Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX EIN: 46-0501821 Website

The Laverne and Thomas Howell Foundation is a private foundation based in Corpus Christi, Texas. Established in 2003, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with no employees and is classified as a private non-operating foundation.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$680K

-7.2% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

+11.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to charitable giving in its community. In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling significant charitable contributions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in the Corpus Christi, Texas area, with a focus on local charitable organizations and community initiatives.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $3.6M (100%)

Ohio $10K (0%)

States

Ohio Texas

Cities

COLLEGE STATIONCORPUS CHRISTIDALLASMANSFIELDSAN ANTONIOSAN AUGUSTINEWACO

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $14,391,781
Total Revenues: $1,321,005
Total Expenses: $928,738

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

105 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation

Foundation

Thomas and LaVerne Howell Foundation Grant

LAVERNE & THOMAS HOWELL FOUNDATION

Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First United Methodist Church of Cc ($345,000), Coastal Bend Community Foundation ($50,000), American Cancer Society ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AGAPE HARBOR CORPUS CHRISTI, TX	GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES	$5,000
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CORPUS CHRISTI, TX	TEXAS RESEARCH FUND	$30,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CORPUS CHRISTI, TX	COMMUNITY OUTREACH	$20,000
ANNAPOLIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CORPUS CHRISTI, TX	OPERATING EXPENSES	$20,000
COASTAL BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CORPUS CHRISTI, TX	COASTAL BEND DAY OF GIVING	$50,000
COASTAL BEND FOOD BANK CORPUS CHRISTI, TX	OPERATING EXPENSES	$18,080
COMPASSIONATE CARE MEDICAL CLINIC CORPUS CHRISTI, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
CORPUS CHRISTI METRO MINISTRIES CORPUS CHRISTI, TX	OPERATING EXPENSES	$25,000
CORPUS CHRISTI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CORPUS CHRISTI, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,000
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF CC CORPUS CHRISTI, TX	OPERATING EXPENSES	$345,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Martin C Davis serves as Managing Director of the foundation, with compensation of $57,500 as of May 2024.

The foundation's trustees include Martin C Davis, Gary B Pearce, and Sandra L Garrison.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARTIN C DAVIS	MANAGING DIR	8	$65,000
GARY B PEARCE	DIRECTOR	4	$8,500
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS	MANAGING DIR	8	$65,000

Contact Information

Address: 802 N Carancahua Street, Suite 1500, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

EIN: 46-0501821

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to charitable giving in its community. In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling significant charitable contributions. **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • Coastal Bend Community Foundation (Coastal Bend Day of Giving): $50,000 • Corpus Christi Metro Ministries (Operating Expenses): $25,000 • Timon's Ministries (Operating Expenses): $24,000 The foundation has made total grants of $11,474,351 to charitable organizations s…

Where does Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in the Corpus Christi, Texas area, with a focus on local charitable organizations and community initiatives.

What size grants does Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation award?

In 2024, Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $680K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation's EIN?

Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0501821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.