Harper Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harper Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,500. 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$12,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$273,585
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $12,500 the year before.
11% 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 | $12,500 | 18 | $248,496 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 18 | $273,585 |
How to apply
Harper 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.
What Harper Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 5 | $2,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Biological Diversity | for it's general use | $1,500 |
| Harwich Conservation Trust | general support | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | for its general use | $1,000 |
| Union Theological Seminary | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Yale University | for its general use | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Theater | for its general use | $500 |
| Cat Companions Inc | General use | $500 |
| Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries | for its general use | $500 |
| El Calvario United Methodist Church | General funds | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod | general purpose | $500 |
| KRWG New Mexico State University | for general purposesfor its general use | $500 |
| Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary | general support | $500 |
| Mesilla Community of Hope | for its general purpose | $500 |
| National Park Foundation | General support | $500 |
| No Strings Theater | for general purposesfor general purposes | $500 |
| The Congregational Library | for general use | $500 |
| Wolf Hollow | General purpose | $500 |
| Holy Cross Retreat Center | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Fulginiti
- Charles Harper
Questions people ask
Does Harper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harper Family Foundation give?
$12,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Harper Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John P Fulginiti (Trustee) and Charles Harper (Trustee).
What does Harper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.