Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard
Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants for general operating support and scholarships, including awards to organizations and students.
Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard at a glance
In short: Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard gave $17K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,750
- +294.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,396
- +64.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,325
- Total assets
- $306,428
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to submit a letter stating their qualifications and need. Awards are restricted to deserving students in public high schools of Maine.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Keybank Na Attn Ryan Glass
Mailing address: 660 South Pearl Street, Albany, ME 12207
Phone: (518) 257-8654
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kennebec Valley Humane Society ($4K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maine (67%), Florida (13%), Massachusetts (13%), and Ohio (7%). The filing’s stated award restriction refers to deserving students in public high schools of Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard gives
- Giving grew 1017% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $20K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society Augusta, ME | General Operating | $4,250 |
| Maine General Health Waterville, ME | General Operating | $2,150 |
| Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Augusta, ME | General Operating | $2,150 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Mass Cor Tampa, FL | General Operating | $2,150 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston, MA | General Operating | $2,150 |
| Bread of Life Ministries Inc Augusta, ME | General Operating | $2,150 |
| University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | Scholarship | $500 |
| Miles F Cleveland, OH | Scholarship | $250 |
| Ben S Cleveland, OH | Scholarship | $250 |
| Theo C Cleveland, OH | Scholarship | $250 |
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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 | $306,428 | $25,228 | $22,829 | $16,750 | 12 | $18,888 | $21,706 | $18,477 |
| 2024 | $304,028 | $33,526 | $9,923 | $4,250 | 5 | $6,344 | $30,145 | $17,658 |
| 2023 | $280,427 | $10,181 | $17,242 | $12,000 | 10 | $14,058 | $6,997 | $16,302 |
| 2022 | $287,487 | $9,855 | $7,038 | $1,500 | 2 | $3,582 | $6,568 | $16,134 |
| 2021 | $284,671 | $27,352 | $25,081 | $19,500 | 11 | $21,629 | $23,717 | $18,284 |
| 2020 | $282,401 | $14,460 | $22,091 | $16,500 | 10 | — | $11,334 | $16,396 |
| 2019 | $290,031 | $16,299 | $24,580 | $19,125 | 14 | — | $13,271 | $16,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard reported a distributable amount of $18K 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 general operating support for organizations and scholarships for students.
Among the grantees, Kennebec Valley Humane Society describes its mission as caring for and protecting animals, placing them in lifelong adoptive homes, and preventing cruelty through community education. Bread of Life Ministries says it feeds people who are hungry, shelters people experiencing homelessness, and provides services to help people change their lives and take personal responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $16,750. Grants ranged from $250 to $4,250, with a median award of $1,325. The largest award was $4,250 to Kennebec Valley Humane Society. Other notable awards were $2,150 each to Maine General Health, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Shriners Hospitals for Children Mass Cor, First Church of Christ Scientist, and Bread of Life Ministries. The filing also lists a $500 scholarship to the University of an individual recipient and four $250 scholarships to students.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists KeyBank N.A. as trustee.
Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$4K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank NA (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard
How much does Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard give each year?
Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard gave $17K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard's typical grant size?
Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard's median grant in 2025 was $1,325, and its average grant was $1,396, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard give grants?
Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard gives mostly in Maine: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants) and Augusta, ME (3 grants).
Does Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard's largest grantees?
Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard's largest 2025 grantees include Kennebec Valley Humane Society ($4,250), Maine General Health ($2,150) and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ($2,150), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard?
Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard reported $306K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general operating support for organizations and scholarships for students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard?
The filing directs applicants to submit a letter stating their qualifications and need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard's EIN?
Percy W Howard &Amp Bernice M Howard's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0224757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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