Howard University
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 53-0204707
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Public and Societal Benefit
- Public and Societal Benefit in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $220MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $3BLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY WAS ESTABLISHED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS IN 1867. THE UNIVERSITY IS AN INSTITUTION THAT EDUCATES STUDENTS, DEVELOPS PROFESSIONALS, CONDUCTS RESEARCH, AND SERVES PATIENTS THROUGH 12 SCHOOLS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND AN ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbane Building Company | $1.7M | 2021 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $1.4M | 2021 |
| The Georgetown University | $840K | 2021 |
| University of Puerto Rico | $830K | 2021 |
| Medstar Health Research Institute Inc | $810K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: howard.edu
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.