Frank R Howard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frank R Howard Foundation is a private foundation in Willits, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $571,353 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $514,640. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$571,353
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$514,640
- Assets$16.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 10 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $571,353 | 11 | $16.4 million |
How to apply
Frank R Howard Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Frank R Howard Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $571,353 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Howard Memorial (HMH) | Healthcare equipment and software | $514,640 |
| Howard Community Healthcare Foundation | Hchf support | $31,099 |
| City of Willits | Haehl creek trail | $14,002 |
| Willits Senior Center | Ojc medical equipment loan program, shower chairs, and miscellaneous equipment | $3,807 |
| Willits Center for the Arts | Commercial stairlift | $2,500 |
| Willits Youth Football Association | Funding for safety helmets and equipment | $2,500 |
| Howard Hospital Inc | Hhi support | $905 |
| Seabiscuit Therapeutic Riding Center | Claws for a cause | $600 |
| Redwood Lions Memorial Foundation | Little lake blues and brew sponsorship | $500 |
| Willits Sober Grad | Willits sober grad 2024 | $500 |
| Willits Kids Club Inc | General support | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Arnie Mello
- Margie Handley
- Richard Willoughby
- Tedd Dawson MD
- Tony Madrigal
- Terry Hansen
- Colonel Mike Howard
- William Bowen MD
- Tom Herman
- Christi Lovell
Questions people ask
Does Frank R Howard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank R Howard Foundation give?
$571,353 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Frank R Howard Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arnie Mello (Executive Director/Treasurer/Secretary), Margie Handley (President (Until 9/24)), Richard Willoughby (Director) and Tedd Dawson MD (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Frank R Howard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.