Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation
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
—
Annual Giving
$680K
-7.2% YoY
Grant Count
20
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+11.3% YoY
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
Cities
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
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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