Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $837,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $450,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$837,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$202,682
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $435,000 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $435,000 | 18 | $24.6 million |
| 2024 | $837,000 | 17 | $202,682 |
How to apply
Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 12 | $732,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $105,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steele Childrens Research Centerua Foun | To assist the organization | $450,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | To assist the organization | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Tucson | To assist the organization | $75,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver | To assist the organization | $50,000 |
| Nourish | To assist the organization | $20,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | To assist the organization | $20,000 |
| Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | To assist the organization | $15,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Az | To assist the organization | $15,000 |
| Dumb Friends League | To assist the organization | $15,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | To assist the organization | $15,000 |
| Bag It | To assist the organization | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson | To assist the organization | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | To assist the organization | $10,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | To assist the organization | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Southern Az | To assist the organization | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | To assist the organization | $10,000 |
| Pima Foundation | To assist the organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ziad Meziab
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation give?
$837,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ziad Meziab (President).
What does Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, science and research and housing and homelessness.