The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation
The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation gave $33K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $32,773
- -96.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $10,924
- -95.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was University of Texas Austin ($29K). Together the top 3 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 126% 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $1.0M (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Austin Austin, TX | Program Support | $29,273 |
| Riverbend Church Austin, TX | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Austin Clubhouse Austin, TX | Program Support | $1,000 |
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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 | — | $13,395 | $45,920 | $32,773 | 3 | $39,203 | $1,678 | $31,161 |
| 2022 | $32,525 | $76,158 | $1,023,591 | $1,009,500 | 4 | $1,016,800 | $69,456 | $56,603 |
| 2021 | $954,962 | $83,312 | $26,604 | $17,000 | 7 | $18,300 | $75,008 | $56,558 |
| 2020 | $898,254 | $32,967 | $68,111 | $54,500 | 3 | — | $25,781 | $45,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation's 2023 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert M. Howe Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Christopher Howe
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Jack Chandler
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Randall F. Howe
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Sarah M. Collins
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Aubyn B. Howe (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to Randall F Howe (Advisor). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation
How much does The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation give each year?
The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation gave $33K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.0M across 4 grants.
What is The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,924, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation give grants?
The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
What is The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation?
The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX.
How much is The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation's EIN?
The Bob and Aubyn Howe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1545793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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