Harley-Davidson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Harley-Davidson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$63.5 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
81% of its 2024 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 | 32 | $64.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 42 | $63.5 million |
How to apply
Harley-Davidson 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Harley-Davidson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 29 | $1.3 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $17,100 |
| New York | 1 | $6,300 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee | Grant | $500,000 |
| Children's Wisconsin | Grant | $250,000 |
| Milwaukee Park Foundation Inc | Grant | $118,800 |
| Near West Side Partners | Grant | $110,000 |
| Clever Sauce Creative LLC | Grant | $104,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | Grant | $76,252 |
| American Red Cross | Grant | $50,000 |
| Scholarship America | Grant | $17,100 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | Grant | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wi | Grant | $12,500 |
| Art Intersection Mke | Grant | $10,000 |
| Labor Community at Work | Grant | $10,000 |
| The Resource Foundation | Grant | $6,300 |
| Miad | Grant | $6,000 |
| Screaming Eagle Operations | Grant | $5,000 |
| Swim | Grant | $5,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County | Grant | $5,000 |
| 1 Soldier 1 Dog 1 Team | Grant | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Philanthropy Network | Grant | $3,500 |
| Historic Milwaukee Inc | Grant | $2,500 |
| HILLTOPPER rOBOTICS | Grant | $2,500 |
| York Fresh Farms | Grant | $2,500 |
| Build Moto Mentor Program | Grant | $2,500 |
| Dreambikes | Grant | $1,500 |
| Menomonee Valley Partners | Grant | $1,000 |
| Historic Concorida Neighbors | Grant | $1,000 |
| Drew Thompson | Grant | $1,000 |
| Ephesians Missionary Baptist | Grant | $500 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Grant | $500 |
| Johnson Creek Food Pantry | Grant | $500 |
| Junior Achievement of Wi | Grant | $500 |
| Historical Presbyterian Church | Grant | $500 |
| First Alliance Church of the | Grant | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Grant | $500 |
| Lake Mills School District | Grant | $500 |
| PHS Robotics | Grant | $500 |
| Neighborhood House of Mke | Grant | $500 |
| Special Olympics Wisconsin | Grant | $500 |
| Integris Health Volunteer Unit | Grant | $500 |
| Wy Bulldog Boys Soccer | Grant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tori Termaat
- April Gaineselli
- Lynda Johnson
- Adraea Brown
- Joyce Koker
- Chris Nelson
- Theo Keetell
- George Prassas
- Amber Christopher
Questions people ask
Does Harley-Davidson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harley-Davidson Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Harley-Davidson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Tori Termaat (President), April Gaineselli (Vice President), Lynda Johnson (Treasurer) and Adraea Brown (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Harley-Davidson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and human services.