Howard Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Howard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $678,819 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $188,819. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$678,819
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$188,819
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $515,295 the year before.
10% of its 2025 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 | $487,000 | 24 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $515,295 | 26 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $678,819 | 29 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew Howard 1421 S Federal, Chicago, IL 60605 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 957-0944 |
| What to submit | Written requests providing information on organization and use of funds |
What Howard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $203,819 |
| Illinois | 11 | $200,000 |
| New York | 10 | $160,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perc Inc | General purpose | $188,819 |
| Elbow Reef Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Smith College Gift Accounting Office | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Roycemore School | General purpose | $40,000 |
| New York Public Library | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Loyola Academy | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Chicago Maritime Museum | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Columbia Saling School | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Women For Women International | General purpose | $25,000 |
| World Monuments Fund Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Municipal Art Society of New York | General purpose | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Environment Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General purpose | $10,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| God's Love We Delivery Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General purpose | $5,000 |
| DAV Disabled Americans Veterans | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago Gift | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The University of Chicago Office 182 | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Epic | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cibc National Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Howard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Howard Family Foundation give?
$678,819 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Howard Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cibc National Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Howard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.