Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation is a private foundation in Corpus Christi, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $784,092 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $357,000. 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$784,092
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$357,000
- Assets$20.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $679,580 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $732,420 | 24 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $679,580 | 20 | $18.7 million |
| 2025 | $784,092 | 25 | $20.1 million |
How to apply
Laverne & Thomas Howell 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $749,092 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church of CC | Operating expenses | $357,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation | Coastal bend day of giving | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Community outreach | $30,000 |
| Compassionate Care Medical Clinic | General support | $30,000 |
| Timon's Ministries | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Foster Village Corpus Christi | Gernal | $25,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | General | $25,000 |
| Tennis Success Inc | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Agape Ranch | General fund | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Texas research fund | $20,000 |
| Coastal Bend Food Bank | Operating expenses | $17,092 |
| Casa of the Coastal Bend | General | $15,000 |
| Communities in School | General | $15,000 |
| Annapolis Christian Academy | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Art Museum of South Texas | General | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General | $10,000 |
| Mission 911 | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Nueces County Juvenile | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Center of Coastal Bend | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Rise School | Scholarship for indigent students | $10,000 |
| St James Episcopal School | General | $10,000 |
| The First Methodist Children's Home | General support | $10,000 |
| Coprus Christi Sailing Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| NAMI Greater Corpus Christi | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin C Davis
- Gary B Pearce
- Christopher Davis
Questions people ask
Does Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation give?
$784,092 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martin C Davis (Managing Dir), Gary B Pearce (Director) and Christopher Davis (Managing Dir).
What does Laverne & Thomas Howell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.