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The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 266177995

The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $295,656 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $185,656. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$24,857
2024$00$19,826
2025$295,6567$0

How to apply

The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania6$270,656
Massachusetts1$25,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Barnes Foundation
Phialdelphia, PA
Charitable grant$185,656
University of Pennsylvania - Howard Hurtig
Philadelphia, PA
Charitable grant$25,000
Jefferson- Arlen Spectter Center
Philadelphia, PA
Charitable grant$25,000
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
Charitable grant$25,000
William Penn Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
Charitable grant$15,000
The College of Physicians
Philadelphia, PA
Charitable grant$10,000
Kimmel Center - Bill Rouse Fund
Philadelphia, PA
Charitable grant$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust give?

$295,656 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists John R Latourette Esq co Dilworth P (Trustee).

What does The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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