William Howard Charitable Trust
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ITS NAMED BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SERVE MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, THE TRUST PROVIDES FUNDING TO ITS NAMED BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$761K
-19.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$396K
+32.8% YoY
Grant Count
8
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
-0.4% YoY
About William Howard Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
William Howard Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCKFORD, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $761K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $396K. Net investment income was $233K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $761,110 | $943,586 | $1,206,374 |
| Revenue | $232,739 | $50,762 | $122,070 |
| Expenses | $415,215 | $313,550 | $336,405 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $232,739 | $46,347 | $122,070 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys and Girls Association of Rockford ($120,000), Goldie B Floberg Center ($109,420), Patriot's Gateway Community Center ($87,625).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KEN-ROCK COMMUNITY CENTER ROCKFORD, IL | TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY. | $14,790 |
| BOOKER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER ROCKFORD, IL | TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY. | $13,836 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS ASSOCIATION OF ROCKFORD LOVES PARK, IL | TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING SPORTS PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY. | $120,000 |
| WALTER LAWSON CHILDREN'S HOME LOVES PARK, IL | TO IMPROVE LEARNING RESOURCES AND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY. | $20,839 |
| BARBARA OLSON CENTER OF HOPE ROCKFORD, IL | TO CONTINUE FUNDING THE HELP PROGRAM FOR TEENAGERS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY. | $14,725 |
| PATRIOT'S GATEWAY COMMUNITY CENTER ROCKFORD, IL | TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY. | $87,625 |
| EASTERSEALS CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A SIMULATION APARTMENT TO FOSTER TEACHING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY. | $15,000 |
| GOLDIE B FLOBERG CENTER ROCKTON, IL | TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A HIGH INTENSITY BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY. | $109,420 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATE HOWARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BEN HOLMSTROM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DENVER BITNER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GREG JURY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFF POTTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Howard Charitable Trust?
William Howard Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCKFORD, IL. It holds $761K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is William Howard Charitable Trust?
As of 2024, William Howard Charitable Trust holds $761K in total assets with $233K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $396K in 2024.
Where does William Howard Charitable Trust operate?
William Howard Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does William Howard Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, William Howard Charitable Trust awarded 8 grants totaling $396K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is William Howard Charitable Trust's EIN?
William Howard Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3205707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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