Supports educational opportunities (primarily K-12) for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with a strong geographic preference for Cleveland, OH and Philadelphia, PA; limited college/university scholarships also considered.

Howley Foundation Grants

Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs

Resident-led grants awarded by the Resident Advancement Committee for neighborhood projects (gardens, pocket parks, mentoring, etc.); neighbors and small nonprofits within Saint Luke’s footprint can receive up to $6,000.

Applicant must be a resident of Buckeye–Shaker, Mt. Pleasant, or Woodland Hills | If applicant is not a 501(c)(3), must collaborate with a fiscal sponsor (501(c)(3)) | Available March–September annually

Community Grants

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

General grantmaking to nonprofit organizations; cycles alternate between people-focused funding (poverty alleviation, youth education, improved health outcomes) and an animal-focused cycle (animal welfare/protection). Eligibility and application windows are listed on the foundation's application page.

Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization | Must be described in IRS section 509(a)(2) (or in certain cases 509(a)(3)) | Fund recipient organizations based in the United States (foundation funds efforts in United States, Sri Lanka, and India) — see page for scope | Final report must be submitted no more than 60 days after the end of the grant period and is required before a new application is reviewed | The foundation does not fund scholarships or direct financial awards to individuals | The foundation does not fund sectarian activities for religious organizations | The foundation does not fund political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns | The foundation does not fund sponsorship of events, conferences, or meetings | The foundation does not fund disease-specific initiatives and/or medical research | The foundation will not fund organizations that discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, cultural beliefs, disability, or sex

Chandramohan Family Foundation Grants

Grants to honor AJ Blain's legacy, reflecting a family foundation focus on leadership growth and development, aviation, and education; requests are reviewed bi‑annually.

Howley Foundation Grants

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

Lorie Howley

[email protected]

(216) 377-3560

www.howleyfoundation.org

Past recipients

2024

Gilmour Academy

$2,938,908

Drexel Fund

$2,453,697

St Joseph Prepatory School

$2,386,450

Cleveland Clinicaspire

$2,153,617

Merion Mercy Academy

$1,808,373

Williamson College

$1,720,000

Cristo Rey Network

$1,653,800

American Federation For Children

$1,500,000

Malvern Preparatory School

$1,473,012

Rolling

~$120K (245 grants)

Ohio, Pennsylvania

Similar Grants

Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs

~$710K

Community Grants

Up to $6.0K

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

~$820K

Chandramohan Family Foundation Grants

~$20K