Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Davenport, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $255,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$255,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $250,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,000 | 19 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $255,000 | 20 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trust 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 Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 16 | $205,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vera French Housing | General | $25,000 |
| Humility Homes and Services Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Project Renewal of Davenport | General | $25,000 |
| Quad Cities Golf Classic Charitable | General | $20,000 |
| Hand in Hand | General | $15,000 |
| Friendly House in Davenport | General | $15,000 |
| Niabi Zoo | General | $15,000 |
| Center for Active Seniors Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children Chi | General | $10,000 |
| Kings Harvest Ministries | General | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Found | General | $10,000 |
| St Anthony's Church of Davenport | General | $10,000 |
| Central Community Circle Food Pantr | General | $10,000 |
| North Scott Food Pantry | General | $10,000 |
| Handicapped Development Center | General | $10,000 |
| Quad Cities Sports Initiative | General | $10,000 |
| University of Iowa | General | $10,000 |
| Kings Harvest Pet Rescue | General | $5,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | General | $5,000 |
| Together Making a Better Community | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Fensterbusch
Questions people ask
Does Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trust give?
$255,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Fensterbusch (Trustee).
What does Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, faith communities and food and hunger.