Private foundation · EIN 34-6709057 · Akron, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Howland Memorial Fund U-W of Mame E Howland Item 8

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (November 1) and its median grant is $150K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $150K total, median $150K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: Charitable organizations but preference is to given to organizations in Northeast Ohio

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$150K
Median grant
$150K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
November 1
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

Letter outlining request, Financial Statement, List of Board of Trustees, IRS determination letter Contact: Howland Memorial Fund, 3020 Stockbridge Road, Akron, Oh, 3308673020 Deadlines: November 1 Restrictions: Charitable organizations but preference is to given to organizations in Northeast Ohio

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Akron Art MuseumAkron, OHGrant towards full building generator$150K

About this foundation

Howland Memorial Fund U-W of Mame E Howland Item 8 is a private grantmaking foundation in Akron, Ohio, administered in care of John V Frank, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Howland Memorial Fund U-W of Mame E Howland Item 8 accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter outlining request, Financial Statement, List of Board of Trustees, IRS determination letter Deadlines: November 1.

How much does Howland Memorial Fund U-W of Mame E Howland Item 8 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $150K across 1 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Howland Memorial Fund U-W of Mame E Howland Item 8 give?

Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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