Mary and Kathleen Harriman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary and Kathleen Harriman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $231,500 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $21,000. 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$231,500
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $267,500 the year before.
24% 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 | $267,500 | 44 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $231,500 | 41 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Mary and Kathleen Harriman 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 Mary and Kathleen Harriman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $95,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $34,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $19,500 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $16,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $6,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $6,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Discovery Endowment Fund Inc | General support | $21,000 |
| ALS Association Greater New York | General support | $18,500 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society | General support | $16,000 |
| Mountain Humane | General support | $15,000 |
| East Maui Animal Refuge | General support | $14,000 |
| Town of Tuxedo | General support | $13,000 |
| Hemingway Parents Auxiliary | General support | $10,000 |
| Tuxedowoodbury Fire Department | General support | $9,000 |
| Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity | General support | $8,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $8,000 |
| Steps to Success | General support | $8,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $8,000 |
| MJ Project | General support | $7,000 |
| Hanover Convervancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Little River Health Care Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Mayhew Program | General support | $5,000 |
| Row New York | General support | $5,000 |
| Wordplay Connects | General support | $5,000 |
| Sage School Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | General support | $4,000 |
| Hartford University | General support | $3,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General support | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Art & Preservation | General support | $3,000 |
| Ny Langone Health | General support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ny Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | General support | $3,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Worthless Foundation Inc DBA Worthless | General support | $3,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Davidson College | General support | $2,000 |
| Epic Long Island | General support | $2,000 |
| Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Blaine County Recreation Department | General support | $1,500 |
| Brooks School | General support | $1,500 |
| North Bennet Street School | General support | $1,500 |
| Animal Medical Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Best Friends - Los Angeles | General support | $1,000 |
| Montshire Museum of Science | General support | $1,000 |
| Student Conservation Assoc | General support | $1,000 |
| Timanous Foundation | Camp timanous | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brooks Ames
- Katherine F Carroll
- Averell H Mortimer
- Lily L Mortimer
- Anna T Korniczky
- Barbara O'Connell
Questions people ask
Does Mary and Kathleen Harriman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary and Kathleen Harriman Foundation give?
$231,500 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Mary and Kathleen Harriman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brooks Ames (President), Katherine F Carroll (VP), Averell H Mortimer (Treasurer) and Lily L Mortimer (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mary and Kathleen Harriman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and environment and conservation.