The Howard and Bush Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTroy, New York · EIN 47-1070242 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DEBORAH E BYERS |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 BELLE AVENUE, TROY NY 12180 |
| Phone | 5182711134 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION GUIDLINES AND FORMS SENT UPON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 14TH & SEPTEMBER 14TH |
| Restrictions | PROJECTS MUST BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF RENSSELAER COUNTY, NY |
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alterntive to Economic and Housing | Albany, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood | Albany, NY | General purpose | $9,000 |
| Friends of Oakwood Cemetery Inc | Troy, NY | Generl purpose | $8,000 |
| YWCA of the Greater Capital Region Inc | Troy, NY | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Albany Pro Musica | Troy, NY | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Hudon Mohawk Industrial Gateway | Troy, NY | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Albany Jewish Family Services | Albany, NY | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Circle Theatre Players Aka Sand Lake Ctr | Averill Park, NY | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Arts Letter and Numbers | Averill Park, NY | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Girls Inc | Schenectady, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area | Troy, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| To Life Inc | Delmar, NY | General purpose | $3,700 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County | Troy, NY | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Junior Acheivment of Northeastern NY | Albany, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,200 | 14 |
| 2023 | $83,050 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533239349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1070242
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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