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.
William Howard Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: William Howard Charitable Trust gave $983K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $109K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $982,544
- +148.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $109,172
- +120.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $31,667
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William Howard Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goldie B Floberg Center ($509K). Together the top 9 received $983K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 38 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William Howard Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 208% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $253K (2021) to $983K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $983K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldie B Floberg Center Rockton, IL | To support development and maintenance of a high intensity behavioral support residential campus for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities in Winnebago county. | $509,169 |
| Patriot's Gateway Community Center Rockford, IL | To continue supporting sports and recreational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Winnebago county. | $241,077 |
| Boys and Girls Association of Rockford Loves Park, IL | To continue supporting sports programs and facilities for economically disadvantaged youth in Winnebago county. | $112,652 |
| Walter Lawson Children's Home Loves Park, IL | To improve learning resources and playground equipment for mentally and physically handicapped children in Winnebago county. | $35,093 |
| YMCA Rockford, IL | To continue supporting programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Winnebago county. | $31,667 |
| Ken-Rock Community Center Rockford, IL | To continue supporting sports programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Winnebago county. | $18,780 |
| Barbara Olson Center of Hope Rockford, IL | To continue funding the help program for teenagers with intellectual developmental disabilities in Winnebago county. | $14,330 |
| Booker Washington Community Center Rockford, IL | To continue supporting sports programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Winnebago county. | $11,276 |
| Arc of Winnebago Boone and Ogle Counties Rockford, IL | To support programs that provide options for people with developmental disabilities. | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $235,589 | $996,699 | $982,544 | 9 | $233,346 |
| 2024 | $761,110 | $232,739 | $415,215 | $396,235 | 8 | $232,739 |
| 2023 | $943,586 | $50,762 | $313,550 | $298,381 | 6 | $46,347 |
| 2022 | $1,206,374 | $122,070 | $336,405 | $318,745 | 8 | $122,070 |
| 2021 | $1,420,709 | $203,409 | $273,190 | $252,901 | 7 | $203,409 |
| 2020 | $1,490,490 | $133,933 | $294,972 | $269,461 | 8 | $120,831 |
About William Howard Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
William Howard Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Rockford, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $983K. Net investment income was $233K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Howard Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ben Holmstrom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denver Bitner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Jury
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Howard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Potter
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Holmstrom
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Box (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about William Howard Charitable Trust
How much does William Howard Charitable Trust give each year?
William Howard Charitable Trust gave $983K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $396K across 8 grants.
What is William Howard Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
William Howard Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $31,667, and its average grant was $109,172, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does William Howard Charitable Trust give grants?
William Howard Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (6 grants) and Loves Park, IL (2 grants).
Does William Howard Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on William Howard Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are William Howard Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
William Howard Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Goldie B Floberg Center ($509,169), Patriot's Gateway Community Center ($241,077) and Boys and Girls Association of Rockford ($112,652), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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