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Community Foundation of Howard County

Kokomo, Indiana  ·  EIN 351844891  ·  Private foundation

Based in Kokomo, Indiana, Community Foundation of Howard County has awarded $13.8M across 459 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Kokomo Rescue Mission. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$102.4M
Total assets
459
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation of Howard County funds

Community Foundation of Howard County's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care, higher education, youth development.

Arts & CultureEducationHealth CareHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation of Howard County, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Kokomo Rescue Mission
SOCIAL SERVICE
Kokomo, IN$315K2023
Kokomo Rescue Mission
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Kokomo, IN$307K2024
Kokomo Rescue Mission
SOCIAL SERVICES
Kokomo, IN$298K2022
City of Frankfort
IMPAIRED TEEN DRIVING, SHOP WITH A COP, PRAIRIE CREEK PARK
Frankfort, IN$252K2017
Core Community Center
COMMUNITY DEVEL
Frankfort, IN$213K2023
Ivy Tech Foundation Inc
CAMPUS TRANSFORMATION, DOING THE DREAM EVENTS, SCHOLARSHIP, GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AGENCY DISTRIBUTIONS
Kokomo, IN$186K2018
Clinton Co Boys & Girls Club
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Frankfort, IN$180K2024
Camp Tecumseh
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Brookston, IN$179K2022
Kokomo Rescue Mission
THANKSGIVING DINNERS OR BASKETS FOR THE NEEDY, GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES, AGENCY DISTRIBUTIONS, RAPID RESPONSE COVID-19
Kokomo, IN$176K2020
Camp Tecumseh
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Brookston, IN$166K2024
Camp Tecumseh
YOUTH DEVEL
Brookston, IN$165K2023
Turning Point Soc
RAPID RESPONSE COVID-19, LILLY GIFT VII IMPLEMENTATION GRANT, RECOVERY PROGRAM
Kokomo, IN$165K2020
Kokomohoward County Arts League
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Kokomo, IN$160K2024
Family Service Association of Howard County Inc
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Kokomo, IN$160K2024
L & a Park Foundation
LIBBY & ABBY SOFTBALL PARK PROJECT, BALL FIELD DUG OUT
Delphi, IN$156K2020

Community Foundation of Howard County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.8M
2018$1.3M
2020$2.2M
2022$2.1M
2023$2.9M
2024$3.5M

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of Howard County

Community Foundation of Howard County's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cfhoward.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Howard County

Does Community Foundation of Howard County accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of Howard County's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Community Foundation of Howard County fund?
Community Foundation of Howard County's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Kokomo Rescue Mission, Kokomo Rescue Mission, Kokomo Rescue Mission. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation of Howard County give in grants?
Community Foundation of Howard County reported $3.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.8M over 459 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of Howard County located?
Community Foundation of Howard County is based in Kokomo, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 351844891.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of Howard County's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation of Howard County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.