Howard Drescher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howard Drescher Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $489,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$489,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $457,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $429,500 | 47 | $9.4 million |
| 2023 | $457,500 | 45 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $489,000 | 45 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Howard Drescher 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.
What Howard Drescher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 38 | $408,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $17,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse Ny | General operating | $45,000 |
| Road to Emmaus Ministry | General operating | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of Cny | General operating | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Cny | General support | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Works | General support | $25,000 |
| Clear Path for Veterans | General operating | $21,000 |
| Christian Brothers Academy | General operating | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Works of Cny Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Asturias Maldonado Foundation | General operaitng | $20,000 |
| LeMoyne College - Loyola Hall | General operating | $15,000 |
| Yeazel Catholic Education Fund | General operating | $15,000 |
| Hope for Bereaved Inc | General operating | $13,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament School Char Sch Trust | General operating | $12,000 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sarah's Guest House | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Cny Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| David's Refuge Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Joseph's House for Women Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis of Neumann Commun | General operating | $9,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | General operating | $9,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | General operating | $7,000 |
| L'arche Syracuse Inc | General operating | $7,000 |
| The Humane Association of Cny Inc | General operating | $7,000 |
| Native American Heritage Association | General support | $7,000 |
| SPCA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Contact Community Services Inc | General operating | $6,000 |
| Syracuse Youth Golf Inc | General operating | $6,000 |
| Building Men Program Inc | General operating | $6,000 |
| The Syracuse Orchestra | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Charles Food Pantry | General operating | $5,000 |
| Francis House | General support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Cny Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Church of Immaculate Conception | General operating | $5,000 |
| Aurora of Cny Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Saint Paul's Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Kenya Educational Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| Markus Paul Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Syracuse Community Fridge Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Key West Retired Catholic Priest Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pontifical Misson Societies in the United | General operating | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JTC Trust Company Delaware LTD
- Paul Drescher Dec'd 7262025
- Michael Drescher
Questions people ask
Does Howard Drescher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard Drescher Foundation give?
$489,000 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Howard Drescher Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists JTC Trust Company Delaware LTD (Co-Trustee), Paul Drescher Dec'd 7262025 (Co-Trustee) and Michael Drescher (Co-Trustee).
What does Howard Drescher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.