Ernest J and Dores H Howard
Ernest J and Dores H Howard is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. In 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $41,000 to charitable organizations, primarily in South Carolina.
Ernest J and Dores H Howard at a glance
In short: Ernest J and Dores H Howard gave $41K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in South Carolina. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,000
- +36.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,733
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $662,272
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ernest J and Dores H Howard
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 98 Carpin Drive, Greenville, SC 29611
Phone: (864) 363-2525
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ernest J and Dores H Howard funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Davids Table ($14K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 5% to New York, 5% to North Carolina, and 1% to Maryland. Listed South Carolina recipients were primarily in Greenville, with one in Greer.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ernest J and Dores H Howard open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $41K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Davids Table Greenville, SC | Support | $14,000 |
| YMCA Say Yes to Recess Greenville, SC | Support | $4,000 |
| St Anthony's Catholic Church Greenville, SC | Support | $3,000 |
| St Rafka Maronite Church Greer, SC | Support | $3,000 |
| Upstate Forever Greenville, SC | Support | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church Greenville, SC | Support | $3,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Greenville, SC | Support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Support | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Support | $2,000 |
| Greenville Humane Society Greenville, SC | Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $662,272 | $25,770 | $44,201 | $41,000 | 15 | $43,850 | $21,044 | $33,365 |
| 2024 | $642,063 | $1,893 | $31,529 | $30,000 | 10 | $31,500 | $25,243 | $31,503 |
| 2023 | $582,480 | $24,380 | $40,520 | $37,250 | 12 | $39,325 | $24,380 | $28,873 |
| 2022 | $640,399 | $49,711 | $43,877 | $39,000 | 16 | $39,195 | $47,956 | $32,128 |
| 2021 | $695,413 | $27,991 | $40,032 | $38,000 | 13 | $38,030 | $27,335 | $31,653 |
| 2020 | $629,303 | $11,395 | $32,916 | $28,500 | 11 | — | $20,964 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ernest J and Dores H Howard reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state its own mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. David’s Table describes itself as a Christian ministry serving youth with physical and developmental disabilities. Upstate Forever describes its mission as protecting critical lands, waters, and the unique character of South Carolina’s Upstate. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid. Project Host describes its work as using food to nourish people experiencing hunger and train unemployed people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $41,000 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $14,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest listed grants were $14,000 to David’s Table; $4,000 to YMCA Say Yes to Recess; $3,000 each to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, St. Rafka Maronite Church, Upstate Forever, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church; and $2,000 each to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse, and Greenville Humane Society. It also gave $1,000 to Christ on Main and $500 to Project Host.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carole H Lyles, Ann Marie Howard, and Cathy Howard as trustees.
Ernest J and Dores H Howard's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Marie Howard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole H. Lyles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Howard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ernest J and Dores H Howard
How much does Ernest J and Dores H Howard give each year?
Ernest J and Dores H Howard gave $41K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 10 grants.
What is Ernest J and Dores H Howard's typical grant size?
Ernest J and Dores H Howard's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,733, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ernest J and Dores H Howard that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ernest J and Dores H Howard give grants?
Ernest J and Dores H Howard gives mostly in South Carolina: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (10 grants).
Does Ernest J and Dores H Howard give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Ernest J and Dores H Howard's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (14 grants).
Who are Ernest J and Dores H Howard's largest grantees?
Ernest J and Dores H Howard's largest 2025 grantees include Davids Table ($14,000), YMCA Say Yes to Recess ($4,000) and St Anthony's Catholic Church ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ernest J and Dores H Howard?
Ernest J and Dores H Howard reported $662K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ernest J and Dores H Howard fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state its own mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. David’s Table describes itself as a Christian ministry serving youth with physical and developmental disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ernest J and Dores H Howard?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ernest J and Dores H Howard's EIN?
Ernest J and Dores H Howard's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2324633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ernest J and Dores H Howard accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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