Harman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 125 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants125
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$45.5 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 134 | $44.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 125 | $45.5 million |
How to apply
Harman Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 36 | $943,610 |
| New York | 52 | $886,596 |
| California | 12 | $110,820 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 6 | $99,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $55,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $12,400 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Theatre Co | Arts enrichment | $100,000 |
| Spur Local | Guide to giving | $92,000 |
| The Bell | Youth civic organization | $45,000 |
| Citytutor | Cultivates educators & leaders | $40,000 |
| Arab-American Fmly Supprt Ctr | Immigrant/refugee services | $40,000 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute | After-school programs | $40,000 |
| International Rescue Cmmtteee | Social services organization | $40,000 |
| Year Up | Job skills program | $40,000 |
| Comm in Schools of Wa DC | Support for academic success | $35,000 |
| Life Pieces to Masterpieces | Arts instruction & development | $35,000 |
| New Futures | Educational opportunities | $35,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Not-for-profit theater | $35,000 |
| Inner-City Arts | Arts education | $35,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Developing leaders | $35,000 |
| Baruch College Fund | College fund | $35,000 |
| Collegiate Directions Inc | College readiness program | $30,000 |
| Gala Hispanic Theatre | Hispanic theatre | $30,000 |
| Latino Student Fund | College access program | $30,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | Arts programming | $30,000 |
| JFK Ctr for the Performing Arts | Arts education | $30,000 |
| Brooklyn Children's Theatre | Theater education | $30,000 |
| Dreamyard Project | Arts education | $30,000 |
| Educators for Excellence | Creating policy for teachers | $30,000 |
| Legal Outreach | College prep | $30,000 |
| Mott Haven Academy CHRTR Schl | Public charter school | $30,000 |
| Scope of Work | Talent agency | $30,000 |
| STEM From Dance | Stem program | $30,000 |
| Tech Kids Unlimited | Tech pgm neurodiverse stdnts | $30,000 |
| Focus for Democracy Fund | Makes contributions impactful | $30,000 |
| Access Youth | Youth development program | $27,500 |
| Horton's Kids | Eduational tutoring | $27,500 |
| 826DC | Creative writing program | $25,000 |
| Capital Hill Arts Workshops | Post-secondary success pgm | $25,000 |
| The Dance Institute of Wa DC | Dance education | $25,000 |
| DC Youth Orchestra Program | Music education | $25,000 |
| Future Link | Professional development | $25,000 |
| Higher Achievement | Academic mentoring | $25,000 |
| Monument Academy Charter | Public charter boarding school | $25,000 |
| Multicultural Career Intern PGM | Supports wraparound programs | $25,000 |
| One World Education | Writing program | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Harman
- Barbara Harman
- Brian Frank
- Julia Cain
- Molly Small
- Grace Harman
- Rachael Quitkin
- Jacob Gabriel Harman
- Paul Harman
Questions people ask
Does Harman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harman Family Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 125 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Harman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Harman (Trustee), Barbara Harman (Trustee/Ex Director), Brian Frank (Trustee) and Julia Cain (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Harman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.