The 2492 Fund Howell
The 2492 Fund Howell is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia.
The 2492 Fund Howell at a glance
In short: The 2492 Fund Howell gave $158K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,500
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,145
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The 2492 Fund Howell
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2023 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is a statement from that filing, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 884 Beaverbrook Drive, Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 271-9603
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The 2492 Fund Howell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington National Cathedral ($14K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
262 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 262 grants of 262 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 17% to recipients in Washington, DC, 7% to Connecticut, 6% to Virginia, and 3% to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The 2492 Fund Howell open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 38 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2020) to $198K (2023). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington National Cathedral Washington, DC | Charitable | $13,500 |
| Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chattahoochee National Park Conserv Roswell, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yale Baseball Association New Haven, CT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Children's Shelter Inc Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Mission Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bearing Bike Works Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $132,346 | $3,223,679 | $157,500 | 38 | $3,173,264 | $81,931 | $110,854 |
| 2023 | $2,528,827 | $91,745 | $220,658 | $198,000 | 57 | $198,000 | $71,840 | $142,222 |
| 2022 | $2,644,987 | $121,067 | $195,764 | $171,000 | 57 | $171,000 | $71,919 | $164,139 |
| 2021 | $2,719,596 | $185,279 | $167,646 | $145,000 | 52 | — | $56,748 | $156,497 |
| 2020 | $2,703,041 | $31,739 | $165,280 | $141,000 | 58 | — | $71,194 | $145,800 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The 2492 Fund Howell reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy describes its mission as restoring, enhancing, and preserving Atlanta Memorial Park as an urban green space. Atlanta Community Food Bank says it works to engage, educate, and empower the community to fight hunger. Other grantees describe work that includes supporting families facing homelessness, providing rehabilitative hospital care, conserving lands and waters, and addressing wrongful convictions and unjust sentences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $157,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $13,500, with a median of $4,500. The largest grants included $13,500 to Washington National Cathedral and $10,000 each to Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy, Chattahoochee National Park Conserv, and Yale Baseball Association. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Atlanta Children’s Shelter, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Atlanta History Center, Atlanta Humane Society, Atlanta Mission, Bearing Bike Works, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, and FBIAA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Henry L. Howell as treasurer and Helen Howell as co-trustee.
The 2492 Fund Howell's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Helen Howell
Co- Trustee
Trustee → Co- Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry L. Howell
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
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 The 2492 Fund Howell
How much does The 2492 Fund Howell give each year?
The 2492 Fund Howell gave $158K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $198K across 57 grants.
What is The 2492 Fund Howell's typical grant size?
The 2492 Fund Howell's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,145, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The 2492 Fund Howell that year got $4K on average.
Where does The 2492 Fund Howell give grants?
The 2492 Fund Howell gives mostly in Georgia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (21 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does The 2492 Fund Howell give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on The 2492 Fund Howell's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (38 grants).
Who are The 2492 Fund Howell's largest grantees?
The 2492 Fund Howell's largest 2024 grantees include Washington National Cathedral ($13,500), Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy ($10,000) and Chattahoochee National Park Conserv ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The 2492 Fund Howell fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy describes its mission as restoring, enhancing, and preserving Atlanta Memorial Park as an urban green space. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 2492 Fund Howell?
The foundation stated in its 2023 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The 2492 Fund Howell required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The 2492 Fund Howell reported a distributable amount of $111K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The 2492 Fund Howell's EIN?
The 2492 Fund Howell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2138800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The 2492 Fund Howell 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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