Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund
Del harder is dedicated to promoting rehabilitation of persons with life-altering disabilities and injuries through the support of research, education, and community benefit programs.
Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund at a glance
In short: Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund gave $5.0M across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $1.7M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $4,953,990
- +6916.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,651,330
- +4577.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $40,888
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Foundation ($4.9M). Together the top 3 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2020) to $5.0M (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Foundation Detroit, MI | Transfer of Net Assets Upon Dissolution | $4,879,062 |
| Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Detroit, MI | Research, Education, and Community Benefit Programs | $40,888 |
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | Research, Education, and Community Benefit Programs | $34,040 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $306,908 | $5,076,839 | $4,953,990 | 3 | $306,908 |
| 2020 | $4,436,285 | $90,307 | $190,855 | $70,601 | 2 | $90,307 |
About Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund
Based on IRS filings
Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund is a public charity, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $5.0M. Net investment income was $307K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund is led by Kathleen Spillane Knight, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kathleen Spillane Knight
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $43K (2021)
Timothy R. Cash
Executive Director & Trustee
Executive Director → Executive Director & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $8K (2021)
Richard R. Widgren
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Colucci DO
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cary Wieting
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Keiper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Henry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William H. Restum PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Jobbit Msa Pt
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Filippis
Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Clay
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Ulrich
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: M. Safwan Badr MD (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia Jobbitt Hoskin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Welch MD (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $43K, to Kathleen Spillane Knight (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund
How much does Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund give each year?
Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund gave $5.0M across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $71K across 2 grants.
What is Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund's typical grant size?
Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund's median grant in 2021 was $40,888, and its average grant was $1,651,330, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund give grants?
Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund's EIN?
Del Harder Rehabilitation Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7390927. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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