John C and Mary Jane Howard Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichland, Michigan · EIN 38-3452536 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$177K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
From the return
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
71% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltz Jupiter Theater Inc | Jupiter, FL | General support | $37,500 |
| Battle Creek Community Foundation | Battle Creek, AL | Aaron W. howard scholarship fund | $15,054 |
| Freedom Alliance | Dulles, VA | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of Traverse City | Traverse City, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | Racine, WI | General support | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Munson Healthcare Regional Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Traverse City, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Tops Veterinary Rehabilitation Inc | Grayslake, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society - Racine Campus | Racine, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Belle City Veterinary Hospital Inc | Racine, WI | General support | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General support | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region | Traverse City, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan | Traverse City, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| National Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing | Traverse City, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Traverse Health Clinic | Traverse City, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Department of Development | Rochester, MN | General support | $2,054 |
| Air Warrior Courage Foundation-Awcf | Silver Springs, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| American Legion Post 0484 | Hickory Corners, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Army Emergency Relief | Arlington, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation | Herriman, UT | General support | $2,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | General support | $2,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Honor Flight Network | Springfield, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| National Military Family Association | Alexandria, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Operation Home Front | Topkea, KS | General support | $2,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Thrive Medical Clinic | Traverse City, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support | Omaha, NE | General support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Battle Creek History Museum | Battle Creek, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Children's National Hospital | Nw Washington DC, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Richland | Richland, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Mission | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Marys Mantle | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $1,000 |
| Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum | Jupiter, FL | General support | $500 |
| Spring Lake Ranch | Cuttingsville, VT | General support | $394 |
| Norton Museum of Art | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $300 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $210 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,662 | 49 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $84,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641429349100724
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3452536
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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