3A Foundation Inc
3A Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $86K.
3A Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: 3A Foundation Inc gave $86K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,844
- +329.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,461
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,922
- Total assets
- $226,957
- +66.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who 3A Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Geoversity Foundation ($55K). Together the top 4 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $86K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geoversity Foundation Culver City, CA | Educational Environmental Offering | $55,000 |
| Million Dollar Women Fund New York, NY | Donation | $20,000 |
| International School of Catalunya | Donation | $5,844 |
| Virtual World Society Seattle, WA | Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,957 | $177,031 | $86,636 | $85,844 | 4 | $85,844 |
| 2024 | $136,562 | $6,102 | $20,655 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 |
| 2023 | $151,115 | $6,631 | $25,783 | $25,000 | 1 | $30,848 |
| 2022 | $250,638 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $250,638 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $250,638 | $826 | $56,482 | $55,000 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
3A Foundation Inc is led by Verne Harnish, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Verne Harnish
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron B Harnish
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie R Harnish
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 3A Foundation Inc
How much does 3A Foundation Inc give each year?
3A Foundation Inc gave $86K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is 3A Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
3A Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,922, and its average grant was $21,461, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 3A Foundation Inc give grants?
3A Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Washington (6%).
Does 3A Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on 3A Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is 3A Foundation Inc?
3A Foundation Inc reported $227K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $177K.
What is 3A Foundation Inc's EIN?
3A Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0897599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work 3A Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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