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Also known as: C/O TH ASHFORD TRUSTEE
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The Harkness Trust is a private trust based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is T H Ashford Trustee. It holds total assets of $12.1M. Annual income is reported at $5.8M. Total assets have grown from $3.2M in 2011 to $12.1M in 2024. 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 2024. According to available records, The Harkness Trust has made 11 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $450K in 2020 to $650K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $650K, with an average award of $218K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Virginia, New York, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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The Harkness Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, VA, NY.
The Harkness Trust has distributed a total of $2.4M across 11 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $218K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $650K.
The Harkness Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Harkness Trust is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore H Ashford | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$12.1M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$12.1M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$218K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks SchoolGENERAL | North Andover, MA | $650K | 2023 |
| Harvard University Wadsworth HouseGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $500K | 2022 |
| Elkhorn Marine ConservancyGENERAL | Rochester, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Srba Historic Building And Environmental Preservation FoundationGENERAL | Newport, RI | $10K | 2022 |
| George Washington'S Mount VernonGENERAL | Mount Vernon, VA | $100K | 2020 |