Aa Harvey Foundation
Aa Harvey Foundation is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports 49 grants totaling $1,032,816, primarily to organizations in Illinois.
Aa Harvey Foundation at a glance
In short: Aa Harvey Foundation gave $1.0M across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Illinois. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,032,816
- +45.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,078
- +59.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $12,384,236
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (8 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aa Harvey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4634 West Washington, Springfield, IL 62711
Phone: (217) 341-4350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aa Harvey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois ($343K). Together the top 10 received $842K.
Grant Size Distribution
263 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 263 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois recipients received 85% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Alabama 6%, Indiana 2%, Wisconsin 2%, and New York 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aa Harvey Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 49 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 194% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2020) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois Springfield, IL | General Support | $342,639 |
| Unity Church Springfield, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club Champaign, IL | General Support | $66,357 |
| Illinois Policy Institute Chicago, IL | General Support | $60,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Support | $60,000 |
| Phoenix Center Springfield, IL | General Support | $60,000 |
| Central IL Food Bank Springfield, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Springfield Art Association Springfield, IL | General Support | $47,780 |
| Siue Foundation Edwardsville, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,384,236 | $1,181,939 | $1,091,392 | $1,032,816 | 49 | $1,038,082 | $705,292 | $582,723 |
| 2023 | $11,263,125 | $1,419,818 | $752,725 | $711,750 | 54 | $717,520 | $901,585 | $498,591 |
| 2022 | $9,661,733 | $5,332,131 | $552,969 | $528,095 | 60 | $532,765 | $330,350 | $250,963 |
| 2021 | $4,834,476 | $821,553 | $368,324 | $351,100 | 50 | $358,045 | $310,026 | $213,724 |
| 2020 | $4,286,336 | $1,075,054 | $224,481 | $207,400 | 50 | — | $60,500 | $145,700 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aa Harvey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $583K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations, including youth-serving, policy, educational, faith-based, humanitarian, and reproductive-health organizations.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club says it provides diverse programming and services to help youth maximize their potential. The Illinois Policy Institute describes itself as a free-market-oriented think tank focused on public policy issues facing Illinois. Church World Service says it works globally on responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster. These are descriptions of the grantees, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $1,032,816. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $342,639, with a median grant of $5,000. The listed grants generally specify general support.
The largest grants included $342,639 to Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois; $100,000 to Unity Church; $66,357 to Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club; and $60,000 each to Illinois Policy Institute, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Phoenix Center. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Central IL Food Bank and $47,780 to Springfield Art Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Christopher Smith and Debra Nickelson Smith as trustees.
Aa Harvey Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra Nickelson Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Christopher Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Aa Harvey Foundation
How much does Aa Harvey Foundation give each year?
Aa Harvey Foundation gave $1.0M across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $712K across 54 grants.
What is Aa Harvey Foundation's typical grant size?
Aa Harvey Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,078, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aa Harvey Foundation that year got $53K on average.
Where does Aa Harvey Foundation give grants?
Aa Harvey Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, IL (19 grants), Urbana, IL (2 grants), Elkhart, IN (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Aa Harvey Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aa Harvey Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aa Harvey Foundation's largest grantees?
Aa Harvey Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois ($342,639), Unity Church ($100,000) and Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club ($66,357), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aa Harvey Foundation?
Aa Harvey Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $583K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aa Harvey Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations, including youth-serving, policy, educational, faith-based, humanitarian, and reproductive-health organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aa Harvey Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aa Harvey Foundation's EIN?
Aa Harvey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2829362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aa Harvey Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Aa Harvey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aa-harvey-foundation-morg_6469d0daba354ee7a40eb27818253eb5
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