Howard Family Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 36-7041179 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MATTHEW HOWARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 1421 S FEDERAL, CHICAGO IL 60605 |
| Phone | 3129570944 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUESTS PROVIDING INFORMATION ON ORGANIZATION AND USE OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
96% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perc Inc | Palm Bay, FL | General purpose | $188,819 |
| Elbow Reef Foundation | Erlanger, KY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Smith College Gift Accounting Office | Northampton, MA | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Roycemore School | Evanston, IL | General purpose | $40,000 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Chicago Maritime Museum | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Columbia Saling School | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Women For Women International | Central Islip, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| World Monuments Fund Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $20,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Municipal Art Society of New York | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Environment Inc | Delray Beach, FL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| God's Love We Delivery Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| DAV Disabled Americans Veterans | Cincinnati, OH | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago Gift | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The University of Chicago Office 182 | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Epic | Peoria, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $678,819 | 29 |
| 2024 | $515,295 | 26 |
| 2023 | $487,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601949349100860
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7041179
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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