The Howe Family Foundation
The Howe Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saint Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $874K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $214K.
The Howe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Howe Family Foundation gave $16K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,776
- -70.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,259
- -70.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,276
- Total assets
- $873,881
- +28.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Howe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Every Meal ($10K). Together the top 3 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Howe Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 43% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $54K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Meal Roseville, MN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| YMCA Camp Widjiwagan Ely, MN | General Operations | $5,276 |
| Breck School Golden Valley, MN | General Operations | $500 |
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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 | $873,881 | $215,206 | $21,430 | $15,776 | 3 | $18,682 | $213,681 | $42,968 |
| 2024 | $680,105 | $64,747 | $57,002 | $53,731 | 3 | $55,238 | $63,949 | $46,375 |
| 2023 | $672,360 | $19,622 | $58,256 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,300 | $19,022 | $42,349 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Howe Family Foundation is led by Joshua Howe, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Howe
President, Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Howe
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Howe
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carole Howe (2023–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Howe Family Foundation
How much does The Howe Family Foundation give each year?
The Howe Family Foundation gave $16K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 3 grants.
What is The Howe Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Howe Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,276, and its average grant was $5,259, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Howe Family Foundation give grants?
The Howe Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Howe Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Howe Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Howe Family Foundation?
The Howe Family Foundation reported $874K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Howe Family Foundation's EIN?
The Howe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3458940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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