Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family
Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family is a private foundation based in Graham, North Carolina. Its 2023 filing reports 17 grants totaling $13,308, with most grant dollars going to recipients in North Carolina.
Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family at a glance
In short: Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family gave $13K across 17 grants in 2023 (avg $782.824), mostly in North Carolina. 31% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $13,308
- -46.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 17
- -29.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $783
- -24.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $319,824
- +6.7% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (96% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists no specified format for application materials, no specified submission deadline, and no specified limitations on awards. It directs applicants to contact the foundation.
- Contact
Application contact: Julia Howard
Mailing address: 915 Southern High School Rd, Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 227-4027
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Crossroads Sexual Assualt Response ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 74 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 2% to Florida, and 2% to Tennessee. Listed North Carolina recipients were in Burlington, Greensboro, Mebane, Snow Camp, Graham, and Alamance.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $560; repeat grants $864. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $700 repeat.
- 69% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−6%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $36K (2021). In 2023 it made 17 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Sexual Assualt Response Burlington, NC | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Alamance CO Burlington, NC | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greensboro, NC | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Family Abuse Services of Burlington, NC | Youth Substance Abuse Prevention | $1,000 |
| Hawfields Civitans Mebane, NC | General Budget | $1,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Residental Treatment Services Burlington, NC | Facility Furnishings | $1,000 |
| Alamance Citizens for a Drug Free Snow Camp, NC | General Fund | $700 |
| First United Methodist Ch Graham, NC | General Fund | $700 |
| Alamance Arts Graham, NC | General Fund | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $319,824 | $21,961 | $17,358 | $13,308 | 17 | $13,308 | $14,777 | $15,018 |
| 2022 | $299,608 | $21,934 | $29,269 | $24,707 | 24 | $24,707 | $9,928 | $14,518 |
| 2021 | $306,943 | $38,579 | $40,138 | $35,658 | 17 | $35,658 | $25,017 | $19,051 |
| 2020 | $308,502 | $16,651 | $18,057 | $14,125 | 16 | — | $12,719 | $17,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations and activities including sexual assault response, meals for older adults, Alzheimer’s services, substance-use prevention, and scholarships.
Among the grantees, Alamance Citizens for a Drug Free describes its mission as providing community information and education on preventing underage drinking and other substance use and abuse. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Special Olympics North Carolina describes its mission as providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $13,308. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,000, with a median grant of $700. The largest listed grants were $2,000 each to Crossroads Sexual Assault Response and Meals on Wheels of Alamance County. Other listed awards included $1,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association, Family Abuse Services of, Hawfields Civitans, an individual recipient for scholarships, and Residential Treatment Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists MELANIE H COOK as director.
Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family is led by Melanie H. Cook, Director on the 2023 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Melanie H. Cook
Director
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julia B. Howard (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family
How much does Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family give each year?
Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family gave $13K across 17 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $25K across 24 grants.
What is Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family's typical grant size?
Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family's median grant in 2023 was $700, and its average grant was $783, across 17 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family that year got $560 on average.
Where does Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family give grants?
Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family gives mostly in North Carolina: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, NC (5 grants) and Graham, NC (3 grants).
Does Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family's largest grantees?
Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family's largest 2023 grantees include Crossroads Sexual Assualt Response ($2,000), Meals on Wheels of Alamance CO ($2,000) and Alzheimer's Association ($1,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family?
Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family reported $320K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations and activities including sexual assault response, meals for older adults, Alzheimer’s services, substance-use prevention, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family?
The 2023 filing lists no specified format for application materials, no specified submission deadline, and no specified limitations on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family's EIN?
Calvin W and Julia B Howard Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2838837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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