Ernest J and Dores H Howard Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 56-2324633 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Say Yes to Recess | Greenville, SC | Support | $4,000 |
| St Anthony's Catholic Church | Greenville, SC | Support | $3,000 |
| St Rafka Maronite Church | Greer, SC | Support | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | Greenville, SC | Support | $3,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church | Greenville, SC | Support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support | $2,000 |
| Greenville Humane Society | Greenville, SC | Support | $2,000 |
| Project Host | Greenville, SC | Support | $500 |
| Greenville Community Foundation | Greenville, SC | Support of chris & kelly's hope | $500 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | Support | $500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($20,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $37,250 | 12 |
| 2021 | $38,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642029349100104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2324633
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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