Harper Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Harper Family Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $141,029 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $30,027. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$141,029
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$30,027
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $147,707 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 | $147,707 | 12 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $141,029 | 10 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Katherine V Mattesky 5258 Marcia Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 488-5460, gvpartners@yahoo.com |
| What to submit | The application should provide a brief background of the organization, the objectives of the organization, the amount of funds requested by the organization, the charitable purpose of the organization and the expected results from receipt of contributions. |
| Deadlines | No deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions. |
What Harper Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 10 | $141,029 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Doors Baton Rouge | General donation | $30,027 |
| Friends of Crowville | General donation | $20,000 |
| Streetside Library | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Tensas Academy | General donation | $15,000 |
| St Michael Special School | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Goat in the Road Productions | General donation | $13,000 |
| Live Oak Wilderness Camp | General donation | $9,002 |
| New Orleans Women & Children's Shel | General donation | $7,500 |
| La Center for Children's Rights | General donation | $7,500 |
| The Thensted Center | General donation | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine V Mattesky
- Mary Clauss
- Annie Clauss
- Audrey Voelker
- Emma Mattesky
- Frank Voelker
- George Voelker
- Ginny Clauss
- Ginny Crigler Anderson
- Jim Crigler
- John Guenard
- Kate Besselman
- Madeleine Mattesky
- Molly Sanders
- Rick Clauss
Questions people ask
Does Harper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines..
How much does Harper Family Foundation give?
$141,029 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs Harper Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine V Mattesky (Director), Mary Clauss (Director), Annie Clauss (Director) and Audrey Voelker (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Harper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.