The Howe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Howe Foundation is a private foundation in Muscatine, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $274,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $274,544 | 27 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 25 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
The Howe 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 The Howe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 19 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $70,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $7,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Muscatine | General support | $1.0 million |
| Wesley United Methodist Church | General operations & building renovation | $80,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General support | $70,000 |
| Muscatine Charities Inc | General operations | $30,000 |
| Hoover Presidential Library | General support | $30,000 |
| United Way | General support | $30,000 |
| Illinois State University Foundatio | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Muscatine FFA | General support | $25,000 |
| American Junior Golf Assoc | General support | $25,000 |
| STEM Matters Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Iowa State Univ Foundation | General support | $12,632 |
| Flickinger Learning Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| Youth Sports Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Union Congregational Church | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Muscatine Chamber of Commerce Found | Economic development | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Muscatine Firefighters Charitable A | General support | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sister of Muscatin | General support | $5,000 |
| St Mary St Mathias Cath Ch-K of Col | General support | $2,500 |
| Deep Portage Learning Center | General operations | $2,000 |
| Muscatine Comm College Fdn | General support | $1,200 |
| Muscatine Community Y | General operations | $1,000 |
| Muscatine Civic Chorale | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Grist Mill | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric J Thomsen
- Helen H Howe
- James Howe
Questions people ask
Does The Howe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Howe Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Howe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric J Thomsen (Treasurer), Helen H Howe (Director) and James Howe (President & CEO).
What does The Howe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.