Robert L Howell Foundation
The Robert L Howell Foundation is a private foundation located in Schlater, Mississippi. Its 2023 filing lists grants for education, medical education, charitable purposes, and recreational youth activities, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Mississippi.
Robert L Howell Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert L Howell Foundation gave $122K across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in Mississippi. 11% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $122,000
- -2.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,778
- -2.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $2,208,385
- -3.5% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (83% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert L Howell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists no contact, application form or materials, deadlines, or restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 9, Schlater, MS 38952
Phone: (662) 658-4479
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert L Howell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Pillow Academy ($50K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 90 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, recipients in Mississippi received 83% of grant dollars and recipients in Florida received 16%. The filing also reports 0% for Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert L Howell Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 89% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2020) to $128K (2019). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pillow Academy Greenwood, MS | Educational | $50,000 |
| Mayo Foundation Atlantic Beach, FL | Medical Education | $20,000 |
| United Way Greenwood, MS | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Scholarships Greenwood, MS | Educational | $5,000 |
| MS Delta Comm College Moorhead, MS | Educational | $5,000 |
| Greenwood Leflore Fuller for Housing Greenwood, MS | Charitable | $5,000 |
| GWD Youth Soccer Greenwood, MS | Recreational Youth | $5,000 |
| GWD Exchange Club Greenwood, MS | Recreational Youth | $5,000 |
| Museum of the Delta Greenwood, MS | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Salvation Army Greenwood, MS | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,208,385 | $46,703 | $127,645 | $122,000 | 18 | $122,000 | $41,058 | $120,099 |
| 2022 | $2,289,105 | $5,999 | $126,736 | $124,500 | 18 | $124,500 | $3,763 | $89,891 |
| 2021 | $2,087,475 | $98,395 | $147,766 | $124,500 | 18 | $124,500 | $75,129 | $96,339 |
| 2020 | $2,136,847 | $56,758 | $143,132 | $122,000 | 18 | — | $35,626 | $98,879 |
| 2019 | $2,223,234 | $112,415 | $153,718 | $128,250 | 18 | — | $86,947 | $108,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert L Howell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $122,000 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $3,250. Notable grants included $50,000 to Pillow Academy for educational purposes; $20,000 to Mayo Foundation for medical education; $7,500 to United Way for charitable purposes; and $5,000 each to Scholarships, MS Delta Comm College, Greenwood Leflore Fuller for Housing, GWD Youth Soccer, and GWD Exchange Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists William P Brown IV, Henry N Reichle Jr, and Charles J Swayze III as trustees.
Robert L Howell Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Charles J. Swayze III
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Henry N. Reichle Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
William P. Brown IV
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John M. Ford Jr. (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sam N. Fonda (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: W. P. Brown IV (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Robert L Howell Foundation
How much does Robert L Howell Foundation give each year?
Robert L Howell Foundation gave $122K across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $125K across 18 grants.
What is Robert L Howell Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert L Howell Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,250, and its average grant was $6,778, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert L Howell Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Robert L Howell Foundation give grants?
Robert L Howell Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwood, MS (14 grants).
Does Robert L Howell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Robert L Howell Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants), "Educational" (5 grants) and "Recreational Youth" (5 grants).
Who are Robert L Howell Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert L Howell Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Pillow Academy ($50,000), Mayo Foundation ($20,000) and United Way ($7,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Robert L Howell Foundation?
Robert L Howell Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Robert L Howell Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert L Howell Foundation's EIN?
Robert L Howell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6024550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Robert L Howell Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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