Quick Summary
Name: Crawford Howard Private Foundation
Status: Active Grant Maker (No Public Application Process)
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,536,777 (2022) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly specified |
| Average Grant | $49,600 (2022) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Address: 251 Royal Palm Way, Room 400, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 835-1313
Website: None
Email: Not publicly available
Geographic Focus
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Tennessee (particularly Memphis area)
- Vermont (cities including Dorset, Manchester, West Pawlett, Manchester Center, and Danby)
Funding Priorities
Based on available grant data, the foundation supports:
- Historic preservation and heritage organizations
- Educational initiatives
- Arts and culture
- Community development and planning
- Memphis civic and cultural institutions
- Vermont community organizations
Notable supported organizations include:
- Friends for Our Riverfront (Memphis) - educational/planning grant
- Elmwood Cemetery (Memphis) - educational programs, tours, and events
- Memphis Heritage Inc. (received Howard Hall building in 2006)
What They Don't Fund
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and only makes contributions to pre-selected charitable organizations.
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation contributes only to pre-selected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are made by invitation only or through trustee discretion.
Background
The foundation was established by Hal Bowen Howard Jr. (1925-2015), a Memphis native and Yale/Harvard Business School graduate who worked with T. Rowe Price for 25 years. Despite residing in Palm Beach, Florida, Howard maintained strong Memphis connections and commitment to preserving the history and culture of his hometown.
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