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Harman Cain Foundation is a private trust based in NEEDHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Barbara L Harman. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. Total assets have grown from $814K in 2011 to $2.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia and Maryland. According to available records, Harman Cain Foundation has made 172 grants totaling $948K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $153K and $414K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $414K distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 38 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Harman Cain Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 172 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, MD, NY.
Harman Cain Foundation has distributed a total of $948K across 172 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
Harman Cain Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harman Cain Foundation is headquartered in NEEDHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara L Harman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William E Cain | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$163K
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
$2.8M
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
$153K
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$51K
Distribution Amount
$97K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
172
Total Giving
$948K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph'S HouseCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Sitar Arts CenterCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Wellesley CollegeCHARITABLE | Wellesley, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| National Gallery Of ArtCHARITABLE | Landover, MD | $13K | 2023 |
| Shakespeare TheaterCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $6K | 2023 |
| Healthy Babies ProjectCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Homeless Children'S Playtime ProjectCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Literacy LabCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Court Appointed Special Adv For Children Of DcCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Dumbarton ConcertsCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Episcopal Diocese Of WashingtonCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Gala Inc Hispanic TheaterCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Reading PartnersCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Scan Of Northern VirginiaCHARITABLE | Alexandria, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| St Ann'S Center For ChildrenCHARITABLE | Hyattsville, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| The Literacy LabCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Wanda Allston FoundationCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Paths For FamiliesCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Jubilee JumpstartCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Greater Dc Diaper BankCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Life Pieces To MasterpiecesCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Adoption SupportCHARITABLE | Burtonsville, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Rainbow FamiliesCHARITABLE | Washington, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Raw Art WorksCHARITABLE | Lynn, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Potomac Conservancy IncCHARITABLE | Silver Spring, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Guggenheim MuseumCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Accion Opportunity FundCHARITABLE | San Jose, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| St John'S PrepCHARITABLE | Danvers, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Skidmore CollegeCHARITABLE | Saratoga Springs, NY | $22K | 2022 |
| Dc 127CHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Family & Youth InitiativeCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Adoptions TogetherCHARITABLE | Calverton, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Liberty'S PromiseCHARITABLE | Alexandria, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Building Bridges Across The RiverCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |