Edward A and Mary W Howes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Greenville, South Carolina, registered in 1988, with $7,414 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$7,414
▲ 5.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$8,555
Net assets
$77K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Edward A and Mary W Howes Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Edward A and Mary W Howes Foundation: 108 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Edward A and Mary W Howes Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Edward A and Mary W Howes Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2,937 (FY2013) to $7,414 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-15.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$77K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$77K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,414▲5.7% | $8,555▼23.2% | $77,222▼2.8% | $77,222▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $7,017▲81.5% | $11,134▲22.4% | $79,446▼4.9% | $79,446▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,867▼51.2% | $9,100▼22.7% | $83,563▼9.7% | $83,563▼9.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $7,929▼4.4% | $11,765▲49.1% | $92,531▼2.3% | $92,531▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $8,292▲6.2% | $7,892▼67.3% | $94,720▲0.4% | $94,720▲0.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $7,811▼1.1% | $24,151▼50.0% | $94,320▼26.8% | $94,320▼26.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $7,898▼53.6% | $48,345▲9.7% | $128,851▼23.9% | $128,851▼23.9% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $17,026▼6.3% | $44,083▲106% | $169,298▼13.8% | $169,298▼13.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $18,162▲22.4% | $21,404▲39.7% | $196,355▼1.6% | $196,355▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $14,844▲1877% | $15,325▼32.2% | $199,597▼0.2% | $199,597▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $751▼74.4% | $22,606▲98.9% | $200,078▼9.8% | $200,078▼9.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,937 | $11,366▲51.5% | $221,933▼3.7% | $221,933▼3.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $7,500▲120% | $230,362▼2.9% | $230,362▼2.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $3,410 | $237,145 | $237,145 | 990PF |
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Data for Edward A and Mary W Howes Foundation (EIN 42-1300975) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.