The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust
The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $181K.
The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust gave $3.0M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $369K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,953,510
- +64.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $369,189
- +23.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $254,124
- Total assets
- $3,164,938
- -37.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 8 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 28 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 211% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $807K (2023) to $3.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Inc Staten Island, NY | Veteran Assistance | $1,000,000 |
| Appalachian Highland Community Abingdon, VA | HEALTH | $550,881 |
| The Nova Foundation Inc Delray Beach, FL | Community Support | $406,542 |
| Bella's Angels Wellington, FL | Providing Resources for Children with Life Long Disabilities | $308,247 |
| Florida Health Care Education and Development Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Community Support | $200,000 |
| St Marys Health Wagon Inc Wise, VA | HEALTH | $193,995 |
| Palm Health Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Scholarships to Nursing Students | $173,845 |
| Miami Rescue Mission Miami, FL | Assistance to Homeless | $120,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,164,938 | $1,174,910 | $3,107,017 | $2,953,510 | 8 | $2,953,510 | $180,997 | $207,604 |
| 2024 | $5,097,045 | $225,541 | $1,843,721 | $1,794,856 | 6 | $1,794,856 | $179,471 | $281,835 |
| 2023 | $6,715,225 | $2,341,899 | $854,905 | $806,941 | 4 | $806,941 | $153,424 | $248,059 |
| 2022 | $5,228,231 | $112,594 | $976,123 | $948,622 | 5 | $948,622 | $128,048 | $268,530 |
| 2021 | $6,091,760 | $1,147,507 | $1,677,910 | $1,672,360 | 5 | $1,672,360 | $143,207 | $322,870 |
| 2020 | $6,622,163 | $1,428,350 | $1,191,936 | $1,187,010 | 6 | — | $123,424 | $290,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust is led by Debra K. Howe, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra K. Howe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Debra K Howe Charitable Trust
How much does The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust give each year?
The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust gave $3.0M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 6 grants.
What is The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $254,124, and its average grant was $369,189, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust give grants?
The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust's top state is Florida, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Virginia (25%).
Does The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Inc ($1,000,000), Appalachian Highland Community ($550,881) and The Nova Foundation Inc ($406,542), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust?
The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Debra K Howe Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6609688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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