The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation
The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $374K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K. Net investment income was $44K.
The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation at a glance
In short: The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,611
- +30.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,611
- +30.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,611
- Total assets
- $374,469
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% 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 George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medical University of SC Foundation ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $22K (2020) to $34K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical University of SC Foundation Charleston, SC | Unrestricted Assistance | $33,611 |
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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 | $374,469 | $56,966 | $44,042 | $33,611 | 1 | $34,056 | $43,995 | $36,066 |
| 2024 | $361,845 | $41,091 | $35,687 | $25,796 | 1 | $26,241 | $28,645 | $33,896 |
| 2023 | $357,044 | $48,861 | $40,291 | $28,523 | 2 | $31,652 | $32,362 | $28,925 |
| 2022 | $348,474 | $29,652 | $39,459 | $30,309 | 1 | $31,739 | $19,072 | $29,953 |
| 2021 | $358,881 | $52,818 | $33,840 | $24,596 | 1 | $26,026 | $42,144 | $31,739 |
| 2020 | $339,903 | $20,427 | $29,520 | $21,507 | 1 | — | $10,984 | $26,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation is led by JOHN R ROWELL Jr., Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
JOHN R ROWELL Jr.
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Rowell Sasser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Rowell Schmidt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan C. Rowell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn F. Rowell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation
How much does The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation give each year?
The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation?
The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation reported $374K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation operate?
The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, South Carolina.
What is The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation's EIN?
The George and Ann Helena Howard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1271613. 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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 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 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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