Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.9 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $2.0 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$25.6 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.3 million the year before.
26% 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 | $3.6 million | 38 | $29.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 45 | $26.8 million |
| 2025 | $3.9 million | 42 | $25.6 million |
How to apply
Hugh and Michelle Harvey 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 Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $29,998 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Colorado | 27 | $1.6 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $132,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DSST Public Schools Foundation | Program specific | $2.0 million |
| Bluff Lake Nature Center | Program specific | $530,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation | Endowment | $200,000 |
| Casa of Jefferson and Gilpin Counti | General operating | $200,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Program specific | $125,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | Program specific | $100,000 |
| Peruvian Hearts | Program specific | $86,260 |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Program specific | $75,000 |
| Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc | Program specific | $65,000 |
| Red Rocks Community College Foundat | Program specific | $55,000 |
| Maia | General operating | $40,000 |
| Friends of Dinosaur Ridge | Capital | $37,200 |
| Fika | General operating | $33,000 |
| Phamaly Theatre Company | General operating | $30,000 |
| Friendship Bridge Inc | Program specific | $30,000 |
| Donorschoose | Program specific | $25,000 |
| Book Trust | General operating | $25,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| University College London | Scholarships | $24,998 |
| UNC Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (Dava) | General operating | $15,000 |
| Access Gallery | General operating | $15,000 |
| Art Students League of Denver | Program specific | $15,000 |
| Museo de Las Americas | Program specific | $15,000 |
| Youth Employment Academy | General operating | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun | General operating | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operating | $10,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | General operating | $10,000 |
| Happy Dog Ranch | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind Lutheran Camp Assn) | General operating | $10,000 |
| Parkinson Association of the Rockie | General operating | $10,000 |
| Peace for DC | Friends and family | $10,000 |
| Washington Idaho Symphony | Friends and family | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Friends and family | $10,000 |
| One Collective | General operating | $7,000 |
| Sobriety House | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sumatran Orangutan Society - Co CH | Friends and family | $5,000 |
| Youth on Record | General operating | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Friends and family | $5,000 |
| Kenworthy Performing Arts Center | Friends and family | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Harvey
- Hugh Harvey
- Jeff Harvey
- Lauren Harvey
Questions people ask
Does Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle Harvey (Board Chair), Hugh Harvey (Secretary), Jeff Harvey (Director) and Lauren Harvey (Director).
What does Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.