The Richard R Howe Foundation
The Richard R Howe Foundation is a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey, that supports charitable organizations through grants. Its 2024 giving included organizations working in areas such as reproductive health and rights, human rights, international affairs, and the arts.
The Richard R Howe Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richard R Howe Foundation gave $120K across 156 grants in 2024 (avg $769.391), mostly in New York. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,025
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 156
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $769
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $2,889,442
- +16.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (8 of 156, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Richard R Howe 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: 86 Woodfield Dr, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Phone: (973) 376-1568
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richard R Howe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Committee on American Foreign Policy Inc ($23K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
912 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 912 grants of 912 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 72% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in the District of Columbia (10%), Massachusetts (5%), New Jersey (4%), and Georgia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 156 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Richard R Howe Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 156 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $422; repeat grants $788. How we count
Medians: $125 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2020) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 156 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Committee on American Foreign Policy Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Use in Charitable Endeavor | $23,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted Use in Charitable Endeavor | $11,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | Unrestricted Use in Charitable Endeavor | $11,000 |
| Amnesty International USA New York, NY | Unrestricted Use in Charitable Endeavor | $6,000 |
| Guttmacher Institute New York, NY | Unrestricted Use in Charitable Endeavor | $6,000 |
| Oxfam America Boston, MA | Unrestricted Use in Charitable Endeavor | $6,000 |
| Yaddo the Corporation of Saratoga Springs, NY | Unrestricted Use in Charitable Endeavor | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | Unrestricted Use in Charitable Endeavor | $4,500 |
| FOS Feminista New York, NY | Unrestricted Use in Charitable Endeavor | $4,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Unrestricted Use in Charitable Endeavor | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,889,442 | $100,412 | $126,247 | $120,025 | 156 | $120,025 | $100,412 | $138,451 |
| 2023 | $2,481,974 | $250,543 | $119,450 | $114,950 | 170 | $114,950 | $138,203 | $113,207 |
| 2022 | $2,170,932 | $68,474 | $116,247 | $108,770 | 184 | $108,770 | $5,450 | $107,806 |
| 2021 | $2,259,425 | $94,399 | $107,410 | $107,410 | 231 | $107,410 | $94,399 | $102,398 |
| 2020 | $1,863,856 | $41,045 | $87,185 | $83,685 | 171 | — | $3,206 | $81,649 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard R Howe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2024 — 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 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Planned Parenthood Federation of America says it works to provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocate for public policies; the Guttmacher Institute describes itself as a research and policy organization advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. Human Rights Watch says it investigates abuses and advocates for human rights, while EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where people can live healthy lives. Peoples’ Symphony Concerts says it provides affordably priced classical music concerts for residents of the New York metropolitan area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 156 grants totaling $120,025. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $23,000, with a median of $200. Notable grants included $23,000 to the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, $11,000 each to the ACLU Foundation and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and $6,000 each to Amnesty International USA, the Guttmacher Institute, and Oxfam America. Other grants included $5,000 to Yaddo, $4,500 to Human Rights Watch, $4,000 to Fos Feminista, $3,500 to the Center for Reproductive Rights, $3,000 to EngenderHealth, and $2,500 to Peoples’ Symphony Concerts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard R Howe is listed as trustee.
The Richard R Howe Foundation is led by Richard R. Howe, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard R. Howe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Richard R Howe Foundation
How much does The Richard R Howe Foundation give each year?
The Richard R Howe Foundation gave $120K across 156 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 170 grants.
What is The Richard R Howe Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richard R Howe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $769, across 156 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Richard R Howe Foundation that year got $422 on average.
Where does The Richard R Howe Foundation give grants?
The Richard R Howe Foundation gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (51 grants), Washington, DC (32 grants), Arlington, VA (6 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does The Richard R Howe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Richard R Howe Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (156 of 156) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Richard R Howe Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richard R Howe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Committee on American Foreign Policy Inc ($23,000), ACLU Foundation ($11,000) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard R Howe Foundation?
The Richard R Howe Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (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 does The Richard R Howe Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richard R Howe 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 Richard R Howe Foundation's EIN?
The Richard R Howe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3849162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Richard R Howe 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.
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