The Howe Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCherryville, North Carolina · EIN 56-6070727 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$107K
Organizations funded67
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $2,000.
From the return
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
17% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest School of Medicine | Winston Salem, NC | Donee organization | $6,500 |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | Donee organization | $6,000 |
| Carolina Thread Trail | Charlotte, NC | Donee organization | $5,000 |
| Caromont Health Foundation | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $5,000 |
| Novant Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Donee organization | $5,000 |
| R L Stowe Family YMCA | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Gaston | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $4,000 |
| Charlotte Master Chorale | Charlotte, NC | Donee organization | $4,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal | Lynchburg, VA | Donee organization | $3,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Donee organization | $2,600 |
| Belmont Historical Society | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $2,500 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | Charlotte, NC | Donee organization | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Gastonia | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $2,500 |
| Holy Angels | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $2,500 |
| Belmont Abbey Performing Arts | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $2,000 |
| Belmont Community Organization | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $2,000 |
| Gaston County Family YMCA | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $2,000 |
| Gaston Day School | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $2,000 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden Sydney, VA | Donee organization | $2,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Cleveland, TN | Donee organization | $2,000 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | Donee organization | $1,500 |
| Belmont Central Elementary School | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Belmont Middle School | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Catawba Heights Elementary School | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Catawba River Keepers | Mcadenville, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Catherine's House | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Ecu Medical Foundation | Greenville, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Gaston County Young Life | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Generals Redoubt | Lexington, VA | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Greensboro Young Life | Greensboro, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Health Guidance Center Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| House of Mercy | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Lifeline Children's Services | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Love's Chapel Presbyterian Church | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Mended Hearts | Leesburg, GA | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Mt Moriah Baptist Church | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Baptist Church | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| New Hope Elementary School | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| North Belmont Elementary School | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| O Connors Grove AME Zion Church | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Opera Carolina | Charlotte, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Page Elementary School | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Pkd Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| South Point High School | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Stuart Cramer High School | Belmont, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Sweet Briar College | Sweet Briar, VA | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| The Mcadenville Historical Society | Mcadenville, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary | Charlotte, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston Salem, NC | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Williams College | Williamstown, MA | Donee organization | $1,000 |
| Carolina Women's Leadership Council | Chapel Hill, NC | Donee organization | $750 |
| William Peace College | Raleigh, NC | Donee organization | $750 |
| Backpack Weekend Food | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $500 |
| Bethel Cemetery Association | Clover, SC | Donee organization | $500 |
| Catawba Land Conservancy | Charlotte, NC | Donee organization | $500 |
| Charlotte Community Health Clinic | Charlotte, NC | Donee organization | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Boy Scout Troop | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $500 |
| Gaston Arts Council | Gastonia, NC | Donee orgaization | $500 |
| Girl Scouts Carolinas P & P | Gastonia, NC | Donee organization | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Chatham County | Pittsboro, NC | Donee organization | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,300 | 67 |
| 2023 | $105,800 | 53 |
| 2022 | $98,800 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620729349100412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6070727
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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