Howe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$4.2 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $162,300 the year before.
39% 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 | $162,300 | 35 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 33 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
Howe 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 Howe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 18 | $4.0 million |
| Florida | 9 | $213,800 |
| Michigan | 3 | $3,700 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami University | General | $2.0 million |
| Ashland County Community Foundation | General | $1.0 million |
| The Christ Hospital | General | $1.0 million |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | General | $105,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande | General | $100,000 |
| United Way | General | $10,000 |
| Artswave | General | $5,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation & Improvement Association | General | $5,000 |
| Birmingham United Methodist Church | General | $4,000 |
| McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Armstrong Chapel UMC | General | $2,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | General | $1,500 |
| Boca Grande Disaster Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church | General | $1,000 |
| Johann Fust Library | General | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General | $1,000 |
| The Island School | General | $1,000 |
| Walloon Lake Association | General | $1,000 |
| Camp Stepping Stones | General | $500 |
| Cincinnati Works | General | $500 |
| Forest Bluff School | General | $500 |
| Ladd | General | $500 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | General | $500 |
| Taft Museum of Art | General | $500 |
| Tristate Warbird Museum | General | $500 |
| Boca Grande Historical Society | General | $300 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Englewood | General | $300 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General | $300 |
| Free Store Food Bank | General | $300 |
| YWCA of Cincinnati | General | $300 |
| Sarasota Healthcare Foundation | General | $200 |
| Walloon Sailors | General | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen C Howe
- Mary H Davis
- R Edwin Howe
- Roger L Howe
- Joyce L Howe
Questions people ask
Does Howe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howe Family Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Howe Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen C Howe (President), Mary H Davis (Secretary), R Edwin Howe (Treasurer) and Roger L Howe (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Howe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.