John and Wauna Harman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John and Wauna Harman Foundation is a private foundation in Sacramento, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.7 million. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $837,668 | 15 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 16 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 12 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
John and Wauna Harman 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 John and Wauna Harman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | $2.5 million |
| California | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Texas | 2 | $47,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $15,700 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima Valley Community Foundation | Yakama power apprenticeship fund | $1.7 million |
| Reimagine Inc | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Yakima Valley Community Foundation | Community resilience fund | $750,000 |
| Heart Tones | General operating support | $37,000 |
| End Well Foundation | End well 2025 "getting past labels workshop" | $30,000 |
| Duke Divinity School | Divinity school advance care planning grant extension | $25,000 |
| Wellness House | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Southeast Washington Office of Aging and Long Term Care | Emergency fund | $24,707 |
| Center for Practical Bioethics | Advance care planning in faith communities | $15,700 |
| Heart Tones | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mockingbird Incubator | General operating support for pause | $10,000 |
| Grantmakers in Aging | Si/eol funders community support | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Boudreau
- Julie Berrey
- John Carney
- Mark Harman
- Marisette Hasan
- Barry Harman
Questions people ask
Does John and Wauna Harman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John and Wauna Harman Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs John and Wauna Harman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Boudreau (Executive Director), Julie Berrey (Board Member & President), John Carney (Board Member & Vice-President) and Mark Harman (Board Member & Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does John and Wauna Harman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and seniors.