Howley Family Foundation
Howley Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bluffton, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $117K. Net investment income was $52K.
Howley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Howley Family Foundation gave $117K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,853
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,984
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,180
- Total assets
- $1,354,381
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Howley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Villanova University ($50K). Together the top 9 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 31 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Howley Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $135K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Charitable - Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Catholic Schools Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable - Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | Charitable-Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Low Country Hilton Head Island, SC | Charitable-Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Detroit Golf Foundation Detroit, MI | Donation - Unrestricted | $6,180 |
| St Gregory the Great Lansing, MI | Charitable-Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club Boston, MA | Charitable - Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| NPH USA Chicago, IL | Donation - Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Givengain Foundation Boston, MA | Donation - Unrestricted | $173 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,354,381 | $71,741 | $140,708 | $116,853 | 9 | $116,853 | $51,718 | $93,605 |
| 2024 | $1,420,566 | $49,250 | $151,247 | $134,725 | 7 | $134,725 | $35,788 | $90,372 |
| 2023 | $1,527,551 | $23,586 | $122,561 | $106,500 | 5 | $106,500 | $32,950 | $85,730 |
| 2022 | $1,626,818 | $167,376 | $143,973 | $106,000 | 7 | $106,000 | $107,810 | $85,552 |
| 2021 | $1,603,548 | $833,891 | $70,622 | $58,000 | 3 | $58,000 | $821,269 | $62,172 |
| 2020 | $851,799 | $40,660 | $92,223 | $81,500 | 4 | — | $27,587 | $43,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Howley Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Francine O. Howley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael G. Howley
Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Howley Family Foundation
How much does Howley Family Foundation give each year?
Howley Family Foundation gave $117K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $135K across 7 grants.
What is Howley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Howley Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,180, and its average grant was $12,984, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Howley Family Foundation give grants?
Howley Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and Alabama (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Howley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Howley Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Howley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Howley Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Villanova University ($50,000), The Catholic Schools Foundation ($25,000) and Auburn University Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Howley Family Foundation?
Howley Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Howley Family Foundation's EIN?
Howley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0553079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Howley Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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