The David S Howe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The David S Howe Foundation is a private foundation in Woodbury, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $225,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$21.4 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $630,000 the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $285,039 | 13 | $14.6 million |
| 2023 | $630,000 | 24 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 30 | $21.4 million |
How to apply
The David S 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 David S Howe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $360,000 |
| New York | 7 | $300,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $272,500 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $150,000 |
| California | 2 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art 21 Inc | Donee's exempt purpose | $225,000 |
| Block Island Housing Initiative | Donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Harvard University | Donee's exempt purpose | $200,000 |
| Center for Heirs Property Preservation | Donee's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Block Island Health Services | Donee's exempt purpose | $65,000 |
| Freed Seed Federation | Donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Increasing Hope | Donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Protocinema | Donee's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Mending Families | Donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Nofamass | Donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Caf America | Donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Semap (Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership) | Donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| United We Dream Network | Donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust Inc | Donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Coastal Foodshed | Donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Land for Good | Donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Mogfa (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) | Donee's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Greenwich House Pottery | Donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Bloomfield Garfield | Donee's exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Black Ball Projects | Donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Film Forum Inc | Donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | Donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Westport Historical Society | Donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Blank Forms | Donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Fred Benson Memorial Fund | Donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Isle at Haut Community | Donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Sto Te Nema | Donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Block Island Historical Society | Donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David S Howe
- Benjamin Howe
Questions people ask
Does The David S Howe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The David S Howe Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The David S Howe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David S Howe (President) and Benjamin Howe (Director).
What does The David S Howe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and environment and conservation.