Private foundation · EIN 83-0553079 · Bluffton, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Howley Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $117K total, median $6,180. 11% of grants stayed in South Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$117K
Median grant
$6,180
Stays in SC
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PACharitable - unrestricted$50K
The Catholic Schools FoundationBoston, MACharitable - unrestricted$25K
Auburn University FoundationAuburn, ALCharitable-unrestricted$20K
Community Foundation of the Low CountryHilton Head Island, SCCharitable-unrestricted$8,000
Detroit Golf FoundationDetroit, MIDonation - unrestricted$6,180
St Gregory the GreatLansing, MICharitable-unrestricted$5,500
Boys and Girls ClubBoston, MACharitable - unrestricted$1,000
Nph USAChicago, ILDonation - unrestricted$1,000
Givengain FoundationBoston, MADonation - unrestricted$173

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · Massachusetts 3 · Alabama 1 · Michigan 2 · South Carolina 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Howley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bluffton, South Carolina, administered in care of Michael G Howley, 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.

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Does Howley Family Foundation 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 Howley Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $117K across 9 grants, a median of $6,180.

Where does Howley Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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