Private foundation · EIN 13-6161770 · Far Rockaway, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Howard Memorial Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $155K total, median $2,000. 100% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$155K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Submission deadline is by december 31st
Assets
$1.2M

How to apply

A formal letter addressed to howard memorial fund stating reasons for consideration Contact: Kevin Alexander, 1920 Mott Avenue, Far Rockaway, Ny, 7183275300 Deadlines: Submission deadline is by december 31st of applicable fiscal year Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 1 of 26 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
RdrcFar Rockaway, NYHelp revitalize community$108K

About this foundation

Howard Memorial Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Far Rockaway, New York, administered in care of Rockaway Develepmont & Revitaliza, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Howard Memorial Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Howard Memorial Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $155K across 26 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Howard Memorial Fund give?

New York (26 grants), per its latest filing.

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