Howard Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Howard Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Far Rockaway, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $155,050 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $107,500. 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$155,050
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$107,500
- Assets$2.2 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $43,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,200 | 17 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $43,500 | 26 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $155,050 | 26 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Howard Memorial 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 Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 | $155,050 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RDRC | Help revitalize community | $107,500 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | To provide college scholarship | $550 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorraine Alexander
- Kevin Alexander
- Laverne Jeffrey
- Wayne Greene
Questions people ask
Does Howard Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard Memorial Fund give?
$155,050 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Howard Memorial Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Lorraine Alexander (Board Member), Kevin Alexander (President), Laverne Jeffrey (Secretary) and Wayne Greene (Board Member).
What does Howard Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.