The Leon & Arline Harman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Leon & Arline Harman Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $996,549 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 2 | $0 |
| 2024 | $996,549 | 2 | $20.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 5 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
The Leon & Arline Harman 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 The Leon & Arline Harman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To assist applicants with their individual educations. | $1.1 million |
| Contributions Less Than 500 | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends for Sight | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Harman
- Kirstin Maanum
- Todd B Harman
- James Guilkey
- Jacob Florence
- Elaine C Harman
Questions people ask
Does The Leon & Arline Harman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leon & Arline Harman Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Leon & Arline Harman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry Harman (Trustee), Kirstin Maanum (Trustee), Todd B Harman (President) and James Guilkey (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Leon & Arline Harman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans.