Private foundation · EIN 47-1070242 · Troy, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Howard and Bush Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New York. The foundation accepts applications (February 14th & september 14th) and its median grant is $6,750.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $89K total, median $6,750. 100% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: Projects must benefit residents of rensselaer county, ny

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$89K
Median grant
$6,750
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
February 14th & september 14th
Assets
$2.8M

How to apply

Application guidlines and forms sent upon request Contact: Deborah E Byers, 2 Belle Avenue, Troy, Ny, 5182711134 Deadlines: February 14th & september 14th Restrictions: Projects must benefit residents of rensselaer county, ny

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Alterntive to Economic and HousingAlbany, NYGeneral purpose$10K
Upper Hudson Planned ParenthoodAlbany, NYGeneral purpose$9,000
Friends of Oakwood Cemetery IncTroy, NYGenerl purpose$8,000
YWCA of the Greater Capital Region IncTroy, NYGeneral purpose$8,000
Albany Pro MusicaTroy, NYGeneral purpose$7,500
Hudon Mohawk Industrial GatewayTroy, NYGeneral purpose$7,500
Albany Jewish Family ServicesAlbany, NYGeneral purpose$7,500
Circle Theatre Players Aka Sand Lake CtrAverill Park, NYGeneral purpose$6,000
Arts Letter and NumbersAverill Park, NYGeneral purpose$6,000
Girls IncSchenectady, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital AreaTroy, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
To Life IncDelmar, NYGeneral purpose$3,700
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer CountyTroy, NYGeneral purpose$3,500
Junior Acheivment of Northeastern NyAlbany, NYGeneral purpose$2,500

About this foundation

The Howard and Bush Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Troy, New York, administered in care of Deborah Byers, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Howard and Bush Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application guidlines and forms sent upon request Deadlines: February 14th & september 14th.

How much does The Howard and Bush Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $89K across 14 grants, a median of $6,750.

Where does The Howard and Bush Foundation give?

New York (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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