John K Howie & Janice L Howie Foundation
Invitation OnlyCambridge, Massachusetts · EIN 31-1755447 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$700K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $50,000.
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
92% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Educational | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Federation | Tallahassee, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Found | Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | Educational | $50,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Southern Florida | Miami, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Canine Companions | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| New Haven Ecology Project | New Haven, CT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Florida Aquarium | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $700,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611879349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1755447
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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