Thaler Howell Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Thaler Howell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Yarmouth, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $406,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $36,000 and the largest $36,000. 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$406,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$36,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $340,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $270,000 | 11 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $340,000 | 10 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $406,000 | 12 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Thaler Howell 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 Thaler Howell Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $108,000 |
| New York | 2 | $72,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $46,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $36,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $36,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $36,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $36,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $36,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loaves Fishes of Tompkins County | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | Charitable | $36,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Central Coast Alliance United for a | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Georiga Water Coalition | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Defense Center | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Natural Resources Council of Maine | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey A Thaler
- Manley H Thaler
- Gregory Massey Thaler
Questions people ask
Does Thaler Howell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thaler Howell Foundation Inc give?
$406,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $36,000.
Who runs Thaler Howell Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey A Thaler (President), Manley H Thaler (Director) and Gregory Massey Thaler (Vice President).
What does Thaler Howell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.