AA Harvey Foundation is a private foundation based in Springfield, Illinois. Established in May 2019, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic, educational, charitable, and grantmaking purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
+10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+45.1% YoY
Grant Count
49
-9.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+59.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates active grant-making with recent grant activity documented in current filings.
Grant Range
$500 to $343,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
- South Dakota
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total assets: $12,384,236
- Total revenue: $1.18 million
- Total expenses: $1.09 million
- Total liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a strong asset base relative to its annual giving, placing it in the top 10% of foundations by asset size.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,384,236 | $11,263,125 | $9,661,733 |
| Revenue | $1,181,939 | $1,419,818 | $5,332,131 |
| Expenses | $1,091,392 | $752,725 | $552,969 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,038,082 | $717,520 | $532,765 |
| Net Investment Income | $705,292 | $901,585 | $330,350 |
| Distributable Amount | $582,723 | $498,591 | $250,963 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by limited staffing with the following trustees:
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James Christopher Smith | Trustee |
| Debra Nickelson Smith | Trustee |
Both trustees serve on a voluntary basis with no reported compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES CHRISTOPHER SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DEBRA NICKELSON SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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