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Harrington Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Altos, California · EIN 261469601

Harrington Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $469,373 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$12.0 million
2024$469,37330$14.5 million

How to apply

Harrington 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Harrington Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California14$284,875
District of Columbia4$50,000
Texas6$40,000
Florida1$40,000
New Mexico1$20,000
New York1$10,000
Oregon1$10,000
North Carolina1$9,498
Nevada1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 30 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
San Jose, CA
Health care services$50,000
Rady Children's Hospital Foundation
San Diego, CA
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children$40,000
UCSF Foundation-Carol Franc Buck
San Francisco, CA
Breast care studies$40,000
Women's Emergency Network
Coral Gables, FL
Provides financial assistance$40,000
Wildlife Conservation Network
Los Altos, CA
Elephant crisis fund$34,875
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
Riverside, CA
Health care services$25,000
Del Mar Community Connections
Del Mar, CA
Community assistance$20,000
Luciente
Abiquiu, NM
Assisting underserved communities and providing fiscal sponsorship to other organizations with similar goals.$20,000
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA
Encinitas, CA
Strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility$20,000
Oceana
Washington, DC
Ocean conservation$20,000
Austin Film Society
Austin, TX
Empower the community to make, watch, and love film$15,000
Cal Matters
Sacramento, CA
To increase transparency & hold government accountable while informing & engaging citizens around california$10,000
Elakha Alliance
Siletz, OR
Environmental protection and conservation$10,000
Global Fund for Children
Washington, DC
Assist children of the world$10,000
Kqed Education
San Francisco, CA
Public radio$10,000
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
Monterey, CA
To inspire conservation of the ocean.$10,000
Natural Resources Defense Council
New York, NY
Support for clean energy policies$10,000
One Reef
Santa Cruz, CA
Coral reef conservation and community empowerment$10,000
Reproductive Freedom for All
Washington, DC
Advocating for comprehensive reproductive rights$10,000
Society for Science and the Public
Washington, DC
Advancing science through education, literacy, and research support$10,000
Streetlife-Duke University Big Ideas Bench
Durham, NC
Educational outreach$9,498
Austin Creative Alliance
Austin, TX
Connecting creatives with resources, fiscal sponsorship, grants, and sustainability tools, aiming to grow the local creative economy$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito
Carlsbad, CA
To provide youth development programs$5,000
Buda Volunteer Fire Department
Buda, TX
Providing essential public safety services to the buda area$5,000
Del Mar Village Assn
Del Mar, CA
Enhancing the vitality of the village of del mar$5,000
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
Austin, TX
Provide affordable healthcare access$5,000
Independent Council on Women's Sports
Henderson, NV
Educational and advocacy purposes to protect fairness, safety, and opportunity in women's sports$5,000
Texas Women in Business - Austin
Austin, TX
Professional development, networking, and community service for women$5,000
The Winston School
Del Mar, CA
Educates students with diverse learning styles$5,000
University of Texas Foundation
Austin, TX
To advance education$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Harrington Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Harrington Family Foundation give?

$469,373 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Harrington Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Thomas E Harrington (President), Susan C Harrington (Vice President), Jonathan Harrington (Cfo) and Katherine M Harrington (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Harrington Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and youth programs.

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