The Pamela Howard Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Pamela Howard Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $831,200 in 95 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $247,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$831,200
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$247,000
- Assets$18.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $635,700 the year before.
17% 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 | $629,900 | 84 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $635,700 | 85 | $14.7 million |
| 2025 | $831,200 | 95 | $18.0 million |
How to apply
The Pamela Howard Family Foundation Inc 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.
What The Pamela Howard Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 63 | $423,800 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $254,500 |
| Florida | 10 | $58,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $19,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $17,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $15,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Center for Journalists | General purpose | $247,000 |
| Hudson River Housing | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Green Vale School | Education | $30,000 |
| Planting Fields Foundation | General purpose | $27,500 |
| Storm King Art Center | General purpose | $27,500 |
| Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Hewitt School | Education | $22,500 |
| Art Students League of New York | Education | $20,000 |
| Willow Roots Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Waterfront Center | General purpose | $18,000 |
| Innisfree Foundation | Education | $17,000 |
| Scripps Howard Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Chill Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| City Harvest | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Glenada Casino Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New York Live Arts | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Palm Beach Symphony Society | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Welder Underground | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wellness in the Schools | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Browning School | Education | $8,500 |
| Yale University | Education | $7,500 |
| Pomfret School | Education | $7,000 |
| NYU Langone | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Waterwheel Divided Sky Fund | General purpose | $5,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University Mission & Ministry Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Pennys Flight Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Pine Plains Memorial Hall | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St John's of Lattingtown | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St John's Pond Watershed Alliance | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Peter's Church | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Union College Annual Fund | Education | $5,000 |
| Oakcliff Sailing Lindsey-Mobley Olympic Field | General purpose | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Howard
- Jack R Howard-Potter
- Ian N H Gumprecht
- Christopher B Gumprecht
Questions people ask
Does The Pamela Howard Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pamela Howard Family Foundation Inc give?
$831,200 in tax year 2025, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Pamela Howard Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela Howard (Director), Jack R Howard-Potter (Director), Ian N H Gumprecht (Director) and Christopher B Gumprecht (Director).
What does The Pamela Howard Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.