Howell Conservation Fund Inc
Howell Conservation Fund accelerates environmental initiatives around the world by working at the intersection of business, nonprofit, and philanthropy to drive breakthrough conservation solutions. We work with early-stage nonprofits, small businesses, and philanthropies to maximize their impact and alleviate financial constraints associated with the startup phase of a project, program, or organization. Howell Conservation Fund's tax-exempt purpose is to provide environmental conservation through sustainable solutions and education. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of U.S. law based on our 501(c)(3) public charity status.
Howell Conservation Fund Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $128,102
- -26.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $106,771
- -32.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $134,326
- -43.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Howell Conservation Fund Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Howell Conservation Fund Inc
Who Howell Conservation Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $40K (2023). In 2024 it reported $17K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Portsmouth, NH | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Beach Collective | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Blue Latitudes Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Langland Conservation Ltd | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis, MO | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Theytriarchy Foundation New York, NY | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Loon Preservation Committee Moultonborough, NH | Program Grant | $5,000 |
| Sovereign Nature Initiative | Program Grant | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,102 | $106,771 | $134,326 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $174,619 | $158,629 | $236,455 | $16,750 | Total only | $14,207 |
| 2023 | $250,194 | $254,466 | $97,468 | $40,000 | 8 | $13,969 |
| 2022 | $119,474 | $78,059 | $75,368 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $122,915 | $67,728 | $22,709 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $81,184 | $81,366 | $23,593 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Howell Conservation Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Howell Conservation Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $128K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Howell Conservation Fund Inc is led by Justin Howell, Board Chair on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Howell
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brett Howell
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$40K (2024) → $24K (2025)
David Wootton
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Brown
Vice Chair
Vice Board Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Brett Howell (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Howell Conservation Fund Inc
How large is Howell Conservation Fund Inc?
Howell Conservation Fund Inc reported $128K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $107K.
What is Howell Conservation Fund Inc?
Howell Conservation Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $128K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Howell Conservation Fund Inc operate?
Howell Conservation Fund Inc has awarded grants in California, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York.
What is Howell Conservation Fund Inc's EIN?
Howell Conservation Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2776877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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