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James V Harkness Foundation is a private corporation based in PO BOX CHICA, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. It holds total assets of $558K. Annual income is reported at $222K. 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 2020 to 2023. According to available records, James V Harkness Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $328K, with a median grant of $11K. The foundation has distributed between $70K and $101K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $101K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Virginia, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
James V Harkness Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WI, VA.
James V Harkness Foundation has distributed a total of $328K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K.
James V Harkness Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James V Harkness Foundation is headquartered in PO BOX CHICA, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Harkness | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Brown | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$77K
Total Assets
$610K
Fair Market Value
$679K
Net Worth
$610K
Grants Paid
$70K
Contributions
$150K
Net Investment Income
$10K
Distribution Amount
$32K
Total: $580K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$328K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Diabetes AssociationGENERAL | Merrifield, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Have DreamsGENERAL | Park Ridge, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Matthias Academy CorporationGENERAL | Kenosha, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| MisericordiaGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2023 |
| Connecticut FoodshareGENERAL | Wallington, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Kohl Children'S MuseumGENERAL | Glenview, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois UniversityGENERAL | Dekalb, IL | $2K | 2023 |