Aa Harvey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aa Harvey Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $342,639. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$342,639
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $711,750 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 | $711,750 | 54 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 49 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
Aa Harvey 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 Aa Harvey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 31 | $880,816 |
| Alabama | 1 | $60,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $20,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $13,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $6,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois | General support | $342,639 |
| Unity Church | General support | $100,000 |
| Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club | General support | $66,357 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | General support | $60,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $60,000 |
| Phoenix Center | General support | $60,000 |
| Central Il Food Bank | General support | $50,000 |
| Springfield Art Association | General support | $47,780 |
| Siue Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Kumler Neighborhood Ministries | General support | $20,040 |
| Church World Service | General support | $20,000 |
| Lift Up the Vulnerable | General support | $12,000 |
| Kenny Battle Hoops | General support | $11,500 |
| Compass for Kids | General support | $10,500 |
| Door County Historical Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Hoogland Center for the Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Peninsula Players Theatre | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $10,000 |
| Founding Forward | General support | $7,500 |
| Ripe for Harvest | General support | $6,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $5,000 |
| Springfield Coalition on Dismantling Racism | General support | $5,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General support | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Springfield Memorial Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Feed My Sheep Ministry | General support | $3,500 |
| Kellogg School of Management | General support | $2,500 |
| Knox College | General support | $2,000 |
| America's Vet Dogs | General support | $1,000 |
| Animal Protective League | General support | $1,000 |
| Commemorative Air Force | General support | $1,000 |
| Contact Ministries | General support | $1,000 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright House Ebsworth Park | General support | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Illinois | General support | $1,000 |
| Henson Robinson Zoo | General support | $1,000 |
| Light of the Desert Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Memorial Gardens | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Christopher Smith
- Debra Nickelson Smith
Questions people ask
Does Aa Harvey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aa Harvey Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Aa Harvey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Christopher Smith (Trustee) and Debra Nickelson Smith (Trustee).
What does Aa Harvey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and arts and culture.