Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B Howe Foundation
Accepts applications
Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B Howe Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $122,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $37,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$122,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $121,000 | 9 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $100,500 | 8 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $122,500 | 10 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dana M Parks 180 S Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 792-2771, lhhandmbhfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Applications should be sent in the form of a letter stating the use of the contribution and whether the donee candidate is a new applicant. They can also be emailed to: lhhandmbhfoundation@gmail.com guidelines are on file at the foundation center in New York. |
| Deadlines | The deadline is march 31 of the current grant year. Requests received after that time shall be held |
| Restrictions | Grants are restricted to tax exempt organizations with an emphasis on consideration to organizations local to the san gabriel valley. Except for unique circumstances, the howe foundation does not restrict its grants. The board does, however, hope that grant recipients will consider operational expenses a priority for allocation of granted funds. |
What Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B Howe Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $122,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Door of Hope | To further exempt purpose of foundn | $37,000 |
| Lead With Your Life | Same as above | $25,000 |
| Gooden Center Inc | Same as above | $10,000 |
| Huntington Memorial Hospital | Same as above | $10,000 |
| Lake Avenue Community Foundation | Same as above | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Same as above | $10,000 |
| Thorston Educational Foundation | Same as above | $7,500 |
| Uncommon Voices | Same as above | $6,000 |
| Sunrise Horse Rescue | Same as above | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Same as above | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Howe
- John B Howe
- Terry McKenzie
- Jeffery Myers
- Mitchell C Myers
- Dana M Parks
- Jamen Wurm
Questions people ask
Does Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B Howe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline is march 31 of the current grant year. Requests received after that time shall be held.
How much does Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B Howe Foundation give?
$122,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B Howe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Howe (Treasurer), John B Howe (Director), Terry McKenzie (President) and Jeffery Myers (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lucile H Howe and Mitchell B Howe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.