The Howland Fund Inc
The Howland Fund Inc is a private foundation, based in Plymouth, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $60K.
The Howland Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Howland Fund Inc gave $100K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,333
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $1,638,654
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (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 Howland Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Battenkill Valley Health Center ($50K). Together the top 3 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
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 Howland Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 291% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $105K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Battenkill Valley Health Center Arlington, VT | To Help Promote Health Services | $50,000 |
| Arlington Community House Arlington, VT | To Support Community Programs | $40,000 |
| Arlington Food Shelf Arlington, VT | To Support Community | $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 | $1,638,654 | $67,814 | $109,319 | $100,000 | 3 | $100,000 | $60,371 | $92,738 |
| 2024 | $1,680,159 | $221,688 | $89,014 | $80,000 | 3 | $80,000 | $59,282 | $78,618 |
| 2023 | $1,547,485 | $400,290 | $112,440 | $105,000 | 4 | $105,000 | $43,071 | $61,287 |
| 2022 | $1,259,635 | $222,900 | $32,979 | $25,550 | 2 | $25,550 | $15,930 | $51,130 |
| 2021 | $1,069,714 | $531,650 | $48,890 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | $24,353 | $40,670 |
| 2020 | $586,954 | $337,973 | $55,248 | $47,000 | 1 | — | $56,853 | $25,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howland Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Howland Fund Inc is led by Meghan Knight, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meghan Knight
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Nathan N. Withington
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William J. Knight
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Meghan Knight (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Howland Fund Inc
How much does The Howland Fund Inc give each year?
The Howland Fund Inc gave $100K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 3 grants.
What is The Howland Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Howland Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $33,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Howland Fund Inc give grants?
The Howland Fund Inc gives mostly in Vermont: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VT (3 grants).
Does The Howland Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Howland Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Howland Fund Inc?
The Howland Fund Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Howland Fund Inc's EIN?
The Howland Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4907987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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