Lamson Howell Foundation Inc
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Randolph, Vermont. It makes grants to not-for-profit organizations, with awards limited to Randolph, contiguous communities, and organizations outside that area that benefit its communities and residents.
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lamson Howell Foundation Inc gave $122K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Vermont. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,880
- -25.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,353
- -31.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $59,049
- -1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lamson Howell Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be made by letter and include the organization’s name, address, and phone number or email; a contact person; a brief history and mission; descriptive literature; a detailed project description and funding amount requested; the geographic area and population to be served; and a copy of the IRS determination letter. Grants are limited to not-for-profit organizations serving Randolph, contiguous communities, or organizations and community members in those areas. The board meets in March, June, and September. Positive responses are provided; inquiries will be answered.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Ashley Lincoln
Mailing address: PO Box 291, Randolph, VT 05060
Phone: (802) 793-5152
Website: https://www.lamsonhowell.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lamson Howell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Farr's Hill ($14K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic limits are Randolph, Vermont, and contiguous communities, as well as organizations outside those communities that benefit the Randolph area and its residents. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lamson Howell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2020) to $164K (2024). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farr's Hill Randolph, VT | 4th of July FireworksProgram Support | $13,500 |
| White River Valley Chamber of Commerce Randolph, VT | Program Support-4th of July Parade and Safe Halloween; wreaths | $11,080 |
| Ridgeline Outdoor Collective Rochester, VT | Program support - Youth ProgrammingProgram Support - Youth Programming | $7,500 |
| White River Partnership South Royalton, VT | Program Support | $7,000 |
| Safeline Chelsea, VT | Domestic Abuse - Randolph Program | $6,500 |
| Braintree Elementary School Braintree, VT | Artists in Residence | $6,000 |
| Gifford Memorial Hospital Randolph, VT | Summer Concert Series | $6,000 |
| Orange County Parent Child Center Tunbridge, VT | Program Support: Randolph Site | $5,000 |
| Central Vermont Adult Basic Education Barre, VT | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Randolph Union High School Randolph, VT | Program - Bahamian Scuba trip | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,049 | $121,555 | $122,575 | $121,880 | 28 | $121,880 | $2,933 |
| 2024 | $60,069 | $115,572 | $164,862 | $163,980 | 26 | $163,980 | $4,172 |
| 2023 | $109,359 | $124,328 | $119,510 | $118,671 | 22 | $118,671 | $5,400 |
| 2022 | $104,542 | $138,146 | $119,333 | $118,500 | 18 | $118,500 | $4,646 |
| 2021 | $84,116 | $116,573 | $104,250 | $103,500 | 19 | — | $3,839 |
| 2020 | $71,793 | $116,022 | $81,415 | $80,700 | 20 | — | $2,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lamson Howell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included program support for community events and youth programming, an artists-in-residence program, a hospital summer concert series, and a domestic-abuse program.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Ridgeline Outdoor Collective says it works to sustain mountain biking in Vermont through landowner permissions, responsible riding, conservation, and youth participation. White River Partnership describes itself as a community-based nonprofit bringing people together to improve the long-term health of the White River. Safeline says it provides domestic- and sexual-violence response and education services to families in Chelsea and surrounding communities. Central Vermont Adult Basic Education describes its work as adult education and literacy services across 47 towns and cities in three Vermont counties.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $121,880. Grants ranged from $200 to $13,500, with a median of $3,500. Larger awards included $13,500 to Farr’s Hill for 4th of July fireworks program support; $11,080 to White River Valley Chamber of Commerce for the 4th of July parade, Safe Halloween, and wreaths; $7,500 to Ridgeline Outdoor Collective for youth programming; $7,000 to White River Partnership for program support; and $6,500 to Safeline for its Randolph domestic-abuse program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ashley Lincoln as president and Paul Rea, Mary Waldo, and Bethany Silloway as trustees.
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc is led by Ashley Lincoln, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ashley Lincoln
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Waldo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Rea
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Silloway
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Dimick (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 Lamson Howell Foundation Inc
How much does Lamson Howell Foundation Inc give each year?
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc gave $122K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $164K across 26 grants.
What is Lamson Howell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,353, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lamson Howell Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Lamson Howell Foundation Inc give grants?
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc gives mostly in Vermont: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Randolph, VT (17 grants).
Does Lamson Howell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Lamson Howell Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (7 grants).
Who are Lamson Howell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Farr's Hill ($13,500), Randolph Union High School ($12,800 across 3 grants) and White River Valley Chamber of Commerce ($11,080), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lamson Howell Foundation Inc?
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc reported $59K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lamson Howell Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included program support for community events and youth programming, an artists-in-residence program, a hospital summer concert series, and a domestic-abuse program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lamson Howell Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lamson Howell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lamson Howell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-6010574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
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