THE FUND WAS ESTABLISHED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA (CFGC). THE MISSION OF CFGC IS TO TRANSFORM GENEROSITY INTO LASTING CHANGE TOWARD A PROSPEROUS AND JUST CHATTANOOGA WHERE ALL CAN THRIVE AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.5M
+10.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$160K
-84.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
-69.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-48.9% YoY
About The Howard Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Howard Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,517,635 | $11,336,902 | $7,965,529 |
| Revenue | $8,089 | $2,985,844 | $296,820 |
| Expenses | $244,066 | $1,290,289 | $504,839 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,089 | $36,985 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chattanooga Area Chamber Foundation ($115,000), United Way of Greater Chattanooga ($15,000), Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA CHATTANOOGA, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| CHATTANOOGA AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION CHATTANOOGA, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $115,000 |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF HAMILTON COUNTY CHATTANOOGA, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| CHATTANOOGA PREP INC CHATTANOOGA, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH H DAVENPORT III | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JOSEPH H DAVENPORT IV | SECRETARY AND TREASURER | 4 | — |
| TED ALLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK STOWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LESLEY SCEARCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAEGHAN JONES | PRESIDENT - COMM. FNDN. GR. CHATT. | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Howard Fund?
The Howard Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. It holds $12.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Howard Fund?
As of 2024, The Howard Fund holds $12.5M in total assets with $8K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $160K in 2024.
Where does The Howard Fund operate?
The Howard Fund has awarded grants in Georgia, Tennessee.
What size grants does The Howard Fund award?
In 2024, The Howard Fund awarded 4 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Howard Fund's EIN?
The Howard Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3722308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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