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Howe Foundation is a private corporation based in MUSCATINE, IA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Stanley M Howe Pres. It holds total assets of $7.9M. Annual income is reported at $3.5M. Total assets have grown from $706K in 2011 to $7.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Howe Foundation has made 112 grants totaling $2.6M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $409K in 2020 to $275K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.6M distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $326K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Iowa, District of Columbia, Illinois, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$72K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Howe Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 112 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA, DC, IL.
Howe Foundation has distributed a total of $2.6M across 112 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $326K.
Howe Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Howe Foundation is headquartered in MUSCATINE, IA. While based in IA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric J Thomsen | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helen H Howe | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Howe | President & CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
112
Total Giving
$2.6M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United WayGENERAL SUPPORT | Muscatine, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Judicial WatchGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Hoover Presidential LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | West Branch, IA | $30K | 2023 |
| Muscatine Charities IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Muscatine, IA | $30K | 2023 |
| Iowa State Univ FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Ames, IA | $25K | 2023 |
| Rock In PreventionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Des Moines, IA | $25K | 2023 |
| Youth Sports FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Muscatine, IA | $20K | 2023 |
| Muscatine Symphony OrchestraGENERAL OPERATING | Muscatine, IA | $14K | 2023 |
| Community Fdn Of Greater MuscatineGENERAL OPERATIONS | Muscatine, IA | $11K | 2023 |
| City Of Lone Rock IowaGENERAL SUPPORT | Lone Rock, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Muscatine Center For Social ActionGENERAL OPERATIONS | Muscatine, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Flickinger Learning CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Muscatine, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Muscatine County ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT | Muscatine, IA | $8K | 2023 |
| Union Congregational ChurchGENERAL PURPOSES | Hackensack, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| Tulsa Garden Center IncGENERAL OPERATIONS | Tulsa, OK | $5K | 2023 |
| City Of MuscatineGENERAL SUPPORT | Muscatine, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Crossroads IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Muscatine, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Tulsa Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Tulsa, OK | $5K | 2023 |
| Muscatine Comm College FdnGENERAL SUPPORT | Muscatine, IA | $4K | 2023 |
| St Mary St Mathias Cath Ch-K Of ColGENERAL SUPPORT | Muscatine, IA | $3K | 2023 |
| Muscatine Soccer ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Muscatine, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Muscatine Boxing ClubGENERAL OPERATIONS | Muscatine, IA | $2K | 2023 |
| Muscatine Community YGENERAL OPERATIONS | Muscatine, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Muscatine Civic ChoraleGENERAL OPERATIONS | Muscatine, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Samaritan AviationGENERAL SUPPORT | Mesa, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Grist MillGENERAL SUPPORT | Muscatine, IA | $500 | 2023 |
| Wesley United Methodist ChurchGENERAL OPERATIONS & BUILDING RENOVATION | Muscatine, IA | $73K | 2022 |
| St Mary Mathias Parish-KofcGENERAL SUPPORT | Muscatine, IA | $57K | 2022 |
| Iowa Wesleyan UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Mt Pleasant, IA | $35K | 2022 |
| Muscatine Chamber Of CommerceECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | Muscatine, IA | $25K | 2022 |