Harter Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harter Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in North Branford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,177 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $29,000. 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$96,177
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$29,000
- Assets$658,545
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was down from $103,500 the year before.
65% 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 | $94,500 | 20 | $716,774 |
| 2024 | $103,500 | 16 | $578,321 |
| 2025 | $96,177 | 20 | $658,545 |
How to apply
Harter Family Charitable 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 Harter Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $45,177 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $29,000 |
| New York | 3 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Congregational Church of Guil | General funds | $29,000 |
| Boston Womens Fund | General funds | $10,000 |
| Corp Accountabilty Intl | General funds | $7,000 |
| First Church in Cambridge Ucc | General funds | $6,000 |
| Intergrated Refugee and Immigration | General funds | $5,000 |
| Unrwa USA National Commitee | General funds | $5,000 |
| Community Partners in Action | General funds | $5,000 |
| International Refugee Asst Project | General funds | $5,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Edu Fund | General funds | $4,000 |
| Yale University Center for Public | General funds | $3,000 |
| Shared Interest | General funds | $3,000 |
| South Africa Partners | General funds | $2,000 |
| Benincasa Community Inc | General funds | $2,000 |
| Cispes Education Fund | General funds | $2,000 |
| Trustees of the World Student Chri | General funds | $2,000 |
| Society for the Future of Higher Ed West Kentucky University | General funds | $2,000 |
| Fellowship Place | General funds | $1,177 |
| Central Atlantic Conference Ucc | General funds | $1,000 |
| Lemoyne- Owen College | General funds | $1,000 |
| Chicago Theological Seminary | General funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Harter
- Angelica Harter
Questions people ask
Does Harter Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harter Family Charitable Foundation give?
$96,177 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Harter Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Harter (Trustee) and Angelica Harter (Trustee).
What does Harter Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.