The Howard Foundation
The Howard Foundation is a private foundation, based in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $9K.
The Howard Foundation at a glance
In short: The Howard Foundation gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,099,308
- +2247.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -91.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,099,308
- +28072.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,099,308
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Howard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Howard Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2290% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $1,099,308 |
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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 | — | $270,748 | $1,107,251 | $1,099,308 | 1 | $1,101,558 | $9,147 | $51,586 |
| 2023 | $836,503 | $24,451 | $58,786 | $46,825 | 12 | $49,075 | $21,593 | $51,413 |
| 2022 | $870,838 | $38,886 | $59,225 | $46,750 | 12 | $49,000 | $29,814 | $52,528 |
| 2021 | $891,177 | $71,173 | $59,563 | $46,000 | 12 | $48,250 | $24,275 | $58,003 |
| 2020 | $879,567 | $28,144 | $57,990 | $46,000 | 14 | — | $22,440 | $49,619 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Howard Foundation is led by Kenneth B. Howard, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth B. Howard
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martha B. Howard
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Howard Foundation
How much does The Howard Foundation give each year?
The Howard Foundation gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 12 grants.
Where does The Howard Foundation operate?
The Howard Foundation has awarded grants in California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Wyoming.
How much is The Howard Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Howard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Howard Foundation's EIN?
The Howard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2050997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Howard Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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