Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation
Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tyler, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $183K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $13K.
Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,750
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $182,689
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emily Covington ($500).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $4K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Emily Covington Lindale, TX | Teacher Educational Supplies | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,689 | $13,791 | $4,019 | $3,500 | 2 | $3,989 | $13,137 |
| 2023 | $158,769 | $10,929 | $4,809 | $3,500 | 2 | $4,809 | $7,460 |
| 2022 | $135,528 | $9,609 | $5,001 | $3,000 | 1 | $5,001 | $5,703 |
| 2021 | $157,266 | $13,868 | $4,130 | $3,500 | 2 | $4,130 | $11,235 |
| 2020 | $131,814 | $6,174 | $4,140 | $3,000 | 1 | — | $3,099 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation is led by Richard L. Howard, President & Advisor since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard L. Howard
President & Advisor
Director & President → President & Advisor, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alicia H. Wong
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rieta Riser
Director
Historian → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cindy Drumm
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mitzi Bjork
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Walter Howard
Advisor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation
How much does Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation give each year?
Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
How large is Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation?
Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation reported $183K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What is Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation?
Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tyler, TX. It holds $183K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation operate?
Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation's EIN?
Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2793904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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