Private foundation · EIN 88-4400938 · Lakewood Rch, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kris & Liz Howard 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: 3 grants paid, $42K total, median $1,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$42K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Let It Be USBarrington, ILGeneral support$41K
Central Missouri Humane SocietyColumbia, MOGeneral support$1,000
Gigi's Playhouse IncHoffman Estates, ILGeneral support$500

By state: Illinois 2 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Kris & Liz Howard Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lakewood Rch, Florida, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Kris & Liz Howard 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 Kris & Liz Howard Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $42K across 3 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Kris & Liz Howard Family Foundation give?

Illinois (2 grants), Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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