Howard Cross Foundation Inc
Howard Cross Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Terrebonne, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $765K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $31K.
Howard Cross Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Howard Cross Foundation Inc gave $16K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,500
- -78.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,167
- -63.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $765,089
- -1.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Howard Cross Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Prineville Band of Brothers ($10K). Together the top 3 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Howard Cross Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2026) to $71K (2025). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prineville Band of Brothers Prineville, OR | Veterans | $10,000 |
| Brightside Animal Shelter Redmond, OR | Animal Care | $5,000 |
| Madras Aquatic Center Madras, OR | Public Health | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $765,089 | $45,380 | $29,981 | $15,500 | 3 | $29,981 | $30,899 | $36,421 |
| 2025 | $779,131 | $46,130 | $85,646 | $71,000 | 5 | $85,646 | $31,484 | $39,604 |
| 2024 | $846,934 | $162,867 | $49,571 | $35,000 | 3 | $49,571 | $148,296 | $31,942 |
| 2023 | $869,689 | $50,880 | $67,718 | $54,223 | 7 | $54,223 | $37,385 | $42,678 |
| 2022 | $907,174 | $48,562 | $59,051 | $45,000 | 6 | $45,000 | $34,511 | $45,048 |
| 2021 | $942,006 | $125,621 | $67,849 | $53,436 | 9 | — | $22,531 | $44,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard Cross Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Howard Cross Foundation Inc's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Stephanie Palmer
Director
On filings since 2021
$12K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Tracy Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Les Hamilton
Foundation Manager
Foundation Mana → Foundation Manager, 2023
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$12K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Les Hamilton (Foundation Mgr.).
Frequently asked questions about Howard Cross Foundation Inc
How much does Howard Cross Foundation Inc give each year?
Howard Cross Foundation Inc gave $16K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $71K across 5 grants.
What is Howard Cross Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Howard Cross Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,167, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Howard Cross Foundation Inc give grants?
Howard Cross Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Howard Cross Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Howard Cross Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Howard Cross Foundation Inc?
Howard Cross Foundation Inc reported $765K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 is Howard Cross Foundation Inc?
Howard Cross Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Terrebonne, OR. It holds $765K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Howard Cross Foundation Inc's EIN?
Howard Cross Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1143002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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