Private foundation · EIN 64-6024550 · Schlater, Mississippi

Robert L Howell Foundation

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 2023 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $122K total, median $3,250. 89% of grants stayed in Mississippi. Stated restrictions: NA

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
18
$122K
Median grant
$3,250
Stays in MS
89%
of grants
Deadline
NA
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

NA Contact: Na Deadlines: NA Restrictions: NA

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pillow AcademyGreenwood, MSEducational$50K
Mayo FoundationAtlantic Beach, FLMedical Education$20K
United WayGreenwood, MSCharitable$7,500
ScholarshipsGreenwood, MSEducational$5,000
MS Delta Comm CollegeMoorhead, MSEducational$5,000
Greenwood Leflore Fuller for HousingGreenwood, MSCharitable$5,000
Gwd Youth SoccerGreenwood, MSRecreational Youth$5,000
Gwd Exchange ClubGreenwood, MSRecreational Youth$5,000
Museum of the DeltaGreenwood, MSCharitable$3,500
Salvation ArmyGreenwood, MSCharitable$3,000
Greenwood Leflore Public LibaryGreenwood, MSEducational$3,000
Humane Society of Leflore CoGreenwood, MSCharitable$2,500
Girls & Boys Club of Leflore CoGreenwood, MSRecreational Youth$2,000
Gwd Interfaith MinistriesGreenwood, MSCharitable$2,000
Greenwood Little TheaterGreenwood, MSEducationals$1,500
MS Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MSEducational$1,000
Girl ScoutsGreenwood, MSRecreational Youth$500
Boy ScoutsMemphis, TNRecreational Youth$500

By state: Mississippi 16 · Florida 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Robert L Howell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Schlater, Mississippi, administered in care of William P Brown IV, tax-exempt since 1963. 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 Robert L Howell Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Robert L Howell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $122K across 18 grants, a median of $3,250.

Where does Robert L Howell Foundation give?

Mississippi (16 grants), Florida (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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