The Howley Foundation
The Howley Foundation is a Cleveland-based private foundation (EIN 61-6565954) that supports scholarships and educational programs, primarily in Cleveland, OH and Philadelphia, PA. The site documents grant priorities, scholarship programs (K–12 and college), and recent news about grants and program activity.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established education-focused organizations (K–12 schools, colleges, scholarship programs, or regional education networks) with a clear scholarship or capital campaign need and a demonstrated local or regional presence in Ohio/Pennsylvania.
Good Fit
- • Primary mission focused on scholarships, school programs, or post-secondary support.
- • Institutional scale or projects that justify large multi-year or capital grants.
- • Existing relationships or visibility in the Cleveland or Philadelphia education ecosystem.
- • Track record that aligns with past grantee types (private schools, college programs, education networks).
Geography
In the latest year grants reached organizations in eight states, but payments were concentrated in the Ohio/Pennsylvania region where roughly one to two states received close to half of the dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 60 distinct recipients spanning schools, colleges and education networks, with both large multi‑million awards and many smaller grants, indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
Observed giving included around 17 new recipients in the latest year (about 28% turnover), which shows some openness, but the foundation explicitly notes it funds only preselected applicants so unsolicited organizations face a limited pathway.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
