Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation
The Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Maplewood, New Jersey. It made 13 grants totaling $108,100 in 2024 to preselected charitable organizations.
Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation gave $108K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,100
- +243.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +333.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,315
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,282,765
- +135.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 451 Richmond Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Phone: (201) 388-9885
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Franklin & Marshall College ($50K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 32 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipient-state shares of grant dollars were Pennsylvania, 46%; New York, 23%; New Jersey, 18%; Delaware, 5%; and Indiana, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $165K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, PA | Donation | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jew Belong New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| HCCC Foundation Jersey City, NJ | Donation | $10,000 |
| NJHRS Glen Gardner, NJ | Donation | $5,000 |
| Southeastern Pa De House Rabbit Society Newport, DE | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bank Street College of Ed New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Pipsqueakery Bloomington, IN | Donation | $3,300 |
| The Winston School Short Hills, NJ | Donation | $2,500 |
| New England College Henniker, NH | Donation | $2,500 |
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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 | $3,282,765 | $1,999,775 | $112,559 | $108,100 | 13 | $108,100 | $11,138 | $81,999 |
| 2023 | $1,395,549 | $18,070 | $36,336 | $31,500 | 3 | $31,500 | $13,234 | $76,855 |
| 2022 | $1,418,315 | $172,792 | $60,449 | $56,250 | 7 | $56,250 | $168,593 | $84,161 |
| 2021 | $1,305,972 | $265 | $175,518 | $165,000 | 4 | $165,000 | $28,606 | $108,878 |
| 2020 | $1,481,225 | $427,409 | $90,641 | $77,500 | 5 | — | $423,888 | $96,380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Grantees’ own descriptions show a range of work: Franklin & Marshall College describes itself as dedicated to undergraduate liberal arts education, while The Winston School says it enables students to meet academic and social challenges. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. These are the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $108,100 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $50,000 to Franklin & Marshall College, $10,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Jew Belong, and HCCC Foundation, and $5,000 each to NJHRS, Southeastern PA DE House Rabbit Society, and Bank Street College of Education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brett Harwood and Margery Harwood as trustees.
Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett Harwood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margery Harwood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation
How much does Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation give each year?
Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation gave $108K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 3 grants.
What is Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,315, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation give grants?
Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and New Jersey (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Franklin & Marshall College ($50,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex ($10,000) and Jew Belong ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation?
Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Grantees’ own descriptions show a range of work: Franklin & Marshall College describes itself as dedicated to undergraduate liberal arts education, while The Winston School says it enables students to meet academic and social challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3692767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brett & Margery Harwood Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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