Howland Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Howland Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Akron, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$150,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $215,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $175,000 | 4 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 4 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 1 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Howland Memorial Fund 3020 Stockbridge Road, Akron, OH 44313 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 867-3020 |
| What to submit | Letter outlining request, Financial Statement, List of Board of Trustees, IRS determination letter |
| Deadlines | November 1 |
| Restrictions | Charitable organizations but preference is to given to organizations in Northeast Ohio |
What Howland Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Art Museum | Grant towards full building generator | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John V Frank
- Akron Community Foundation
Questions people ask
Does Howland Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1.
How much does Howland Memorial Fund give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Howland Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists John V Frank (Trustee) and Akron Community Foundation (Trustee).
What does Howland Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.