Dewey Howard Educational Trust
Dewey Howard Educational Trust is a private foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K.
Dewey Howard Educational Trust at a glance
In short: Dewey Howard Educational Trust gave $15K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $14,790
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $4,930
- Median grant
- $4,930
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Dewey Howard Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Aurora University ($5K). Together the top 3 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora University Aurora, IL | Educational | $4,930 |
| Aurora West School District 129 Aurora, IL | Educational | $4,930 |
| East Aurora School District 131 Aurora, IL | Educational | $4,930 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $42 | $18,362 | $14,790 | 3 | $250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dewey Howard Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $250 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dewey Howard Educational Trust's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on the 2020 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2020 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $1K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dewey Howard Educational Trust
How much does Dewey Howard Educational Trust give each year?
Dewey Howard Educational Trust gave $15K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Dewey Howard Educational Trust's typical grant size?
Dewey Howard Educational Trust's median grant in 2020 was $4,930, and its average grant was $4,930, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dewey Howard Educational Trust give grants?
Dewey Howard Educational Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Aurora, IL (3 grants).
Does Dewey Howard Educational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Dewey Howard Educational Trust's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
How much is Dewey Howard Educational Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Dewey Howard Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $250 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dewey Howard Educational Trust's EIN?
Dewey Howard Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6449286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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