George and Ruth Harms Foundation
Accepts applications
George and Ruth Harms Foundation is a private foundation in Farmingdale, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $177,367 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $62,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$177,367
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$62,500
- Assets$176,420
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,418 the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 | $89,923 | 31 | $148,068 |
| 2024 | $170,418 | 35 | $200,410 |
| 2025 | $177,367 | 32 | $176,420 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary Abadrabo PO Box 817, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 938-4004 |
| What to submit | Typewritten letter with copy of IRS determination letter |
What George and Ruth Harms Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 16 | $72,567 |
| New York | 3 | $64,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $21,300 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General | $62,500 |
| Samaritan Center of the Jersey Shore | General | $36,367 |
| Fullfil | General | $10,000 |
| Highly Migratory Species | General | $10,000 |
| Manasquan Presbyterian Church | General | $10,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General | $6,000 |
| Manasquan Board of Education | General | $5,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | General | $3,500 |
| The Keys Children's Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Allaire Community Farm | General | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $2,500 |
| Orc for Orphans | General | $2,500 |
| Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation | General | $2,300 |
| Fellowship for Christian Athletes | General | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's New Jersey | General | $1,000 |
| Conservation Force | General | $1,000 |
| The Oisf Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center of New York | General | $1,000 |
| Yellow Ribbon Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Grand Slam Club | General | $500 |
| Joan Dancy & Pals | General | $500 |
| Monmouth County Habit for Humanity | General | $500 |
| Nra Foundation | General | $500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General | $500 |
| The Parker Family Health | General | $500 |
| Society for Prevention of Teen Suicide | General | $400 |
| The Guild of Ocean Medical Center | General | $300 |
| Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore | General | $250 |
| National Deer Association | General | $250 |
| Visiting Nurses Association of NJ | General | $250 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- George Harms
- Ruth Harms
- Gary Abadrabo
- Kathy Duffe
- Robert Harms
- Kevin Harms
- Lauren Harms Kreig
Questions people ask
Does George and Ruth Harms Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George and Ruth Harms Foundation give?
$177,367 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs George and Ruth Harms Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Harms (President/Trustee), Ruth Harms (Vice President/Trustee), Gary Abadrabo (Secretary/Trustee) and Kathy Duffe (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does George and Ruth Harms Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and health.