The Howe Foundation Inc
The Howe Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $385K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Howe Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Howe Foundation Inc gave $16K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,500
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,875
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $384,838
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Howe Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of McDonough County ($5K). Together the top 4 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Howe Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $16K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of McDonough County Macomb, IL | Providegrants for Youth | $5,000 |
| Community Presbyterian Church Lauderdale by the Sea, FL | Provide Grants for Church | $5,000 |
| Broward Housing Solutions Fort Lauderdale, FL | Provide Grants Forhousing | $3,000 |
| Western Illinois Museum Macomb, IL | Providegrants Formuseum | $2,500 |
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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 | $384,838 | $16,055 | $16,657 | $15,500 | 4 | $16,220 | $6,989 | $18,390 |
| 2024 | $353,628 | $10,269 | $14,560 | $13,500 | 3 | $14,220 | $5,761 | $16,113 |
| 2023 | $307,433 | $9,874 | $16,243 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,720 | $4,949 | $14,123 |
| 2022 | $282,008 | $55,026 | $14,953 | $13,500 | 3 | $14,400 | $16,611 | $15,717 |
| 2021 | $330,822 | $20,963 | $14,010 | $12,500 | 3 | — | $6,538 | $14,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howe Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Howe Foundation Inc is led by Joseph P. Howe, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph P. Howe
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jane Gibbs
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Patricia Howe Hinsberger
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jack Hinsberger
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joseph Hinsberger
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
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 Howe Foundation Inc
How much does The Howe Foundation Inc give each year?
The Howe Foundation Inc gave $16K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is The Howe Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Howe Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,875, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Howe Foundation Inc give grants?
The Howe Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Macomb, IL (2 grants).
Does The Howe Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Howe Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Howe Foundation Inc?
The Howe Foundation Inc reported $385K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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 Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Howe Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4193632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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