Howland Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howland Family Foundation is a private foundation in Norwood, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,450 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$53,450
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$944,184
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was up from $46,175 the year before.
4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,175 | 51 | $814,407 |
| 2023 | $46,175 | 51 | $931,160 |
| 2024 | $53,450 | 52 | $944,184 |
How to apply
Howland 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 Howland Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 39 | $42,700 |
| Vermont | 3 | $2,000 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 2 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $750 |
| California | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umass Amherst | Charity | $10,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital Fund | Charity | $1,500 |
| Mass Easter Seal Soc | Charity | $1,500 |
| ALS Assoc of Massachusetts | Charity | $1,200 |
| American Red Cross | Charity | $1,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Charity | $1,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of America | Charity | $1,000 |
| Christmas Charitable Trust | Charity | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber- Jimmy Fund | Charity | $1,000 |
| Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism | Charity | $1,000 |
| First Parish Church of Westwood | Charity | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charity | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish of Ma | Charity | $1,000 |
| Mass Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) | Charity | $1,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Charity | $1,000 |
| McLean Hospital Fund | Charity | $1,000 |
| Mspca | Charity | $1,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation of NE | Charity | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Charity | $1,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Rosies Place | Charity | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charity | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | Charity | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Charity | $1,000 |
| Umass Athletic Athletic Fund | Charity | $1,000 |
| UNICEF | Charity | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure New England | Charity | $1,000 |
| American Lab Rescue | Charity | $750 |
| Animal Care Center of St John | Charity | $750 |
| Gifft Hill School | Charity | $750 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Charity | $750 |
| Hale Reservation | Charity | $750 |
| Heifer International | Charity | $750 |
| Mass Audubon Soc | Charity | $750 |
| Medfield Animal Shelter | Charity | $750 |
| Medfield Food Cupboard | Charity | $750 |
| Medic Alert Foundation | Charity | $750 |
| Reading Volunteer Fire Department | Charity | $750 |
| Reading- West Windsor Food Shelf | Charity | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Howland
Questions people ask
Does Howland Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howland Family Foundation give?
$53,450 in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Howland Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay Howland (Trustee).
What does Howland Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.