Private foundation · Akron, OH

Howland Memorial Fund

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Typical grant size
$1K – $3K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
35
Repeat grantees
18
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNovember 1
ContactHowland Memorial Fund · 3308673020
MaterialsLetter outlining request, Financial Statement, List of Board of Trustees, IRS determination letter
RestrictionsCharitable organizations but preference is to given to organizations in Northeast Ohio

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

John V Frank
Trustee
$44K
Akron Community Foundation
Trustee

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
10.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
146
Total grants awarded
$1.9M
Total amount
$13K
Average grant
$200K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$215K
4 grants
2023
$175K
4 grants
2022
$150K
4 grants
2021
$210K
3 grants
2020
$157K
4 grants
2019
$130K
7 grants
2018
$171K
25 grants
2017
$131K
21 grants
2016
$145K
23 grants
2015
$141K
20 grants
2014
$128K
17 grants
2013
$113K
14 grants

Top recipients

7 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$416K
3 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$300K
5 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$175K
5 grants · OH · ✓ Exact match
$121K
Akron Community Foundation - Howland Park Fund
6 grants · OH
$102K
Friends of Historic Glendale
3 grants · OH
$90K
Akron Fire Department
2 grants · OH
$75K
City of Akron
2 grants · OH
$73K
Friends of Glendale
5 grants · OH
$51K
1 grant · OH · ✓ Exact match
$50K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Akron Art Museum
Exterior Lighting Upgrades
OH · TY 2024
$100K
Akron Fire Department
Medical Simulation Mannequin
OH · TY 2024
$50K
Friends of Historic Glendale
Tree Work and Fencing
OH · TY 2024
$40K
Akron Community Foundation - Howland Park Fund
Schoolhouse Capital Improvement Fund
OH · TY 2024
$25K
Akron Art Museum
Outdoor Sculptures Plan
OH · TY 2023
$100K
Western Reserve Historical Society
Grounds Enhancement at Hale Farm
OH · TY 2023
$25K
Akron Community Foundation - Howland Park Fund
General Fund
OH · TY 2023
$25K
Friends of Historic Glendale
Memorial Chapel Reserve Fund
OH · TY 2023
$25K
Akron Art Museum
Crystal Roof Grand Lobby Restoration
OH · TY 2022
$100K
Friends of Glendale Cemetery
Tree Work
OH · TY 2022
$25K
Akron Community Foundation - Howland Park Fund
Howland Park Fund
OH · TY 2022
$20K
Art Resources Transformations
Curated Courthouse Project
OH · TY 2022
$5K
Western Reserve Historical Society
Meetinghouse Restoration Project
OH · TY 2021
$200K
Chair-ity Inc
General Fund
OH · TY 2021
$5K
Embracing Futures Inc
General Fund
OH · TY 2021
$5K
Western Reserve Historical Society
Meetinghouse Restoration Project
OH · TY 2020
$110K
Friends of Historic Glendale
Road Repair Campaign
OH · TY 2020
$25K
Akron Community Foundation - Howland Park Fund
Maintenance and Sign
OH · TY 2020
$17K
Crown Point Ecology Center
2021 Farm Intern Program
OH · TY 2020
$5K
Western Reserve Historical Society
Meeting House Restoration
OH · TY 2019
$56K
Akron Fire Department
Reach Program
OH · TY 2019
$25K
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Land Purchase
OH · TY 2019
$25K
Akron Children's Hospital
Art and Expressive Therapy
OH · TY 2019
$10K
Akron Community Foundation - Howland Park Fund
Park Expenses
OH · TY 2019
$8K
St Sebastian Parish Foundation
Project Spruce Up
OH · TY 2019
$3K
Crowne Point Ecology Center
Farm Intern Program
OH · TY 2019
$3K
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Visitor Center
OH · TY 2018
$35K
Friends of Glendale Cemetery
Tree Work
OH · TY 2018
$30K
Akron Community Foundation- Howland Park Fund
Park Expenses
OH · TY 2018
$20K
Akron Children's Hospital Foundation
Art Initiative
OH · TY 2018
$15K
American Red Cross - Akron Chapter
Local Emergency Fund
OH · TY 2018
$10K
Child Guidance and Family Solutions
Start up Costs
OH · TY 2018
$10K
Western Reserve Historical Society
HVFs Gatehouse Welcome Center
OH · TY 2018
$10K
Summa Health Foundation
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$10K
Cuyahoga Valley Preservation and Scenic Railroad
Edu-trainment Car
OH · TY 2018
$5K
Crowne Point
Farm Intern Program
OH · TY 2018
$5K
Akron Canton Regional Food Bank
Meals
OH · TY 2018
$3K
Summit Choral Society
Music Training and General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$3K
Good Neighbors
Dog Food for Pet Owners
OH · TY 2018
$3K
Humane Society of Summit County
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$2K
Embracing Futures
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$2K
Bath Community Foundation
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$2K
South Street Ministries
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$1K
Ronald Mcdonald House
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$1K
Craine's Cholangiocarcinoma Crew Fund
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$1K
Walsh Jesuit High School
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$1K
Kelly Reeves Memorial Foundation
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$500
Magical Theatre
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$500
Summit County Police and Fire
Spending Income
OH · TY 2018
$500
Beacon of Light Initiative
General Operating
OH · TY 2018
$500

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.