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    Howmet Aerospace Foundation

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    PITTSBURGH, PAEIN 843022317 Website

    Annual Giving

    $8.4M+6% YoY

    Grants

    209

    Median Grant

    $20K

    Organizations Funded

    187

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Howmet Aerospace Foundation helps to prepare tomorrow's workforce for successful, rewarding STEM careers. Its legacy of responsible corporate citizenship is anchored by the Howmet Aerospace Foundation, which strengthens local communities where the company's employees live and work.

    Focus Areas

    stem educationsteam programsk-12 science educationrobotics educationscience and engineering fair sponsorshipmanufacturing skills trainingmachinist educationautomation and robotics training

    Grant Types

    scholarshipscapital projects / build-outsequipment grantsprogram sponsorshipsoperating (general) supportemergency / humanitarian relief

    Funded Initiatives

    $250,000 to Frauenthal Theater preservation (2024). $500,000 to American Red Cross for wildfire relief (2025). $335,000 to 16 nonprofits supporting STEM education, scholarships, workforce development, food security (2020).

    How to Apply

    Foundation maintains documents section with grant materials including Grant Documents, Affiliation Disclosure, USA Patriot Act Compliance Questionnaire, ED Process FAQ.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+6%

    $8.4M

    Grants

    209

    Median

    $20K

    States

    22

    2023-5%

    $7.9M

    Grants

    209

    Median

    $25K

    States

    20

    2022

    $8.3M

    Grants

    202

    Median

    $25K

    States

    18

    Grant Size Distribution

    $20K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $1K

    Smallest

    $14K

    25th Pctile

    $30K

    75th Pctile

    $1.6M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $14K and $30K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $1.6M

    2024

    THE NEIGHBORHOOD ACADEMY

    PA · BUILD OUT OF THE GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL & THE STEM SUITE

    $500K

    2024

    SARAH HEINZ HOUSE

    PA · S.T.E.A.M. PROGRAMS

    $350K

    2024

    SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE

    DC · SPONSORSHIP OF TWO CATEGORIES AT ISEF 2025

    $304K

    2024

    MUSKEGON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    MI · HOWMET AEROSPACE FOUNDATION CITY CENTER PARK

    $300K

    2024

    URBAN IMPACT FOUNDATION

    PA · WAREHOUSE CONVERSION TO YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY

    Geographic Focus

    PA
    $3.2M27 grants
    MI
    $794K23 grants
    CA
    $601K26 grants
    OH
    $505K23 grants
    DC
    $375K2 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $141.5M
    $8.4M(5.9%)
    2023
    $143.3M
    $7.9M(5.5%)
    2022
    $196.9M
    $8.3M(4.2%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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