Howley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bluffton, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,853 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $6,180 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$116,853
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$6,180
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $134,725 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $106,500 | 5 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $134,725 | 7 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $116,853 | 9 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Howley 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 Howley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $26,173 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $11,680 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Charitable - unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Catholic Schools Foundation | Charitable - unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Charitable-unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Low Country | Charitable-unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Detroit Golf Foundation | Donation - unrestricted | $6,180 |
| St Gregory the Great | Charitable-unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Charitable - unrestricted | $1,000 |
| NPH USA | Donation - unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Givengain Foundation | Donation - unrestricted | $173 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael G Howley
- Francine O Howley
Questions people ask
Does Howley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howley Family Foundation give?
$116,853 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $6,180.
Who runs Howley Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael G Howley (Trustee) and Francine O Howley (Trustee).
What does Howley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.