Howard Y Lankford
Howard Y Lankford is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $333K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $45K.
Howard Y Lankford at a glance
In short: Howard Y Lankford gave $15K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), top state Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $14,994
- -2.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,749
- -2.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $4,498
- Total assets
- $333,308
- +13.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (40% 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 Y Lankford funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Cancer Society ($4K). Together the top 4 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Howard Y Lankford gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 83% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $18K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted General | $4,498 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted General | $4,498 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $4,498 |
| Crawford Baptist Church Crawford, GA | Unrestricted General | $1,500 |
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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 | $333,308 | $46,739 | $18,469 | $14,994 | 4 | $15,993 | $44,753 | $19,363 |
| 2025 | $293,010 | $27,755 | $18,271 | $15,367 | 4 | $16,317 | $25,590 | $16,920 |
| 2024 | $284,974 | $9,734 | $16,033 | $13,388 | 4 | $14,275 | $7,211 | $15,498 |
| 2023 | $288,439 | $-7,077 | $18,216 | $14,284 | 4 | $15,144 | $4,456 | $14,807 |
| 2022 | $313,805 | $61,680 | $21,301 | $18,057 | 4 | $19,044 | $59,464 | $16,939 |
| 2021 | $302,572 | $20,472 | $15,687 | $12,704 | 4 | — | $18,659 | $15,927 |
| 2020 | $264,211 | $20,162 | $15,957 | $13,404 | 4 | — | $19,044 | $14,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard Y Lankford reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Howard Y Lankford's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $2K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Howard Y Lankford
How much does Howard Y Lankford give each year?
Howard Y Lankford gave $15K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is Howard Y Lankford's typical grant size?
Howard Y Lankford's median grant in 2026 was $4,498, and its average grant was $3,749, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Howard Y Lankford give grants?
Howard Y Lankford's top state is Georgia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (30%) and Florida (30%).
Does Howard Y Lankford give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Howard Y Lankford's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Howard Y Lankford?
Howard Y Lankford reported $333K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 Y Lankford's EIN?
Howard Y Lankford's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6085632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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