The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation
The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports $596,184 in grants to 16 organizations.
The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation at a glance
In short: The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation gave $596K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Indiana. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $596,184
- +156.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,262
- +124.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,470,797
- -14.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4000 W 106Th St Ste 125, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (312) 626-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Trinity Cathedral ($340K). Together the top 10 received $568K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 59 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Indiana recipients received 63% of grant dollars, California recipients 22%, Texas recipients 5%, and recipients in Washington, DC, and Virginia 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 169% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 253% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2021) to $596K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $596K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Cathedral Carmel, IN | Saint Basil Food Pantry | $340,000 |
| The Claremont Institute Claremont, CA | Education | $130,500 |
| American Reformer Dallas, TX | Religion | $20,000 |
| The American Cause Oakton, VA | Education | $15,000 |
| The Charlemagne Institute Bloomington, IN | Education | $12,500 |
| Indy Latin School Carmel, IN | Education | $10,184 |
| Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Kalamazoo, MI | Religion | $10,000 |
| Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute Washington, DC | Education | $10,000 |
| Holy Apostles Orthodox Church Indianapolis, IN | Religion | $10,000 |
| Natalismorg Houston, TX | Education | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,470,797 | $6,820 | $646,206 | $596,184 | 16 | $601,814 | $41,558 | $237,997 |
| 2024 | $4,079,686 | $-48,584 | $277,612 | $232,500 | 14 | $237,775 | $46,943 | $272,395 |
| 2023 | $4,427,537 | $19,360 | $321,903 | $264,500 | 11 | $278,894 | $26,711 | $260,321 |
| 2022 | $4,672,516 | $111,956 | $273,267 | $222,000 | 8 | $225,880 | $64,569 | $244,067 |
| 2021 | $4,877,960 | $5,032,441 | $163,725 | $143,200 | 10 | — | $19,382 | $135,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation reported a distributable amount of $238K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a food pantry, education, and religious organizations. Among its grantees, American Reformer describes its mission as promoting a vigorous Christian approach to cultural challenges rooted in Protestant social and political thought. Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute describes itself as a public-interest law firm that litigates to advance the public interest. Kristinas House of Hope says it provides immediate assistance to displaced or homeless women struggling with drug and/or alcohol dependency.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $596,184. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $340,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest grants included $340,000 to Holy Trinity Cathedral in Carmel, Indiana, for its Saint Basil Food Pantry; $130,500 to the Claremont Institute for education; $20,000 to American Reformer for religion; $15,000 to The American Cause for education; and $12,500 to the Charlemagne Institute for education. Other listed grants included $10,184 to Indy Latin School, $10,000 each to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute, Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, Natalism.org, St. John the Baptist Academy, and The American Moment. Kristinas House of Hope received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alison Murphy as president and Charles Haywood as secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation is led by Alison Murphy, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Murphy
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Haywood
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Kunkel (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation
How much does The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation give each year?
The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation gave $596K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $233K across 14 grants.
What is The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation's typical grant size?
The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $37,262, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation give grants?
The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (22%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Carmel, IN (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (11 grants) and "Religion" (3 grants).
Who are The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation's largest grantees?
The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Trinity Cathedral ($340,000), The Claremont Institute ($130,500) and American Reformer ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation?
The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $602K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $238K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a food pantry, education, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation's EIN?
The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4094023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Howdy Doody Good Times Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-howdy-doody-good-times-foundation-morg_e56c3f4d5f424b34afaba456a44d9f8d
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