Herbert S and Eleanore L Howard Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderSyracuse, New York · EIN 01-6177361 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES E MACKIN BOND SCHOENECK KING |
|---|---|
| Address | ONE LINCOLN CENTER, SYRACUSE NY 13202 |
| Phone | 3152188133 |
| JMACKIN@BSK.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE CHARITABLE PURPOSES ARE DEVOTED TO EDUCATION, MEDICINE, SOCIAL WELFARE, ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, RELIGION, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Keys Program | Oneida, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Order of St Thomas More (Notre Dame) | Notre Dame, IN | General purposes | $5,400 |
| Immaculate Conception | Fayetteville, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Cazcares Inc | Cazenovia, NY | Assistance to families | $2,500 |
| Francis House | Syracuse, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
| St Lucy Catholic Church | Syracuse, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Syracuse Jewish Family Service | Syracuse, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
| United Way of Central New York Inc | Syracuse, NY | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Cazenovia Preservation Foundation | Cazenovia, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Cazenovia Public Library | Cazenovia, NY | General purposes | $700 |
| Cazenovia Fire Department | Cazenovia, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo | Syracuse, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Giving Tree | Amsterdam, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Hope Appeal | Syracuse, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Oneida Community Mansion House | Oneida, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Albany, NY | General purposes | $250 |
| Community Hospice Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | General purposes | $250 |
| Frank H Hiscock Legal Aid Society | Syracuse, NY | General purposes | $250 |
| Hospice Cny | Liverpool, NY | General purposes | $250 |
| Hope for Bereaved | Syracuse, NY | General purposes | $200 |
| Cazenovia Lions Club | Cazenovia, NY | General purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,400 | 21 |
| 2024 | $26,550 | 21 |
| 2023 | $32,600 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631179349100128
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-6177361
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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