Howell-Adams Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howell-Adams Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mattoon, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,200 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $28,700. 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$123,200
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$28,700
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $118,400 the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,400 | 31 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $123,200 | 29 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Howell-Adams 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.
What Howell-Adams Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $102,400 |
| Florida | 6 | $10,800 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Lutheran School | General operations | $28,700 |
| Little Theatre on the Sq | General operations | $12,000 |
| Williams Elementary School | General operations | $6,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | General obligations | $5,000 |
| Coles County Casa | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mattoon Public Library | Public library operations | $5,000 |
| Post (Penensula Open Space Trust) | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ccar Industries | General operations | $4,200 |
| Cornbelt Shrine Club | General operations | $4,000 |
| Douglas-Hart Nature Center | General operations | $4,000 |
| Hope Coalition Against Domestic Vio | General operations | $4,000 |
| Mattoon Community Food Center | General operations | $4,000 |
| United Way of Coles County | General operations | $4,000 |
| Coles County Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $3,500 |
| Coles County Mental Health Assoc D/B/A Lifelinks Mental Health | General operations | $3,000 |
| Lincoln-Sargent Farm Foundation | General operations | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | General operations | $3,000 |
| Big Arts | General operations | $2,500 |
| Fish of Sanibel-Captiva Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of Brownstown Public Lib | Public library operations | $2,000 |
| Greater St Louis Area Scouting Redhawk District | General operations | $2,000 |
| Mattoon Athletic Board | General operations | $2,000 |
| Sanibel Sea School | General operations | $1,800 |
| Sancap Cares | General operations | $1,500 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation FDTN | General operations | $1,500 |
| Boy Scout Troop 57 | General operations | $1,000 |
| Mattoon Arts Council | General operations | $1,000 |
| Readers' Bridge | General operations | $1,000 |
| Sanibel Historical Museum & Village | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Adams
- Linda Adams
Questions people ask
Does Howell-Adams Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howell-Adams Family Foundation give?
$123,200 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Howell-Adams Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Adams (Trustee) and Linda Adams (Trustee).
What does Howell-Adams Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.