Private foundation · EIN 82-4907987 · Plymouth, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Howland Fund Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $100K total, median $40K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$100K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Battenkill Valley Health CenterArlington, VTTo help promote health services$50K
Arlington Community HouseArlington, VTTo support community programs$40K
Arlington Food ShelfArlington, VTTo support community$10K

About this foundation

Howland Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Plymouth, Massachusetts, administered in care of Meghan W Knight, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Howland Fund Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Howland Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 3 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Howland Fund Inc give?

Vermont (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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