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The Howard University

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 53-0204707 Website

The Howard University is a private university based in Washington, DC, established by an Act of Congress in 1867. Its 2024 filing describes an institution that educates students, develops professionals, conducts research, and serves patients through 12 schools of higher education and an academic medical center. Its filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).

The Howard University at a glance

In short: The Howard University gave $7.6M across 64 grants in 2025 (avg $118K), top state Maryland. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$7,568,725
-10.0% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
64
+16.4% vs 2024
Average grant
$118,261
-22.7% vs 2024
Median grant
$60,443
Total assets
$2,979,645,000
+8.9% vs 2024
New grantees (estimate)
33% first-time grantees (21 of 64, 2025)
Primary geography
Maryland (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to The Howard University

Contact

Mailing address: 2400 6Th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202) 806-6100
Website: https://howard.edu

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Howard University funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Georgetown University: $1.0MGeorgetown University$1.0MTexas Southern University: $631KTexas Southern University$631KNortheastern University: $499KNortheastern University$499KUniversity of Maryland College Park: $475KUniversity of Maryland CollegePark$475KMorgan State University: $439KMorgan State University$439KSan Jose State University Research Foundation: $434KSan Jose State UniversityResearch Foundation$434KOld Dominion University Research Foundation: $375KOld Dominion UniversityResearch Foundation$375KBowie State University: $249KBowie State University$249KClark Atlanta University: $218KClark Atlanta University$218KUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst: $200KUniversity of MassachusettsAmherst$200K

The largest 2025 recipient was Georgetown University ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.5M.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,642), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

273 grants across all recorded years

127<$50K61$50–100K47$100–250K20$250–500K14$500K–1M4$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 273 (47%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 filing reports that the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Maryland (17%), Pennsylvania (14%), Texas (12%), Virginia (11%), and Massachusetts (10%).

Grant Distribution by State

30states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonBaltimoreHoustonBostonNew YorkNorfolkAtlantaBowieTallahasseeEl PasoMayaguezPhiladelphiaPittsburghSan JoseAlbanyBeltsvilleBronxJacksonNew HavenPetersburg

Is The Howard University open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 21 of 64 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $62K; repeat grants $146K. How we count

Medians: $42K first-time, $65K repeat.

  • 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M34 grants2020 37 grants2021 65 grants2022 52 grants2023 55 grants2024 64 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2020) to $11.8M (2022). In 2025 it made 64 grants totaling $7.6M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Georgetown University Philadelphia, PASupport & Education$1,015,724
Texas Southern University Houston, TXSupport & Education$630,849
Northeastern University Boston, MASupport & Education$498,538
University of Maryland College Park College Park, MDSupport & Education$475,360
Morgan State University Baltimore, MDSupport & Education$439,287
San Jose State University Research Foundation San Jose, CASupport & Education$434,344
Old Dominion University Research Foundation Norfolk, VASupport & Education$374,993
Bowie State University Bowie, MDSupport & Education$249,032
Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GASupport & Education$218,271
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MASupport & Education$199,671
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Amounts are reported by filing year.

The 2024 filing reports that Howard’s research expenditures were nearly $85 million in FY 2023.

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$2,979,645,000$1,433,002,000$1,412,020,000$7,568,72564$66,993,984
2024$2,737,036,000$1,362,844,000$1,373,367,000$8,410,02455$72,754,467
2023$2,635,844,000$1,269,450,000$1,235,304,000$5,866,97252$54,436,040
2022$2,607,941,000$1,401,205,000$1,173,375,000$11,792,82465$168,213,000
2021$2,110,254,000$1,293,039,199$1,020,867,573$3,667,40337$109,631,135
2020$1,667,010,000$1,025,632,000$966,309,000$2,264,19634$62,219,000

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Howard’s website describes its core values as excellence, leadership, service, and truth. It says the university aims to develop scholars and professionals who drive change and to support scholarship addressing contemporary global problems, particularly those affecting the African Diaspora. Its research office describes an interdisciplinary approach to societal challenges and says the university works to make the benefits of innovation accessible to communities that have been historically marginalized, underserved, overlooked, and underrepresented.

The 2024 filing describes education, research, patient care, hospital services, student auxiliary services, and preservation of collections and archives as parts of the university’s work. The university’s endowment is intended to support operations, scholarships, professorships, student loans, and other mission-related purposes.

Examples of organizations receiving grants in 2025 include universities and research-related organizations. The University of Maryland College Park’s stated mission is to administer property and make expenditures benefiting the university and supporting its mission, goals, and programs. Clark Atlanta University describes itself as a research institution focused on students’ intellectual and personal development and preparing responsible, productive, and innovative citizen leaders. HealthHIV describes its mission as advancing prevention, care, support, and health equity in HIV, HCV, STI, and LGBTQ health care.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, Howard reported 64 grants totaling $7,568,725. Grant amounts ranged from $5,210 to $1,015,724, with a median of $60,442. The largest reported awards included $1,015,724 to Georgetown University, $630,849 to Texas Southern University, $498,538 to Northeastern University, $475,360 to the University of Maryland College Park, and $439,287 to Morgan State University. Each is listed with the purpose “support & education.”

Howard’s Office of Research describes funding-opportunity and proposal-development services for Howard faculty and staff, including identifying opportunities, proposal support, and assistance navigating the university’s grant and award process. The available information does not state an application process for outside organizations seeking grants from Howard.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Leslie D. Hale, Chair; Mark A. L. Mason, Vice Chair; and board trustees Minnie V. Baylor-Henry, Richard E. Besser, Chris Carr, Donald B. Christian, Arne Duncan, Godfrey Gill, Michele V. Hagans, and Lena Hill.

The Howard University is led by Ben Vinson III, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 23 of 57 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Ben Vinson III

    President

    President & Start → President, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $270K (2024) → $1M (2025)

  • Damirez Fossett

    Chair of Neurosurgery

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $532K (2020) → $854K (2025)

  • Leslie D. Hale

    Chair

    Board Trustee → Vice Chair, 2021

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alexander Evans

    Trauma Medical Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $855K (2025)

  • Chris Carr

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Washington

    Board Trustee

    Alumni Trustee → Board Trustee, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Danette G. Howard

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Godfrey Gill

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hilary Rosen

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James J. Murren

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shelley Stewart Jr.

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce E. Thompson

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher J. Tyson

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Depelsha McGruder

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin E. Lofton

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Reverend Dr Michele V. Hagans

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard E. Besser

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • The Honorable Arne Duncan

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lena Hill

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marc S. Lampkin

    Board Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • A. Eugene Washington

    Board Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donald B. Christian

    Board Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Levoyd E. Robinson

    Board Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Minnie V. Baylor- Henry Esq.

    Board Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ziad Ojakli

    Board Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anthony Wutoh

    Provost & Chief Academic Officer

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $385K (2020) → $475K (2025)

  • Bruce Jones

    Senior Vice President of Research

    Vice President of Research → Senior Vice President of Research, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $295K (2020) → $377K (2025)

  • David Bennett

    Vice President & Chief Development Officer

    Vice President of Development → Vice President & Chief Development Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $296K (2020) → $403K (2025)

  • Edward Cornwell

    Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon

    Surgeon-In-Chief → Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $590K (2020) → $843K (2025)

  • Florence Prioleau

    Senior Vice President & General Counsel

    General Counsel Vice President Secretary of Board of Trustees → General Counsel, 2022

    General Counsel → Senior Vice President & General Counsel, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $329K (2020) → $660K (2025)

  • Hugh Mighty

    Senior Vice President of Health Affairs

    Vice President Clinical Affairs → Senior Vice President of Health Affairs, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $694K (2020) → $627K (2025)

  • Wayne A. I. Frederick MD MBA

    Former President & Ret

    President → Former President & Ret, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $1.6M (2020) → $1.5M (2025)

  • Cynthia Evers

    Senior Vice President for Student Affairs

    Interim Vice President Student Affairs From → Vice President Student Affairs, 2022

    Vice President Student Affairs → Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $171K (2021) → $297K (2025)

  • Rashad Young

    Senior Vice President for Administration & Chief

    Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer From → Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, 2022

    Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer → Senior Vice President for Administration & Chief, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $70K (2021) → $464K (2025)

  • Christie Taylor

    Secretary of Board

    Secretary of the Board → Secretary of Board, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $135K (2022) → $324K (2025)

  • Stephen Graham

    Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial Officer & From → Chief Financial Officer, 2023

    Chief Financial Officer → Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $87K (2022) → $204K (2025)

  • Warren Petty

    Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $213K (2023) → $451K (2025)

  • Andrea A. Hayes Dixon

    Dean College of Medicine

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $1M (2024) → $984K (2025)

  • Kakra Hughes

    Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon

    Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic & Vascul → Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $1M (2024) → $910K (2025)

  • Odalys Diaz Pineiro

    Chief of Staff

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $30K (2024) → $192K (2025)

  • Paul Tiyambe Zeleza

    Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $61K (2024) → $242K (2025)

  • Tashni-Ann Dubroy

    Executive Vice President & Chief Op. Officer

    Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer → Executive Vice President & Chief Op. Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $487K (2024) → $703K (2025)

  • Allison Bryant

    Vice President of Corporate Relations

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $268K (2025)

  • Gal Levy

    Chief Division Cardiothoracic Surgery

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $817K (2025)

  • Lydia Sermons

    Vice President of Communications & Chief Communications

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $276K (2025)

  • Benaree Pratt Wiley

    Trustee Emerita

    Board Trustee → Trustee Emeritus, 2022

    Trustee Emeritus → Trustee Emerita, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John E. Jacob

    Chairman Emeritus

    Trustee Emeritus → Chairman Emeritus, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laurence C. Morse

    Chairman Emeritus

    Vice Chair → Chairman, 2021

    Chairman → Chairman Emeritus, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark A. L. Mason

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Martin D. Payson Esq.

    Trustee Emeritus

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert L. Lumpkins

    Trustee Emeritus

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stacey J. Mobley Esq.

    Chairman Emeritus

    Chairman → Trustee Emeritus, 2021

    Trustee Emeritus → Chairman Emeritus, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • The Honorable Gabrielle K. McDonald

    Trustee Emerita

    Trustee Emeritus → Trustee Emerita, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • The Honorable L. Douglas Wilder

    Trustee Emeritus

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • The Honorable M. Kasim Reed

    Trustee Emeritus

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • The Honorable Marie C. Johns

    Trustee Emerita

    Board Trustee → Trustee Emerita, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • The Honorable Linda McMahon

    Patron Executive Officio

    Patron Ex-Officio → Patron Executive Officio, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (46)
  • Former: Donald B. Christian Cpa Cisa (2020–2024) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Frank Savage (2020–2024) — Chairman Emeritus
  • Former: Minnie V. Baylor-Henry Esq. (2020–2024) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Frank Tramble (2021–2024) — Former Vice President of Communications & Chief
  • Former: Carol Quillen (2024) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Daniel Tran (2024) — Clinical Professor
  • Former: The Honorable Carla Hayden (2024) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Guoyang Luo MD (2020–2023) — Chair of Ob & Gyn
  • Former: Richard D. Parsons Esq. (2020–2023) — Trustee Emeritus
  • Former: Robert Wilson MD (2020–2023) — Associate Prf. of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Former: Tashni Dubroy PhD MBA (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President COO & Interim Chief Hr
  • Former: The Honorable Alphonso Jackson (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
  • Former: The Honorable Ronald A. Rosenfeld (2020–2023) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Anthony Wutoh Phd Provost (2022–2023) — Chief Academic Officer
  • Former: The Honorable Miguel Cardona (2022–2023) — Patron Executive Officio
  • Former: Tyra A. Mariani (2022–2023) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Abigail Hall (2023) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Andrea A. Hayes Md Facs PhD (2023) — Dean & Vice President of Clinical Affairs
  • Former: Brent Drenon JD (2023) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Nchacha Etta (2023) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Roger Mitchell MD (2023) — Prof., Chair & Chief Medical Officer
  • Former: Charles M. Boyd (2020–2022) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Ginette Okoye MD (2020–2022) — Chair of Dermatology
  • Former: Michele V. Hagans (2020–2022) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Reed V. Tuckson (2020–2022) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Richard Goodman (2020–2022) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Annemieke Martinez (2022) — Interim CFO
  • Former: Deborah Jarvis Svp (2022) — Corporate Relations
  • Former: Terrence Fullum MD (2022) — Clinical Professor
  • Former: Colin L. Powell Usa (2020–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
  • Former: Deborah Jarvis (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President Corporate Relations
  • Former: Jill B. Louis Esq. (2020–2021) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Kenneth Holmes (2020–2021) — Former Vice President Student Affairs
  • Former: Larry Callahan (2020–2021) — Chief Human Resource Officer
  • Former: Michael Masch (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
  • Former: Vernon E. Jordan Jr. Esq. (2020–2021) — Trustee Emeritus
  • Former: Anthony Wutoh Phd Provost Ad Chief (2021) — Provost Ad Chief Academic Officer
  • Former: Charles J. McDonald (2020) — Trustee Emeritus
  • Former: Crystal Brown (2020) — Vice President Communications
  • Former: Earl G. Graves Sr. (2020) — Trustee Emeritus
  • Former: Eugene Rock Newman (2020) — Alumni Trustee
  • Former: Marian Johnson-Thompson (2020) — Board Trustee
  • Former: Marquis Taylor (2020) — Undergraduate Student Trustee
  • Former: Marsha A. Echols (2020) — Graduate Faculty Trustee
  • Former: Travis Randle (2020) — Graduate Student Trustee
  • Former: Wayman F. Smith III Esq. (2020) — Trustee Emeritus

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Wayne Frederick — Former President, Ret 9/1/23: $1.5MWayne FrederickFormer President, Ret 9/1/23$1.5MBen Vinson III — President: $1.0MBen Vinson IIIPresident$1.0MAndrea a Hayes Dixon — Dean College of Medicine: $984KAndrea a Hayes DixonDean College of Medicine$984KKakra Hughes — Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon: $910KKakra HughesVascular and Endovascular…$910KAlexander Evans — Trauma Medical Director: $855KAlexander EvansTrauma Medical Director$855KDamirez Fossett — Chair of Neurosurgery: $854KDamirez FossettChair of Neurosurgery$854KEdward Cornwell — Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon: $843KEdward CornwellTrauma and Critical Care Surgeon$843KGal Levy — Chief Division Cardiothoracic Surgery: $817KGal LevyChief Division Cardiothoracic…$817KTashni-Ann Dubroy — Executive Vice President and Chief Op. Officer: $703KTashni-Ann DubroyExecutive Vice President and…$703KFlorence Prioleau — Senior Vice President & General Counsel: $660KFlorence PrioleauSenior Vice President & General…$660KHugh Mighty — Senior Vice President of Health Affairs: $627KHugh MightySenior Vice President of Health…$627KAnthony Wutoh — Provost and Chief Academic Officer: $475KAnthony WutohProvost and Chief Academic…$475KRashad Young — Senior Vice President for Administration and Chief: $464KRashad YoungSenior Vice President for…$464KWarren Petty — Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer: $451KWarren PettyVice President and Chief Human…$451KDavid Bennett — Vice President and Chief Development Officer: $403KDavid BennettVice President and Chief…$403KBruce Jones — Senior Vice President of Research: $377KBruce JonesSenior Vice President of…$377KChristie Taylor — Secretary of Board: $324KChristie TaylorSecretary of Board$324KCynthia Evers — Senior Vice President for Student Affairs: $297KCynthia EversSenior Vice President for…$297KLydia Sermons — Vice President of Communications and Chief Communi: $276KLydia SermonsVice President of…$276KAllison Bryant — Vice President of Corporate Relations: $268KAllison BryantVice President of Corporate…$268KPaul Tiyambe Zeleza — Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives: $242KPaul Tiyambe ZelezaSenior Advisor for Strategic…$242KStephen Graham — Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer: $204KStephen GrahamSenior Vice President and Chief…$204KOdalys Diaz Pineiro — Chief of Staff: $192KOdalys Diaz PineiroChief of Staff$192K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1.5M, to Wayne Frederick (Former President, Ret 9/1/23). 23 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Howard University

How much does The Howard University give each year?

The Howard University gave $7.6M across 64 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8.4M across 55 grants.

What is The Howard University's typical grant size?

The Howard University's median grant in 2025 was $60,443, and its average grant was $118,261, across 64 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Howard University that year got $62K on average.

Where does The Howard University give grants?

The Howard University's top state is Maryland, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Houston, TX (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (3 grants).

Does The Howard University give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on The Howard University's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support & Education" (64 grants).

Who are The Howard University's largest grantees?

The Howard University's largest 2025 grantees include Georgetown University ($1,015,724), Texas Southern University ($630,849) and Northeastern University ($498,538), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,642), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Howard University?

The Howard University reported $3.0B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4B.

What does The Howard University fund?

Howard’s website describes its core values as excellence, leadership, service, and truth. It says the university aims to develop scholars and professionals who drive change and to support scholarship addressing contemporary global problems, particularly those affecting the African Diaspora. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Howard University?

The Howard University has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check howard.edu for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is The Howard University's EIN?

The Howard University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0204707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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The Gates Foundation funds work to reduce disease and poverty, improve health and gender equality in lower-income countries, and support education and economic mobility in the United States, especially Washington State; it works in more than 140 countries. Its 2024 grants had a median of $500,000, with awards ranging from $1 to $350.5 million. It generally does not accept unsolicited proposals, but periodically offers opportunities through published requests for proposals.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$78.7B

Grants

4,974

Total Given

$6.3B

The Simons Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Simons Foundation funds research and public engagement in mathematics and the physical, life, autism, and neuroscience sciences. In 2024, it made 1,727 grants, with a median award of $72,000 and amounts ranging from $1,480 to $20 million, supporting organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$4.5B

Grants

1,727

Total Given

$272.0M

NCRC Community Development Fund Inc

Washington, DC

NCRC Community Development Fund supports affordable housing and homeownership, small businesses—especially minority-owned, women-owned, and low-income businesses—and certain nonprofit programs that provide capital or services to underserved communities. Its listed awards range from $5,000 to $50,000, though typical giving is not stated; it serves communities across the U.S., with some programs focused on Illinois. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$55.6M

Grants

2,666

Total Given

$149.3M

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Grantable. (2026). The Howard University funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-howard-university-morg_c70ed87036fe44899b282bc586bcf09a

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  author       = {{Grantable}},
  title        = {{The Howard University funder profile}},
  howpublished = {GrantGraph},
  year         = {2026},
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  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-11. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
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