How to apply
Written requests providing information on organization and use of funds Contact: Matthew Howard, 1421 S Federal, Chicago, Il, 3129570944 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
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
29 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perc IncPalm Bay, FL | General purpose | $189K |
| Elbow Reef FoundationErlanger, KY | General purpose | $50K |
| Smith College Gift Accounting OfficeNorthampton, MA | General purpose | $40K |
| Roycemore SchoolEvanston, IL | General purpose | $40K |
| New York Public LibraryNew York, NY | General purpose | $30K |
| Central Park ConservancyNew York, NY | General purpose | $25K |
| Riverside Park ConservancyNew York, NY | General purpose | $25K |
| Loyola AcademyWilmette, IL | General purpose | $25K |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | General purpose | $25K |
| Chicago Maritime MuseumChicago, IL | General purpose | $25K |
| Columbia Saling SchoolChicago, IL | General purpose | $25K |
| Women for Women InternationalCentral Islip, NY | General purpose | $25K |
| World Monuments Fund IncNew York, NY | General purpose | $20K |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyChicago, IL | General purpose | $20K |
| Juvenille Diabetes Research FoundationChicago, IL | General purpose | $20K |
| New York Botanical GardenBronx, NY | General purpose | $10K |
| Municipal Art Society of New YorkNew York, NY | General purpose | $10K |
| World Central KitchenWashington, DC | General purpose | $10K |
| Friends of the Environment IncDelray Beach, FL | General purpose | $10K |
| Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC | General purpose | $10K |
| City Harvest IncNew York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| God's Love We Delivery IncNew York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Citymeals on WheelsNew York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Dav Disabled Americans VeteransCincinnati, OH | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago GiftChicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The University of Chicago Office 182Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing FoundationChicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| EpicPeoria, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
By state: Florida 3 · Illinois 11 · New York 10 · Kentucky 1 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Howard Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Kelly White, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Howard Fam Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written requests providing information on organization and use of funds Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Howard Fam Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $679K across 29 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Howard Fam Foundation give?
Florida (3 grants), Illinois (11 grants), New York (10 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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