Howe Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-1339302 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.2M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$13.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | General | $2,000,000 |
| Ashland County Community Foundation | Ashland, OH | General | $1,000,500 |
| The Christ Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | General | $1,000,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | General | $105,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande | Boca Grande, FL | General | $100,000 |
| United Way | Cincinnati, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Artswave | Cincinnati, OH | General | $5,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation & Improvement Association | Boca Grande, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Birmingham United Methodist Church | Birmingham, OH | General | $4,000 |
| Mclaren Northern Michigan Foundation | Petoskey, MI | General | $2,500 |
| Armstrong Chapel UMC | Cincinnati, OH | General | $2,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | General | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati, OH | General | $1,500 |
| Boca Grande Disaster Fund | Boca Grande, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church | Cincinnati, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Johann Fust Library | Boca Grande, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Cincinnati, OH | General | $1,000 |
| The Island School | Boca Grande, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Walloon Lake Association | Walloon Lake, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Camp Stepping Stones | Cincinnati, OH | General | $500 |
| Cincinnati Works | Cincinnati, OH | General | $500 |
| Forest Bluff School | Lake Bluff, IL | General | $500 |
| Ladd | Cincinnati, OH | General | $500 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | General | $500 |
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | General | $500 |
| Tristate Warbird Museum | Batavia, OH | General | $500 |
| Boca Grande Historical Society | Boca Grande, FL | General | $300 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Englewood | Englewood, FL | General | $300 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | General | $300 |
| Free Store Food Bank | Cincinnati, OH | General | $300 |
| YWCA of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General | $300 |
| Sarasota Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | General | $200 |
| Walloon Sailors | Petoskey, MI | General | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,248,900 | 33 |
| 2023 | $162,300 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532969349101408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1339302
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.