Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Glyndon, Maryland. In its 2024 filing, it reported 74 grants totaling $3.8 million to charitable organizations.
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), top state Rhode Island. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,800,000
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,351
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $105,863,642
- +16.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (16 of 74, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14114 Mantua Mill Road, Glyndon, MD 21136-4836
Phone: (410) 332-4171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Trust- Williwaw ($553K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
342 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 256 grants of 342 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island (28%), Massachusetts (13%), Wyoming (11%), Maryland (9%), and Maine (9%). Grants also went to organizations in other states, including New York, Vermont, Illinois, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 74 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2020) to $3.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Trust- Williwaw Warwick, RI | For the Exempt Function of the Organization | $553,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Trust- Jigsaw Fund Warwick, RI | For the Exempt Function of the Organization | $500,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School Lander, WY | For the Exempt Function of the Organization | $420,000 |
| New Profit Inc Boston, MA | For the Exempt Function of the Organization | $212,500 |
| Acumen Fund NYC New York, NY | For the Exempt Function of the Organization | $200,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Ellsworth, ME | Wild Blue Fund | $170,000 |
| Shelburne Farms (In Honor of Charlotte Stetson) Shelburne, VT | For the Exempt Function of the Organization | $165,000 |
| Whitehead Institute Cambridge, MA | For the Exempt Function of the Organization | $120,000 |
| Braven Chicago, IL | For the Exempt Function of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc New York, NY | For the Exempt Function of the Organization | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,863,642 | $10,825,389 | $4,086,626 | $3,800,000 | 74 | $3,828,413 | $4,072,354 | $4,936,397 |
| 2023 | $90,748,684 | $11,021,581 | $3,763,721 | $3,621,435 | 67 | $3,652,390 | $1,750,620 | $3,887,366 |
| 2022 | $73,411,238 | $9,998,524 | $4,055,136 | $3,746,561 | 75 | $3,776,775 | $2,304,006 | $3,680,956 |
| 2021 | $84,684,966 | $16,264,148 | $2,977,331 | $2,713,000 | 63 | $2,728,375 | $12,685,216 | $3,719,506 |
| 2020 | $68,581,978 | $6,287,755 | $2,737,689 | $2,609,000 | 63 | — | $4,536,475 | $2,717,505 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several fields. The National Outdoor Leadership School describes its mission as teaching wilderness skills and leadership in service of people and the environment. Maine Community Foundation says it brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, and local expertise. Other 2024 recipients include Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, which works on research, evidence-based policies, and gun-violence prevention; Braven, which equips college students for economic opportunities and meaningful careers; and Maine Farmland Trust, which protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $3,800,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $553,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $553,000 to Vanguard Charitable Trust—Williwaw, $500,000 to Vanguard Charitable Trust—Jigsaw Fund, $420,000 to the National Outdoor Leadership School, $212,500 to New Profit Inc, and $200,000 to Acumen Fund NYC. Other grants included $170,000 to Maine Community Foundation and $100,000 each to Braven and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard P Colhoun as president, Alexander HP Colhoun as vice president, Robin Catlin as treasurer, and Nina Wilson as secretary.
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc is led by Howard P. Colhoun, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard P. Colhoun
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Hp Colhoun
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Wilson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Catlin
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc
How much does Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 67 grants.
What is Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $51,351, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc's top state is Rhode Island, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and Wyoming (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (8 grants), Boston, MA (7 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Boulder, CO (4 grants).
Who are Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Vanguard Charitable Trust- Williwaw ($553,000), Vanguard Charitable Trust- Jigsaw Fund ($500,000) and National Outdoor Leadership School ($420,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc?
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc reported $105.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (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 Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several fields. The National Outdoor Leadership School describes its mission as teaching wilderness skills and leadership in service of people and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1853373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation Inc 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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