William F Harnisch Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
William F Harnisch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in East Quogue, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.5 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
30% 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 | $1.3 million | 59 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 56 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
William F Harnisch Foundation Inc 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 William F Harnisch Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $2.5 million |
| California | 4 | $190,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $86,200 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $55,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $35,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $32,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Suffolk Hospital Foundation Aka Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundati | Neuroscience center | $1.5 million |
| Central Suffolk Hospital Foundation Aka Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundati | Pbmc annual gala | $500,000 |
| Afterimage Public Media | Support for film - marlee matlin: not alone anymore | $150,000 |
| Higher Heights Leadership Fund | General operations support | $100,000 |
| Sundance Institute | General operations support and sundance film festival | $86,200 |
| Baruch College Fund | Harnisch scholars | $75,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | General operations support | $50,000 |
| Subject Matter Inc | General operations support and tribeca film festival | $50,000 |
| Crisis Text Line | General operations and support for spanish services | $35,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General operations support | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General operations support | $25,000 |
| DKT International | Mife50 study | $25,000 |
| Film Independent | General operations support | $25,000 |
| Frist Art Museum | General operations support | $25,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General operations support | $25,000 |
| National Women's Hall of Fame | General operations support and 2024 induction ceremony | $25,000 |
| The 19th News | General operations support | $25,000 |
| Queensborough Community College Fund | Harnisch scholarship | $24,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operations support | $20,000 |
| Baruch College Fund | Baruch annual dinner | $15,000 |
| Disability Belongs Fka Respectability | General operations support | $15,000 |
| St Mary's Church | General operations support | $12,000 |
| American Friends of Tiff | General operations support | $10,000 |
| Global Impact | General operations support | $10,000 |
| NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) | General operations support | $10,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | General operations support | $10,000 |
| Protect Our Defenders | General operations support | $10,000 |
| South Fork Bakery for the Special Needs Corp | General operations support and cocktails with a cause | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General operations support | $10,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General operations support | $6,000 |
| Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Rare Genomics Institute | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Solomon Guggenheim Museum | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Usta Foundation | General operations support | $3,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | General operations support | $2,500 |
| Ny Public Library | General operations support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William F Harnisch
- Ruth Ann Harnisch
- Laura Scott
Questions people ask
Does William F Harnisch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William F Harnisch Foundation Inc give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs William F Harnisch Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists William F Harnisch (President/Treasurer), Ruth Ann Harnisch (Director) and Laura Scott (Director).
What does William F Harnisch Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.