//
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Harper Family Foundation is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Taylor Ganson & Perrin Llp. It holds total assets of $173K. Annual income is reported at $38K. Total assets have grown from $112K in 2011 to $166K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New Mexico. According to available records, Harper Family Foundation has made 52 grants totaling $39K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $26K in 2022 to $13K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $2K, with an average award of $740.385. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New Mexico, Arkansas, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$585
Largest Grant
$1K
Based on 20 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.
Harper Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NM, AR.
Harper Family Foundation has distributed a total of $39K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $740.385. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $2K.
Harper Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harper Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H Harper | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$17K
Total Assets
$166K
Fair Market Value
$248K
Net Worth
$166K
Grants Paid
$13K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$12K
Total: $76K
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$39K
Average Grant
$740.385
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Biological Diversityfor it's general use | Tucson, AR | $2K | 2023 |
| Yale Universityfor its general use | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Harwich Conservation Trustgeneral support | South Harwich, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Union Theological SeminaryGeneral purposes | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law Centerfor its general use | Montgomery, AL | $1K | 2023 |
| Payomet Incfor its general use | North Truro, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Menare FoundationGeneral funds | Germantown, MD | $500 | 2023 |
| Mesilla Community Of Hopefor its general purpose | Las Cruces, NM | $500 | 2023 |
| No Strings Theaterfor general purposesfor general purposes | Las Cruces, NM | $500 | 2023 |
| The Congregational Libraryfor general use | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Theaterfor its general use | West Harwich, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Cape Codgeneral purpose | Yarmouth Port, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| El Calvario United Methodist ChurchGeneral funds | Las Cruces, NM | $500 | 2023 |
| Cooperative Metropolitan Ministriesfor its general use | Newton, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Krwg New Mexico State Universityfor general purposesfor its general use | Las Cruces, NM | $500 | 2023 |
| Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuarygeneral support | South Wellfleet, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Cat Companions IncGeneral use | Newton, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationGeneral support | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Southwest Conference United Church Of Christfor its general use | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2022 |