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Harnish Foundation is a private corporation based in TUKWILA, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. It holds total assets of $99.2M. Annual income is reported at $40.2M. Total assets have grown from $12.7M in 2011 to $99.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 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 2014 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Montana and Alaska. According to available records, Harnish Foundation has made 124 grants totaling $11.8M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $3.6M and $4.2M annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $650K, with an average award of $95K. The foundation has supported 65 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Montana, Massachusetts, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$100K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 30 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.
Harnish Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 124 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, MT, MA.
Harnish Foundation has distributed a total of $11.8M across 124 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $95K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $650K.
Harnish Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harnish Foundation is headquartered in TUKWILA, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Blackford | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John J Harnish | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer C Harnish | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine A Harnish | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John W Harnish | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Troy Hickey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ewelina Hickey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elena Harnish | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian Heeb | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$99.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$99.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
124
Total Giving
$11.8M
Average Grant
$95K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
65
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Rescue MissionHARNISH VOCATIONAL LEARNING CENTER, UNIFIED CAMPUS OF MONTANA RESCUE MISSION | Billings, MT | $650K | 2023 |
| Vision HouseSHORELINE DIVERSION CENTER, REPLACEMENT TOOLS | Renton, WA | $262K | 2023 |
| Summit Community CenterVOCATIONAL EXPLORATION PROGRAM | Mercer Island, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Seattle-King CountyVETERAN FAMILY HOME | Renton, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Eastside AcademyRENEW HOUSING PROGRAM | Bellevue, WA | $230K | 2023 |
| Nw School For Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing ChildrenEXTERNAL SCHOOL REMODEL, COMMUNICATIONS COACH SALARY | Shoreline, WA | $215K | 2023 |
| Family Promise YellowstoneHOPE IS HOPE CAMPAIGN | Billings, MT | $200K | 2023 |
| Adaptive Performance CenterFACILITY IN HELENA, MT | Billings, MT | $200K | 2023 |
| Love And Sonshine MinistriesCAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW PROPERTY, SALARIES FOR HOUSE MANAGER & CASE MANAGER | Billings, MT | $180K | 2023 |
| Rainier ScholarsSTUDENT SPONSORS | Seattle, WA | $175K | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Gallatin ValleyJOURNEY HOME CAMPUS | Bozeman, MT | $125K | 2023 |
| FarestartPROGRAM SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Uplift NorthwestSTEP PROGRAM | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Friends Of ChildrenTEEN PROGRAM MANAGER SALARY | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Recovery CafeRAISE PADDLE MATCH - SEPT FUNDRAISER | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Eaglemount BozemanBIG SKY KIDS PROGRAM | Bozeman, MT | $100K | 2023 |
| No More UnderLEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM & STAFF SALARY | Bellevue, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Summer SearchHIGH SCHOOL MENTORING & POST-SECONDARY AND TRANSITION PROGRAMS | Oakland, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Family Law CasaADVOCATE SUPERVISOR SALARY | Tukwila, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Vine Maple PlaceSTABLE FAMILIES/CHILDREN & YOUTH | Maple Valley, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Cancer LifelineNO-COST COUNSELING PROGRAM | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Alaska & WashingtonSUPPORT FOR 5 "WISHES" | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| FosterfulSIDEKICKS PROGRAM | Vancouver, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| My House Mat SuREDEMPTION PROGRAM | Wasilla, AK | $50K | 2023 |
| Project Healing WatersFISHING EVENTS IN ALASKA | La Plata, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Olive CrestTRANSITIONAL HOUSING BREMERTON | Santa Ana, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Veterans RitesDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | Tacoma, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Warriors And Quiet WatersALUMNI ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM | Bozeman, MT | $50K | 2023 |
| Sibling StrongCOUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM & PIERCE AND KING COUNTY OPERATIONS | Port Orchard, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Big Sky BraveryFAMILY & ALUMNI PROGRAMS | Bozeman, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| The Commit Foundation2-DAY TRANSITION MENTORING WORKSHOP | Bozeman, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Veterans Navigation NetworkEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION | Billings, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Seattle Police FoundationCRIME VICTIM CARE | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Semper Fi & America'S FundVETERANS IN WASHINGTON | Oceanside, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Gregory HomeCASE MANAGEMENT, SAVINGS MATCH, AND CAREER SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Next Chapter FoundationCLIENT SERVICES IN PIERCE COUNTY | Tacoma, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Eileen & Callie'S PlaceMENTOR COORDINATOR SALARY | Kent, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Impact MontanaCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM | Helena, MT | $19K | 2023 |
| Operation HomefrontCRITICAL FINANCIAL ASSITANCE PROGRAM | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Horses Spirits Healing100 EQUINE ASSISTED SERVICE SESSIONS | Billings, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Bayside Housing And ServicesCOMPUTER LABS | Port Hadlock, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Homes For Our TroopsCONSTRUCTION COST FOR VETERAN HOME | Taunton, MA | $450K | 2022 |
| LifewireGENERAL FUNDS FOR SISTER HOME, SALARY FOR HOMELESSNESS MANAGER, GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS, AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Bellevue, WA | $350K | 2022 |
| Jubilee Women'S CenterRENOVATIONS AT SOJOURNER PLACE | Seattle, WA | $125K | 2022 |