Harper Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harper Family Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.5 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10.5 million and the largest $10.5 million. 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$10.5 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$10.5 million
- Largest grant$10.5 million
- Assets$222 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.6 million the year before.
0% 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 | $8.6 million | 1 | $210 million |
| 2024 | $10.5 million | 1 | $222 million |
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
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 1 | $10.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Community Foundation | General | $10.5 million |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Charles Mike Harper Jr
- Kathleen Wenngatz
- Chris Murphy
- Rebecca Wenngatz
- Elizabeth Murphy
- John Herrold
- Bregan Herrold
- Mary 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?
$10.5 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10.5 million.
Who runs Harper Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Charles Mike Harper Jr (Trustee), Kathleen Wenngatz (Trustee), Chris Murphy (Trustee) and Rebecca Wenngatz (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Harper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.