Howard University is a historically Black, private institution of higher learning based in Washington, D.C. Established by an Act of Congress in 1867, the university serves a diverse community of over 12,000 students. As a comprehensive research-oriented institution, Howard University educates students, develops professionals, conducts research, and serves patients through 13 schools of higher education and an academic medical center. The organization operates hospital facilities and maintains a workforce of approximately 7,655 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7B
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.4M
+43.3% YoY
Grant Count
55
+5.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$153K
+35.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Howard University provides an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential, with particular emphasis on providing educational opportunities to all students. The university is the nation's top producer of minority lawyers, dentists, physicians, and African American PhDs in science and technology fields.
The university's program areas include:
- Education, General/Other — Comprehensive research-oriented educational programming across multiple disciplines
- Auxiliary Services — Student housing, food services, parking, transportation services, and a public television station
- Healthcare — Howard University Hospital, the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university, offering medical students superior learning opportunities
Grantmaking
Howard University distributes grants with typical award ranges of $5,105 to $1,661,236. The organization's grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services, with primary geographic focus in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Texas.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,737,036,000
- Annual Revenue: $1,362,844,000
- Total Expenses: $1,373,367,000
- Total Giving: $197,632,866
Federal Funding (2025): Howard University has received $6.1 billion in federal awards from five agencies:
- Department of Health and Human Services: $3.1 billion (798 awards)
- Department of Education: $2 billion (129 awards)
- Department of Commerce: $401.2 million (39 awards)
- Department of State: $371.4 million (77 awards)
- National Science Foundation: $245.7 million (376 awards)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,737,036,000 | $2,635,844,000 | $2,607,941,000 |
| Revenue | $1,362,844,000 | $1,269,450,000 | $1,401,205,000 |
| Expenses | $1,373,367,000 | $1,235,304,000 | $1,173,375,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $72,754,467 | $54,436,040 | $168,213,000 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR LAURENCE C MORSE | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MS LESLIE D HALE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MR MARK A L MASON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MINNIE V BAYLOR-HENRY ESQ | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR RICHARD E BESSER | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR CHRIS CARR | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DONALD B CHRISTIAN CPA CISA | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE ARNE DUNCAN | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR GODFREY GILL | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REVEREND DR MICHELE V HAGANS | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE CARLA HAYDEN | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR LENA HILL | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR DANETTE G HOWARD | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR MARC S LAMPKIN | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR KEVIN E LOFTON | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS DEPELSHA MCGRUDER | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR JAMES J MURREN | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR CAROL QUILLEN | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MS HILARY ROSEN | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR SHELLEY STEWART JR | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR BRUCE E THOMPSON | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR CHRISTOPHER J TYSON | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MR CHRIS WASHINGTON | BOARD TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR JOHN E JACOB | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE MARIE C JOHNS | TRUSTEE EMERITA | 1 | — |
| MR ROBERT LUMPKINS | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE GABRIELLE K MCDONALD | TRUSTEE EMERITA | 1 | — |
| STACEY J MOBLEY ESQ | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| MARTIN D PAYSON ESQ | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE M KASIM REED | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| MR FRANK SAVAGE | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE L DOUGLAS WILDER | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| MRS BENAREE PRATT WILEY | TRUSTEE EMERITA | 1 | — |
| THE HONORABLE LINDA MCMAHON | PATRON EX-OFFICIO | 1 | — |
| DR BEN VINSON III | PRESIDENT, START 9/1/23 | 40 | $269,593 |
| WAYNE FREDERICK | FORMER PRESIDENT, RET 9/1/23 | 40 | $3,378,163 |
| ANDREA A HAYES DIXON | DEAN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | 40 | $1,044,485 |
| KAKRA HUGHES | CHIEF OF THE DIVISION OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCUL | 40 | $1,017,773 |
| EDWARD CORNWELL | SURGEON-IN-CHIEF | 40 | $876,713 |
| DANIEL TRAN | CLINICAL PROFESSOR | 40 | $812,504 |
| DAMIREZ FOSSETT | CHAIR OF NEUROSURGERY | 40 | $795,946 |
| HUGH MIGHTY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF HEALTH AFFAIRS | 40 | $636,499 |
| RASHAD YOUNG | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION AND CHIEF | 40 | $489,730 |
| TASHNI-ANN DUBROY | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $487,182 |
| ANTHONY WUTOH | PROVOST AND CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER | 40 | $471,171 |
| FLORENCE PRIOLEAU | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $452,913 |
| WARREN PETTY | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 40 | $451,349 |
| STEPHEN GRAHAM | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $420,761 |
| DAVID BENNETT | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $411,644 |
| BRUCE JONES | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH | 40 | $364,036 |
| CHRISTIE TAYLOR | SECRETARY OF BOARD | 40 | $288,052 |
| CYNTHIA EVERS | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS | 40 | $256,173 |
| FRANK TRAMBLE | FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND CHIEF | 40 | $133,165 |
| ODALYS DIAZ PINEIRO | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $29,803 |
| PAUL TIYAMBE ZELEZA | SENIOR ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 40 | $61,407 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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