Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B
Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. In 2025, it made 10 grants totaling $122,500, with all grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B at a glance
In short: Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B gave $123K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,500
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,250
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $703,566
- -11.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (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 Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing instructs applicants to send a letter stating the proposed use of the contribution and whether the prospective grantee is a new applicant. Applications may also be emailed to the address listed on the filing. Grants are restricted to tax-exempt organizations, with emphasis on considering organizations local to the San Gabriel Valley. Except in unique circumstances, the foundation does not restrict grants and says its board hopes recipients will prioritize operational expenses.
- Review Cycle
- March 31 of the current grant year. Requests received after that date are held.
- Deadline
- March 31 of the current grant year.
- Contact
Application contact: Dana M Parks
Mailing address: 180 S Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 792-2771
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Door of Hope ($37K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing emphasizes consideration of organizations local to the San Gabriel Valley. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of 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 $90K (2020) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Door of Hope Pasadena, CA | To Further Exempt Purpose of Foundn | $37,000 |
| Lead with Your Life Duarte, CA | Same as Above | $25,000 |
| Gooden Center Inc Pasadena, CA | Same as Above | $10,000 |
| Huntington Memorial Hospital Pasadena, CA | Same as Above | $10,000 |
| Lake Avenue Community Foundation Pasadena, CA | Same as Above | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | Same as Above | $10,000 |
| Thorston Educational Foundation Wrightwood, CA | Same as Above | $7,500 |
| Uncommon Voices Pasadena, CA | Same as Above | $6,000 |
| Sunrise Horse Rescue St Helena, CA | Same as Above | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation San Diego, CA | Same as Above | $2,000 |
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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 | $703,566 | $72,669 | $165,426 | $122,500 | 10 | $155,035 | $66,641 | $141,494 |
| 2024 | $796,367 | $348,151 | $141,438 | $100,500 | 8 | $132,855 | $342,555 | $126,849 |
| 2023 | $589,454 | $106,802 | $146,486 | $121,000 | 9 | $138,910 | $100,911 | $109,558 |
| 2022 | $626,667 | $96,732 | $140,264 | $121,500 | 14 | $135,000 | $92,527 | $110,162 |
| 2021 | $670,236 | $97,625 | $118,413 | $99,000 | 14 | $113,355 | $94,038 | $106,349 |
| 2020 | $688,354 | $98,091 | $110,073 | $90,000 | 12 | — | $94,501 | $90,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B reported a distributable amount of $141K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing homelessness, Christian leadership development, animal welfare, health care, community needs, and other purposes. For example, Door of Hope says it provides transitional housing and services to families facing homelessness; Lead With Your Life says it disciples and coaches Christian leaders; and Sunrise Horse Rescue says it rescues and provides sanctuary for abused and neglected horses.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $122,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $37,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards were $37,000 to Door of Hope and $25,000 to Lead With Your Life. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Gooden Center Inc, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Lake Avenue Community Foundation, and Pasadena Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Howe as treasurer; Terry McKenzie as president; John B Howe, Jeffery Myers, Mitchell C Myers, and Jamen Wurm as directors; and Dana M Parks as corporate secretary.
Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B is led by Terry McKenzie, President on every filing since 2022; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Terry McKenzie
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Jamen Wurm
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Jeffery Myers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
John B. Howe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Mitchell C. Myers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Dana M. Parks
Corp Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
James Howe
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lynn Myers (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Mitchell B. Howe Jr. (2020–2021) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to James Howe (Treasurer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B
How much does Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B give each year?
Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B gave $123K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 8 grants.
What is Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B's typical grant size?
Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,250, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B that year got $4K on average.
Where does Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B give grants?
Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (6 grants).
Does Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Same as Above" (9 grants).
Who are Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B's largest grantees?
Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B's largest 2025 grantees include Door of Hope ($37,000), Lead with Your Life ($25,000) and Gooden Center Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B?
Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B reported $704K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing homelessness, Christian leadership development, animal welfare, health care, community needs, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B's EIN?
Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6081945. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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
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