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The Gary and Leslie Howard Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Cherry Hills Village, Colorado · EIN 841612399

The Gary and Leslie Howard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $265,504 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $265,504 and the largest $265,504. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $209,921 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$214,1711$3.8 million
2024$209,9211$4.1 million
2025$265,5041$4.1 million

How to apply

The Gary and Leslie Howard Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Gary and Leslie Howard Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado1$265,504

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attached Statement
Cherry Hills Village, CO
Education & general$265,504

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Gary and Leslie Howard Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Gary and Leslie Howard Family Foundation give?

$265,504 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $265,504.

Who runs The Gary and Leslie Howard Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Gary S Howard (Vice President) and Leslie D Howard (President).

What does The Gary and Leslie Howard Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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