Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation
Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Savannah, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3.0M.
Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation at a glance
In short: Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation gave $3.0M across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,045,000
- +2253.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- -83.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,015,000
- +14019.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,425,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (53% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Don & Melissa Howell Foundation ($1.4M). Together the top 3 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2020) to $3.0M (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Don & Melissa Howell Foundation Savannah, GA | Operations | $1,425,000 |
| Jennifer Howell Harding Foundation Washington, MI | Operations | $1,425,000 |
| Robin Howell Foundation Atlanta, GA | Operations | $195,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $563,595 | $3,046,032 | $3,045,000 | 3 | $3,045,000 | — | $27,522 |
| 2020 | $2,482,437 | $51,583 | $133,491 | $129,400 | 18 | — | $50,196 | $130,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation is led by Don N. Howell Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Don N. Howell Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Barbara N. Howell (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Don N. Howell (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation
How much does Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation give each year?
Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation gave $3.0M across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $129K across 18 grants.
What is Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation's typical grant size?
Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,425,000, and its average grant was $1,015,000, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation give grants?
Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (47%).
Does Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
How much is Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation's EIN?
Barbara N and Don N Howell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6203025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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