Harvego Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harvego Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sacramento, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$137,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,196 | 13 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $137,500 | 14 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Harvego 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.
What Harvego Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $74,500 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $11,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General donation | $50,000 |
| Greater Sacramento Economic Council | General donation | $25,000 |
| Placer Land Trust | General donation | $20,000 |
| Shriners Children's of Northern California | General donation | $10,000 |
| Fairytale Town | General donation | $5,000 |
| River City Food Bank | General donation | $5,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services | General donation | $5,000 |
| Onegenaway | General donation | $5,000 |
| Thistle Farms Inc | General donation | $5,000 |
| Downtown Sacramento Partnership | General donation | $2,500 |
| Camp Fire Inland Northwest | General donation | $2,000 |
| Remember A Vet | General donation | $1,000 |
| Sacramento Police Mounted Association | General donation | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | General donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terrence Harvego
- Deborah Harvego
- Larry E Johnson
- Tamara J H Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Harvego Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harvego Family Foundation give?
$137,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harvego Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terrence Harvego (Chairman), Deborah Harvego (Director), Larry E Johnson (Director) and Tamara J H Johnson (Director).
What does Harvego Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and food and hunger.