Screen in Guest Bed	5,500	617	4,883
Boilers - HVAC Project Partial 3 Lochinvar	119,682	9,590	110,092
Consulting Engineer Study 1 of 3	8,015	814	7,201
Consulting Engineer Study 2 of 3	1,504	147	1,357
Consulting Engineer Study 3 of 3	360	31	329
Liebert Environmental System - Archives	28,037	1,468	26,569
Refinished floor in drafting room #2	4,270	214	4,056
Total asphalt resurfacing	8,433	333	8,100
Repair drafting room #1 roof	4,795	179	4,616
New Kitchen Floor Installed	12,853	645	12,208
MITCON New Computers	11,116	4,261	6,855
MITCON New Computer	2,633	790	1,843
New Air Conditioner - Studio Cost & Install	62,158	2,457	59,701
Refinish floor in drafting room #2	4,667	115	4,552
Refinish floor in drafting room #1	4,306	106	4,200
New seasonal carpet for porch	4,996	999	3,997
New AC units guest bedroom/living	38,417	369	38,048

- TIN:

TY 2025 LegalFeesSchedule

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Legal Fees	2,522	0	0	2,522

- TIN:

TY 2025 OtherAssetsSchedule

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Description	Beginning of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Book Value	End of Year - Fair Market Value
Program related investment of land	726,961	726,961	726,961

- TIN:

TY 2025 OtherExpensesSchedule

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Description	Revenue and Expenses per Books	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
House and ground maintenance	34,564	34,564
Gas and electric	63,932	63,932
Telephone	2,405	2,405
Waste	1,394	1,394
Water	5,171	5,171
Insurance	26,814	26,814
Public relations	82,320	82,320
Dues and subscriptions	1,170	1,170
Physical plant maintenance	31,728	31,728
Education	9,517	9,517
Purchases for resale	30,366	30,366
Security	6,414	6,414
Administrative costs 401(k)	2,572	2,572
Contingency	38,737	38,737
Special projects	22,859	22,859
Postage	1,348	1,348
Miscellaneous	549	549
Lewis exhibit expenses	11,057	11,057

- TIN:

TY 2025 OtherIncomeSchedule2

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Description	Revenue And Expenses Per Books	Adjusted Net Income
Architectural Tours	100,241	100,241
Gift Shop Sales	74,165	74,165
Program Services Fees	14,037	14,037
Lewis Exhibit	11,146	11,146
Reimbursement	163,832	163,832
Other Income	250	250

- TIN:

TY 2025 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Category	Amount	Net Investment Income	Adjusted Net Income	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Archive Consultants	25,820	0	0	25,820
Bank Custodial Fees	19,495	12,867	0	6,628

- TIN:

TY 2025 TaxesSchedule

Name:

Alden B and Vada B Dow

Creativity Foundation

EIN:

38-2852321

Category	Amount	Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Payroll Taxes	47,602	47,602
Taxes - Excise Tax	5,660	0
Taxes - Sales Tax	4,800	4,800