Edward Dowd
Edward Dowd (born 1945)[1] is a real estate investor, financier, and philanthropist. Born in San Francisco and raised in Salinas, California graduating from Palma School in 1963. Edward Dowd served in the Air Force and received a bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University (SCU). After college he pursued a career in finance and investment real estate.
Philanthropy[edit]
Edward Dowd funded facilities for medical providers that help patients manage their multiple sclerosis. In 2007 Ed donated 4.1 million dollars towards the Camino Medical Group facility in Mountain View, which included a glass sculpture, titled “Joyous” by artist Dale Chihuly.[2]
In 2016 a 45,000 square foot Edward M. Dowd Art and Art History building opened that was made possible by a 12 million dollar donation from SCU alumni Edward Dowd. Construction included a sculpture by Dale Chihuly, titled “Persian and Horn Chandelier”.[3]
A three million gift to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the largest gift the Society has ever received from an individual, created the Edward M. Dowd Personal Advocate Program. This program provides assistance to people who are living with complex challenges of MS. The program aims to increase independent living capabilities and quality of life for people affected by MS.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ "The Free Library". Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ↑ "Portrait of Courage: Ed Dowd fights multiple sclerosis while focusing on philanthropy". Los Altos Town Crier Crier. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ↑ "SCU Sculpture Garden A Gift To Campus And Community". The Silicon Valley Voice. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ↑ "The personal touch". Momentum Magazine. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
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