Howmet Aerospace Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howmet Aerospace Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.0 million in 209 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.6 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$11.0 million
- Number of grants209
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$188 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.6 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.6 million | 209 | $178 million |
| 2024 | $11.0 million | 209 | $188 million |
How to apply
Howmet Aerospace 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 Howmet Aerospace Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $1.4 million in 49 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $3.2 million |
| Michigan | 23 | $794,000 |
| California | 26 | $600,500 |
| Ohio | 23 | $504,805 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $375,000 |
| Texas | 19 | $349,240 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $225,080 |
| Indiana | 5 | $175,500 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $142,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Neighborhood Academy | Build out of the girls' middle school & the STEM suite | $1.6 million |
| Sarah Heinz House | S.t.e.a.m. Programs | $500,000 |
| Society for Science | Sponsorship of two categories at isef 2025 | $350,000 |
| Muskegon County Community Foundation | Howmet aerospace foundation city center park | $304,000 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | Warehouse conversion to youth programming and workforce development facility | $300,000 |
| American Red Cross | Relief for people affected by hurricanes helene and milton | $200,000 |
| Hosanna House Inc | Teen.co aviators | $100,000 |
| Muskegon Museum of Art Foundation | Community sculpture plaza | $100,000 |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Science innovation centre | $93,160 |
| The Stepping Stone Shelter for Women Inc | Renewing & rebuilding hope | $80,000 |
| Universidad Tecnologica de Ciudad Acuna | Cnc center | $80,000 |
| American Educational Assistance Foundation | 2024 sons & daughters scholarship awards for 19 recipients | $76,000 |
| American Red Cross | Sound the alarm: updating low-income homes with new smoke alarms primarily in southern california | $75,000 |
| Avenues in Motion | Junior solar sprints | $75,000 |
| Ecole de Production de L'icam Site de Toulouse | Upgrading and professionalizing the production school | $75,000 |
| South Bay Workforce Investment Board Inc | Pre-apprenticeship program | $75,000 |
| The Japanese Red Cross Society (Ishikawa Prefecture Chapter) | Support for victims of the january 2024 earthquake | $70,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Programs | Stem/community enhancement program - teen pathways to brighter futures | $65,000 |
| El Camino Community College District Foundation | Stem scholarships at el camino community college | $63,000 |
| Apame | Employment assistance for young people (neets) | $60,000 |
| Flying West | Phoenix project to make light aviation more environmentally friendly | $60,000 |
| Kids' Food Basket | Nutrition and gardening education in muskegon county | $60,000 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology | Precision measurement training for manufacturing | $59,600 |
| Muskegon Museum of Art Foundation | Super saturday program | $55,000 |
| Aktion Lichtblicke Ev | Support for disadvantaged children and families | $50,000 |
| Amigos del Hospital Ac | Upgrades to x-ray equipment | $50,000 |
| First (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) | First/pittsburgh school district initiative - first program support | $50,000 |
| Forderverein Der Beruflichen Schulen Meschede Ev | Addition of a 3d-coordinate measuring machine to the existing industry 4.0 process | $50,000 |
| Gymnasium Der Stadt Meschede | Maker space | $50,000 |
| United Way of the Lakeshore | Lights on after-school! Stem program | $50,000 |
| The Pat Tillman Foundation | Scholarship support for veterans | $45,000 |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College Educational Foundation | Career readiness initiative | $42,000 |
| Alapitvany A Tehetseges Topartis Tanulokert | Introduction to digital competence for toparti gimnazium | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of la Habra-Brea | Digital fabrication lab - workforce development for youth | $40,000 |
| Fejer Varmegyei Szent Gyorgy Egyetemi Oktato Korhaz | Upgrades to patient admissions office | $40,000 |
| Leadership Pittsburgh | Leadership development initiative and its community impact project | $40,000 |
| Motogo | Shop class programming for cleveland-area youth | $40,000 |
| Providence House Inc | Van purchase for transportation to facilities for children and families | $40,000 |
| Szekesfehervar Fejlodeseert Alapitvany | Alba innovar's cybersecurity education and pedig manager scholarship program | $40,000 |
| University Settlement Inc | Americorps neo skill corps program | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Marchuk
- John Hislop
- Ken Giacobbe
- Vagner Finelli
- Dean E Will
Questions people ask
Does Howmet Aerospace Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howmet Aerospace Foundation give?
$11.0 million in tax year 2024, across 209 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Howmet Aerospace Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Neil Marchuk (President and Secretary), John Hislop (Director), Ken Giacobbe (Director) and Vagner Finelli (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Howmet Aerospace Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.