The Howard University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2026
Total received
$73.5M
Foundation funders
161
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2024–2026
Who funds The Howard University?
The Howard University is funded by 161 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($14.3M), Lilly Endowment Inc ($6.3M), The Ford Foundation ($4.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $73.5M in grants to The Howard University between 2024–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2026) to $49.4M (2024). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $1.9M.
What grants has The Howard University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $1,352,727 |
| 2026 | Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia | Endowment gift for Capital Artist Residency for Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts | $500,000 |
| 2026 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | PUBINT | $22,300 |
| 2025 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $5,000,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $2,144,435 |
| 2025 | Johns Hopkins University | SUB-AWARD | $1,668,762 |
| 2025 | Corporation for Public Broadcasting | TVCSG | $1,262,313 |
| 2025 | Georgetown University | Subaward | $1,222,938 |
| 2025 | The George Washington University | SUBAWARD | $1,174,567 |
| 2025 | Bedford Falls Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $950,000 |
| 2025 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $902,564 |
| 2025 | Dume Wolverine Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $875,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $665,166 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING | $506,500 |
| 2025 | Iger Bay Foundation | GENERAL | $500,000 |
| 2025 | University of Miami | RESEARCH | $456,789 |
| 2025 | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | STUDENT ATHLETE OPPORTUNITY FUND | $391,879 |
| 2025 | University of Southern California | RESEARCH SUBAWARD | $386,515 |
| 2025 | Carnegie Mellon University | EDUCATION/RESEARCH | $297,306 |
| 2025 | Peter G Peterson Foundation | TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN THE FIELD OF ECONOMICS AND PROMOTE INCLUSION IN FISCAL AND ECONOMIC POLICYMAKING THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE, EQUITY, AND RACE. | $273,000 |
| 2025 | The District of Columbia Bar Foundation | FY25 ATJ GRANTS | $244,848 |
| 2025 | University of Pittsburgh | RESEARCH- SUBCONTRACT | $238,436 |
| 2025 | Warner Music Group Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund | CENTER FOR MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSMUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMEXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM | $191,540 |
| 2025 | National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $150,000 |
| 2025 | American Council of Learned Societies | STIPENDS/FELLOWSHIPS | $145,000 |
| 2025 | Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund | EDUCATION | $121,356 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $114,349 |
| 2025 | The Teagle Foundation | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $107,500 |
| 2025 | Jumpstart for Young Children Inc | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $106,445 |
| 2025 | Stallworth OhYes Foundation | Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Howard University?
The Howard University is funded by 161 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($14.3M), Lilly Endowment Inc ($6.3M), The Ford Foundation ($4.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $73.5M in grants to The Howard University between 2024–2026.
Who is The Howard University's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Howard University, with $14.3M across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has The Howard University received?
IRS 990 filings record $73.5M in grants to The Howard University across 200 grants from 161 funders between 2024–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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