Howard Fam Foundation

C O Barbara H Howard

Boston, MA
Tax-exempt since July 1993
EIN: 36-7041179

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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Revenue

$1.36M (2024)

Expenses

$605k (2024)

Total Assets

$5.7M (2024)

Total Liabilities

$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Revenue

$1,362,687

Expenses

$604,954

Net Income

$757,733

Net Assets

$5,704,625

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$138,191	10.1%
Sales of Assets	$1,224,496	89.9%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$534,066	88.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$21,844	3.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$5,704,625
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$5,704,625

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Cibc National Trust Company (Trustee)	$21,844	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 8, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Revenue

$632,440

Expenses

$558,744

Net Income

$73,696

Net Assets

$4,941,889

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$139,673	22.1%
Sales of Assets	$492,767	77.9%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$504,381	90.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$18,576	3.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$4,941,889
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$4,941,889

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Cibc National Trust Company (Trustee)	$18,576	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 10, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

$372,984

Expenses

$546,030

Net Income

-$173,046

Net Assets

$4,843,200

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$7,652	2.1%
Dividends	$85,389	22.9%
Sales of Assets	$279,943	75.1%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$495,077	90.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$19,688	3.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$4,843,200
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$4,843,200

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Cibc National Trust Company (Trustee)	$19,688	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 4, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$871,646

Expenses

$418,147

Net Income

$453,499

Net Assets

$5,016,243

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$75,354	8.6%
Sales of Assets	$796,292	91.4%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$346,000	82.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$5,016,243
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$5,016,243

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Cibc National Trust Company (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

-$31,369

Expenses

$397,129

Net Income

-$428,498

Net Assets

$4,562,743

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$86,551
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$343,015	86.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$4,562,744
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$4,562,743

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Cibc National Trust Company (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 17, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$217,899

Expenses

$383,113

Net Income

-$165,214

Net Assets

$4,991,241

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$178,422	81.9%
Sales of Assets	$39,477	18.1%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$310,015	80.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$4,991,242
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$4,991,241

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Cibc National Trust Company (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on June 24, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$916,572

Expenses

$448,895

Net Income

$467,677

Net Assets

$5,156,789

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$116,630	12.7%
Sales of Assets	$799,942	87.3%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$375,015	83.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$5,156,789
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$5,156,789

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Cibc Bank Usa (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$908,408

Expenses

$432,582

Net Income

$475,826

Net Assets

$4,689,449

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$117,229	12.9%
Sales of Assets	$786,355	86.6%
Other Income	$4,824	0.5%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$370,000	85.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$4,689,449
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$4,689,449

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Cibc Bank Usa (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 1, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$477,664

Expenses

$385,092

Net Income

$92,572

Net Assets

$4,212,948

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$118,678	24.8%
Sales of Assets	$358,986	75.2%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$300,000	77.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$4,212,948
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$4,212,948

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
The Private Bank (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 4, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$1,114,402

Expenses

$386,913

Net Income

$727,489

Net Assets

$4,119,952

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$111,834	10.0%
Sales of Assets	$999,719	89.7%
Other Income	$2,849	0.3%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$321,000	83.0%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$4,119,952
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$4,119,952

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
The Private Bank (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 5, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$351,726

Expenses

$356,418

Net Income

-$4,692

Net Assets

$3,392,525

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$90,223	25.7%
Sales of Assets	$261,503	74.3%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$313,000	87.8%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$3,395,595
Total Liabilities	$3,070
Net Assets	$3,392,525

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
The Private Bank (Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$602,050

Expenses

$265,307

Net Income

$336,743

Net Assets

$3,397,217

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$77,849	12.9%
Sales of Assets	$524,201	87.1%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$221,000	83.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$3,400,272
Total Liabilities	$3,055
Net Assets	$3,397,217

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Barbara Howard (Sole Trustee)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$310,663

Expenses

$223,539

Net Income

$87,124

Net Assets

$3,060,474

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$80,714	26.0%
Sales of Assets	$229,949	74.0%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$191,000	85.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$3,060,654
Total Liabilities	$180
Net Assets	$3,060,474

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$238,509

Expenses

$258,780

Net Income

-$20,271

Net Assets

$2,973,500

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$2,265	0.9%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$77,080	32.3%
Sales of Assets	$158,917	66.6%
Other Income	$247	0.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$223,000	86.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$2,973,501
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$2,973,500

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Howard Fam Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue $1.36M (2024)

Expenses $605k (2024)

Total Assets $5.7M (2024)

Total Liabilities $0 (2024)

Tax Filings by Year

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2022

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Revenue

$1.36M (2024)

Expenses

$605k (2024)

Total Assets

$5.7M (2024)

Total Liabilities

$0 (2024)

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