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Private foundation · EIN 04-3215296

Howland Family Foundation

Norwood, MA

Howland Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Norwood, MA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $53.5K in grants and contributions paid across 52 grants, with $944K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Umass Amherst, Boston Childrens Hospital Fund and Mass Easter Seal Soc.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Umass AmherstAmherst, MACharity$10,000
Boston Childrens Hospital FundBoston, MACharity$1,500
Mass Easter Seal SocBoston, MACharity$1,500
Als Assoc of MassachusettsDedham, MACharity$1,200
American Red CrossBoone, IACharity$1,000
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MACharity$1,000
Bob Woodruff FoundationNew York, NYCharity$1,000
Boys & Girls Club of AmericaBoston, MACharity$1,000
Christmas Charitable TrustWinthrop, MACharity$1,000
Dana Farber- Jimmy FundBoston, MACharity$1,000
Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for AutismFramingham, MACharity$1,000
First Parish Church of WestwoodWestwood, MACharity$1,000
Habitat for HumanityBoston, MACharity$1,000
Make a Wish of MaBoston, MACharity$1,000
Mass Down Syndrome Congress (mdsc)Melrose, MACharity$1,000
Mass General HospitalBoston, MACharity$1,000
Mclean Hospital FundBelmont, MACharity$1,000
MspcaBoston, MACharity$1,000
National Kidney Foundation of NeNorwood, MACharity$1,000
Pine Street InnBoston, MACharity$1,000
Pulmonary Fibrosis FoundationChigaco, ILCharity$1,000
Rosies PlaceBoston, MACharity$1,000
Salvation ArmyBoston, MACharity$1,000
Smile TrainWashington, DCCharity$1,000
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNCharity$1,000

The 25 largest of 52 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Howland Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Howland Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Howland Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $53,450 in grants and contributions paid (52 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Howland Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Umass Amherst (MA), $10K, Boston Childrens Hospital Fund (MA), $1.5K, Mass Easter Seal Soc (MA), $1.5K, Als Assoc of Massachusetts (MA), $1.2K and American Red Cross (IA), $1K.