Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found
Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported community support funding to churches and community organizations and scholarships awarded to students at universities.
Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found at a glance
In short: Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found gave $49K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,500
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,031
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,729,314
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (75% 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 Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8075 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255
Phone: (513) 474-3700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Anthony of Padua Maronite ($10K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Ohio recipients received 75% of grant dollars. Connecticut received 8%, Kentucky 6%, Indiana 4%, and New York 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $4K (2020) to $88K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Anthony of Padua Maronite Cincinnati, OH | Community Support | $10,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Archdiocese of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame Cincinnati, OH | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Community Support | $2,000 |
| Guardian Angels Parish Cincinnati, OH | Community Support | $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 | $1,729,314 | $129,323 | $117,392 | $48,500 | 16 | $117,392 | $96,713 | $118,086 |
| 2024 | $1,678,266 | $50,895 | $109,954 | $65,500 | 16 | $109,954 | $28,150 | $105,507 |
| 2023 | $1,748,683 | $45,136 | $128,304 | $88,300 | 15 | $121,047 | $37,878 | $97,248 |
| 2022 | $1,752,979 | $64,522 | $89,402 | $69,000 | 7 | $89,402 | $64,522 | $103,375 |
| 2021 | $1,777,859 | $229,792 | $34,265 | $23,000 | 7 | $34,265 | $218,527 | $108,910 |
| 2020 | $1,583,560 | $1,590,260 | $6,700 | $3,700 | 4 | — | $85,264 | $44,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found reported a distributable amount of $118K 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 is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing describes two areas of charitable activity: community support funding to eight churches and community organizations, and scholarships awarded to 10 students at six universities.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The University of Cincinnati says it serves patients, visitors, and staff of University Hospital of Cincinnati. The Ohio State University describes its mission as providing camping and recreational facilities for children and adults associated with 4-H, as well as other educational groups.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $48,500 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $10,000 to Saint Anthony of Padua Maronite for community support; $6,000 to the University of Cincinnati for a scholarship; $5,000 each to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Sisters of Notre Dame for community support; and $4,000 to Yale University for a scholarship. Other grants included $3,000 each to the University of Kentucky and The Ohio State University for scholarships, and $2,000 to the University of Notre Dame for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen D Mezher, Patrick J Garry, and Michael Mezher as trustees.
Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen D. Mezher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Michael B. Mezher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Patrick J. Garry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $15K (2025)
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 $30K, to Michael Mezher (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found
How much does Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found give each year?
Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found gave $49K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 16 grants.
What is Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found's typical grant size?
Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,031, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found that year got $500 on average.
Where does Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found give grants?
Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found gives mostly in Ohio: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (8%) and Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (9 grants).
Does Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (11 grants) and "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found's largest grantees?
Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Anthony of Padua Maronite ($10,000), University of Cincinnati ($6,000) and Archdiocese of Cincinnati ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found?
Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing describes two areas of charitable activity: community support funding to eight churches and community organizations, and scholarships awarded to 10 students at six universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found's EIN?
Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3415930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mabel T Howatt Rhoda J Howatt Found accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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