THE GEORGE A & ELIZA GARDNER HOWARD FOUNDATION

EIN: 050275563 501(c)(3)

CRANSTON, RI

Total Revenue
$2,251,032
Total Expenses
$620,711
Total Assets
$18,867,815
Net Assets
$18,867,815
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1952
Legal Domicile
RI
Principal Officer
WILLIAM W KENYON
Phone
4019449200
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE GEORGE A & ELIZA GARDNER HOWARD FOUNDATION, founded in 1952, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 125% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 72% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE INCOME TO BROWN UNIVERSITY FOR GRANTS AS DIRECTED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $460,000

DISTRIBUTION OF THE INCOME FUNDS TO BROWN UNIVERSITY FOR GRANTS AS DIRECTED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,251,032
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,251,032

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $460,000
Salaries & Benefits $49,050
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $460,000
Other Expenses $111,661
TOTAL EXPENSES $620,711

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,251,032 $998,320 +1.3%
Expenses $620,711 $580,827 +0.1%
Net Income $1,630,321 $417,493 +2.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$38,700
Total Directors
5
$49,050
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WILLIAM W KENYON CHAIRMAN / T 12.00
Officer Director
$35,250 $0 $35,250
KAREN BINDER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$3,450 $0 $3,450
JANE G GURZENDA SECRETARY / 2.00
Officer Director
$3,450 $0 $3,450
WALTER G KENYON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$3,450 $0 $3,450
VINCENT J KILBRIDGE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$3,450 $0 $3,450
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,251,032 $620,711 $18,867,815 $1,630,321
2024 $998,320 $580,827 $17,180,216 $417,493
2023 $610,481 $574,814 $15,138,622 $35,667
2022 $356,049 $562,938 $14,333,834 $-206,889
2021 $761,074 $504,760 $15,619,793 $256,314
2020 $418,371 $488,064 $13,493,844 $-69,693
2019 $938,868 $500,517 $13,193,020 $438,351
2018 $443,227 $457,189 $11,006,042 $-13,962
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