AI Summary
The William Howard Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the Trust distributed a total of $396.2K across 17 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ITS NAMED BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SERVE MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, THE TRUST PROVIDES FUNDING TO ITS NAMED BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH PROVIDE ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ASSOCIATION OF ROCKFORD
Rockford, IL
$875K
34%
PATRIOTS' GATEWAY COMMUNITY CENTER
Rockford, IL
$574.2K
22%
GOLDIE B FLOBERG CENTER
Rockton, IL
$217.7K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$6.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST give?
WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,815. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $396 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ASSOCIATION OF ROCKFORD, PATRIOTS' GATEWAY COMMUNITY CENTER, and GOLDIE B FLOBERG CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST?
WILLIAM HOWARD CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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