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Form 990-PFTax year 2023EIN 58-2138800

The 2492 Fund Howell

A private foundation in Atlanta, GA. Its return for tax year 2023 lists 38 grants and $157,500 paid in grants.

Tax year 2023 (period ending Jun 30, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2023

    $157,500

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $0
  • Tax year 2022

    $198,000

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $2,528,827
  • Tax year 2021

    $171,000

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $2,644,987
  • Tax year 2020

    $145,000

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $2,719,596
  • Tax year 2019

    $141,000

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $2,703,041

Grants paid in 2023

38 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Washington National CathedralWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $13,500
  2. Atlanta Memorial Park ConservancyAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  3. Chattahoochee National Park ConservRoswell, GA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  4. Yale Baseball AssociationNew Haven, CT

    Charitable

    $10,000
  5. Atlanta Children's Shelter IncAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  6. Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  7. Atlanta History CenterAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  8. Atlanta Humane SocietyAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  9. Atlanta MissionAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  10. Bearing Bike WorksAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  11. Chattahoochee RiverkeeperSmyrna, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  12. FbiaaAlexandria, VA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  13. Good Samaritan Healthcare CenterAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  14. Innocence Project - New OrleansNew Orleans, LA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  15. National Law Enforcement Mem FNDWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  16. Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  17. Shepherd CenterAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  18. The Boyce L Ansley SchoolAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  19. Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  20. Capital Area Food BankWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $4,000
  21. Washington Animal Rescue LeagueWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $4,000
  22. Atlanta SymphonyAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  23. Center for Children and Young AdultMarietta, GA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  24. Cherokee Garden Club Community FundAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  25. Cherokee Garden LibraryAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  26. Food Well AllianceAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  27. Georgia ConservacyAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  28. Mighty 8th Air Force MuseumSavannah, GA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  29. Skyland TrailBrookhaven, GA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  30. Project LemonadePortland, OR

    Charitable

    $2,000
  31. AgapeAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $1,500
  32. Buckhead Heritage SocietyAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $1,500
  33. Episcopal School of KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN

    Charitable

    $1,000
  34. Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $1,000
  35. Southeastern Railrway MuseumDuluth, GA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  36. The Lovett SchoolAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  37. Westminster SchoolsAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  38. Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT

    Charitable

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Food and agriculture3 grants $11,50019% of the total
  2. Environment2 grants $10,00017% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation1 grant $10,00017% of the total
  4. Education4 grants $8,00013% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $5,0008% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $5,0008% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $11,00018% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Georgia26 grants $101,000
  2. District of Columbia5 grants $27,500
  3. Connecticut2 grants $11,000
  4. Virginia2 grants $10,000
  5. Louisiana1 grant $5,000
  6. Oregon1 grant $2,000
  7. Tennessee1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Henry L HowellTREASURER Hours 10Pay $0
  • Helen HowellCO- TRUSTEE Hours 10Pay $0

The return

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