The Richard R Howe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Richard R Howe Foundation is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,025 in 156 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $23,000. 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$120,025
- Number of grants156
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $114,950 the year before.
14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,950 | 170 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $120,025 | 156 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
The Richard R Howe 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 The Richard R Howe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 53 | $85,850 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | $12,150 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $6,600 |
| New Jersey | 20 | $4,950 |
| California | 6 | $1,650 |
| Georgia | 3 | $1,650 |
| Virginia | 9 | $1,350 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $750 |
| Maryland | 6 | $650 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Committee on American Foreign Policy Inc | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $23,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $11,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $11,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $6,000 |
| Guttmacher Institute | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $6,000 |
| Oxfam America | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $6,000 |
| Yaddo the Corporation of | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $4,500 |
| Fos Feminista | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $4,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $3,500 |
| Engenderhealth | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $3,000 |
| Peoples' Symphony Concerts | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $2,500 |
| Msi United States | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $2,500 |
| Freedom House | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $1,500 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $1,000 |
| Center for Victims of Torture | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $1,000 |
| Community Foodbank of New Jersey | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $1,000 |
| Map International | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $1,000 |
| Ploughshares Fund | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $1,000 |
| PPMNJ Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan NJ | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $1,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $500 |
| Anera American Near East Refugee Aid | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $500 |
| Care | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $500 |
| Center for Comprehensive Health Practice | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $500 |
| Legal Services NYC | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $500 |
| Physicians for Social Responsibility | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $500 |
| Siecus | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $500 |
| United Way of Northern New Jersey | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $500 |
| Search and Care | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $300 |
| UNICEF USA | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $300 |
| Artsconnection | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $250 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $250 |
| City Bar Justice Center | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $250 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $250 |
| Concern Worldwide US | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $250 |
| Covenant House | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $250 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $250 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $250 |
| Heifer International | Unrestricted use in charitable endeavor | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard R Howe
Questions people ask
Does The Richard R Howe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Richard R Howe Foundation give?
$120,025 in tax year 2024, across 156 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs The Richard R Howe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard R Howe (Trustee).
What does The Richard R Howe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and arts and culture.