J Smith Howell Foundation
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 74-3135477 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIP ADMIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4320 WADE HAMPTON BLVD, TAYLORS SC 29687 |
| Phone | 8642683363 |
| Form and materials | ONLINE AT www.csascholars.org/howell/index.php |
| Deadlines | MARCH 21 |
| Restrictions | VIEW ONLINE AT www.csascholars.org/howell/index.php |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel H | Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel H | Charlotte, NC | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Wingate University | Wingate, NC | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of North Carolina - Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel H | Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Western Carolina University | Charlotte, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $82,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349101935
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-3135477
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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