Howard Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Howard Family Fund is a private foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,050 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $1,000. 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$9,050
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$160,407
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11,300 the year before.
20% 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 | $11,300 | 20 | $204,294 |
| 2024 | $9,050 | 20 | $160,407 |
How to apply
Howard Family Fund 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 Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 16 | $6,550 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| We Care Solar | operations | $1,000 |
| Northside Residents Redevelopment Council | operations | $1,000 |
| Alliance Francaise Mpls St Paul | operations | $800 |
| Como Snowsports Booster Club | operation | $650 |
| Annunciation House | operations | $500 |
| Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Cnt | operations | $500 |
| Samos Volunteers Syrian refugees | operations | $500 |
| Fred Wells Tennis and Education Cnt | operations | $500 |
| Carleton College | operations | $400 |
| Planned Parenthood | operations | $400 |
| Our Justice | operations | $400 |
| Family Tree Clinic | operations | $400 |
| Century College | operations | $300 |
| Family Pathways | operations | $300 |
| Visitation Monastary | operations | $300 |
| Native American Community Clinic | operations | $300 |
| Scandia Baptist Cemetary | operations | $200 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | operations | $200 |
| Mpls Recreational Develop Inc | operations | $200 |
| Twin Cities PBS | operations | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Howard
- Anita Macias Matters
Questions people ask
Does Howard Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard Family Fund give?
$9,050 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Howard Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald Howard (Pres & Dir) and Anita Macias Matters (Director).
What does Howard Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.