Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation
DOROTHY HARMSEN AND BILL HARMSEN SR is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Arizona and Colorado, including organizations working in areas such as research, housing, youth support, food assistance, and services for people affected by illness or homelessness.
Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation gave $860K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $287K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $860,000
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -82.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $286,667
- +482.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $5,948,627
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 40339, Tucson, AZ 85717-0339
Phone: (520) 327-7575
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Arizona Foundation ($500K). Together the top 3 received $860K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 70 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 13% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 112% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 681% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $370K (2019) to $860K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $860K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | To Assist the Organization | $500,000 |
| Steele Childrens Research Centerua Foun Tucson, AZ | To Assist the Organization | $350,000 |
| Tucson Cancer Conquerors Tucson, AZ | To Assist the Organization | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,948,627 | $908,400 | $1,706,488 | $860,000 | 3 | $976,317 | — | $143,438 |
| 2024 | $6,746,705 | $656,175 | $1,599,564 | $837,000 | 17 | $952,816 | — | $129,128 |
| 2023 | $7,690,093 | $424,005 | $983,966 | $435,000 | 18 | $552,479 | — | $108,676 |
| 2022 | $8,250,054 | $234,356 | $1,076,456 | $405,000 | 14 | $521,472 | — | — |
| 2021 | $9,094,814 | $1,546,073 | $1,181,059 | $500,000 | 18 | $617,003 | $972,889 | — |
| 2020 | $8,725,366 | $3,081,926 | $874,319 | $420,000 | 16 | — | $2,726,826 | — |
| 2019 | $6,517,759 | $1,213,080 | $769,887 | $370,000 | 22 | — | $913,710 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2025 — 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. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The University of Arizona Foundation says it supports and enhances the university’s mission through the development and management of private support. Habitat for Humanity Tucson says it brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. Youth On Their Own says it supports the graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County.
Other 2024 recipients describe their work as preparing and delivering medically tailored meals to people with life-threatening illnesses (Project Angel Heart); preventing homelessness and providing housing and services (Colorado Coalition for the Homeless); and educating, supporting, and empowering people affected by cancer (an individual recipient). The foundation also gave to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson, whose stated work includes supporting its Tucson mentoring program.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $837,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $450,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest reported awards included $450,000 to Steele Children’s Research Center, $100,000 to the University of Arizona Foundation, $75,000 to Habitat for Humanity Tucson, and $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver. Other listed grants included $20,000 each to Nourish and Youth On Their Own, and $15,000 each to Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Dumb Friends League, and Project Angel Heart. The foundation also gave $10,000 to an individual recipient, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson, and an individual recipient Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 3 grants totaling $860,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ziad Meziab was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation is led by Ziad Meziab, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ziad Meziab
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$180K (2019) → $210K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Dennis Bartlett (2019–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $210K, to Ziad Meziab (President).
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation
How much does Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation give each year?
Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation gave $860K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $837K across 17 grants.
What is Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $350,000, and its average grant was $286,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation give grants?
Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (3 grants).
Does Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist the Organization" (3 grants).
How large is Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation?
Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $976K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The University of Arizona Foundation says it supports and enhances the university’s mission through the development and management of private support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2210574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Dorothy Harmsen and Bill Harmsen Sr Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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