The Howe Foundation
Invitation OnlyMuscatine, Iowa · EIN 42-1395312 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | General support | $1,008,975 |
| Wesley United Methodist Church | Muscatine, IA | General operations & building renovation | $80,000 |
| Muscatine Charities Inc | Muscatine, IA | General operations | $30,000 |
| Hoover Presidential Library | West Branch, IA | General support | $30,000 |
| United Way | Muscatine, IA | General support | $30,000 |
| Illinois State University Foundatio | Normal, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Muscatine Ffa | Muscatine, IA | General support | $25,000 |
| American Junior Golf Assoc | Braselton, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| STEM Matters Inc | Muscatine, IA | General support | $15,000 |
| Iowa State Univ Foundation | Ames, IA | General support | $12,632 |
| Flickinger Learning Center | Muscatine, IA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Youth Sports Foundation | Muscatine, IA | General support | $10,000 |
| Union Congregational Church | Hackensack, MN | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Inc | Muscatine, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | General support | $5,000 |
| Deep Portage Learning Center | Hackensack, MN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Muscatine Comm College Fdn | Muscatine, IA | General support | $1,200 |
| Muscatine Community Y | Muscatine, IA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of Grist Mill | Muscatine, IA | General support | $500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($88,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,409,807 | 25 |
| 2023 | $274,544 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349102262
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1395312
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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