Howard & Martha Head Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Howard & Martha Head Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$91,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $0 | 0 | $319,620 |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 3 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $91,000 | 5 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Howard & Martha Head 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 Howard & Martha Head Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | $86,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Valley Foundation | General | $70,000 |
| Bravo Vail Valley Music Festival | General | $10,000 |
| Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods | General | $5,000 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Gardens | General | $5,000 |
| Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Head
- Michael D Hankin
- Anne H Bartlett
Questions people ask
Does Howard & Martha Head Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard & Martha Head Foundation Inc give?
$91,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Howard & Martha Head Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha Head (Trustee-Vp), Michael D Hankin (Trustee-President) and Anne H Bartlett (Secretary).
What does Howard & Martha Head Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.