The Howe Foundation

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Mission

To make contributions to charitable organizations located in the United States whose principal purposes are in the areas of education or medical advancements, or are game hunters associations.

Annual application deadlines

August 1

Program areas

Education
Environment, animals
Health

States served

All

Program limitations

The trust supports organizations located in the United States whose principal purposes are in the areas of education or medical advancements, or are game hunters associations.

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

The Howe Foundation awards grants to charitable organizations located in the United States whose principal purposes are in the areas of education or medical advancements, or are game hunters associations.

Requirements

  • To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round, but must be submitted by August 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in September.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by September for applications received by the deadline.

Required agreement and reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.

Foundation Information

The Howe Foundation was established by Thomas E. Howe of Clark County, Nevada.

Mr. Howe was born on February 5, 1944 in Indiana, and passed away April 28, 2013.

Mission

To make contributions to charitable organizations located in the United States whose principal purposes are in the areas of education or medical advancements, or are game hunters associations.

Annual application deadlines

August 1

Program areas

Education
Environment, animals
Health

States served

All

Program limitations

The trust supports organizations located in the United States whose principal purposes are in the areas of education or medical advancements, or are game hunters associations.

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

The Howe Foundation awards grants to charitable organizations located in the United States whose principal purposes are in the areas of education or medical advancements, or are game hunters associations.

Requirements

  • To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round, but must be submitted by August 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in September.

Communications

Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by September for applications received by the deadline.

Required agreement and reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.

Foundation Information

The Howe Foundation was established by Thomas E. Howe of Clark County, Nevada.

Mr. Howe was born on February 5, 1944 in Indiana, and passed away April 28, 2013.

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