Public charity · Chattanooga
The Howard Fund
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 4 totaling $160K
- Typical grant
- $15K to $115K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 25% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 4.
- Total giving that year
- $190K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190K | $160K | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $598K | 12 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Joseph H Davenport IIIPresident
- Joseph H Davenport IVSecretary and treasurer
- Ted AllingDirector
- Patrick StoweDirector
- Lesley ScearceDirector
- Maeghan JonesPresident - comm. fndn. gr. chatt.
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Program support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Area Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $115K |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $15K |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $15K |
| Chattanooga Prep Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Program support | $15K |