Private foundation · EIN 91-6053815 · Everett, Washington

Howarth Trust Fund

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: 18 grants paid, $245K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$245K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCA of Sno CoEverett, WACapital commitment$50K
Salvation ArmyEverett, WAGrant$25K
Compass HealthEverett, WACapital commitment$20K
Dawson PlaceEverett, WAGrant$20K
Boys and Girls ClubEverett, WAProgram fundingteen night program$15K
Campfire USAEverett, WACampership program$15K
YMCA of Sno CoEverett, WAGrant$15K
Big Brothers Big SistersEverett, WAGrant$11K
Domestic Violence Services of Sno CoEverett, WAGrant$10K
Everett Public Schools FoundationEverett, WAScholarships$10K
Homage Senior ServicesEverett, WAGrant$10K
Interfaith Family ShelterEverett, WAGrant$10K
Volunteers of AmericaEverett, WAFall campaign$10K
Providence General FoundationEverett, WACapital commitment$10K
Assistance League of EverettEverett, WAGrant$5,000
Mount Baker CouncilMarysville, WAGrant$5,000
Everett High School Blue & Gold ClubEverett, WAProgram fundinggrant$2,500
Everett Public Schools FoundationEverett, WAScholarship$1,509

About this foundation

Howarth Trust Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Everett, Washington, tax-exempt since 1962. 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 Howarth Trust Fund 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 Howarth Trust Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $245K across 18 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Howarth Trust Fund give?

Washington (18 grants), per its latest filing.

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