The JS Howe Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Stamford/Darien, Connecticut. Established in 2007, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization supporting philanthropic initiatives across multiple regions of the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$680K
+37.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
+4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+31.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on the following areas:
- Education
- Higher education
- Community and economic development
- Religion
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$86
Average Grant
$86
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Cities: Arlington, Boston, Bridgeport, and New York, among others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $2,868,401
- Total giving: $680,050
- Operating expenses: $505,734
- Annual revenue: $325,015
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,868,401 | $2,698,869 | $2,879,588 |
| Revenue | $937,358 | $325,015 | $462,416 |
| Expenses | $767,826 | $505,734 | $738,966 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $680,050 | $496,350 | $731,085 |
| Net Investment Income | $337,358 | $325,015 | $264,982 |
| Distributable Amount | $90,186 | $90,026 | $144,506 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three trustees who serve without compensation:
- Jacquelyn Howe
- Eliza Howe
- John Howe
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELYN HOWE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZA HOWE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN HOWE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1266 E Main St Ste 620, Stamford, CT 06902
Telephone: 203-656-3004
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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