Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation
Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation is a private foundation, based in Syracuse, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $433K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $35K.
Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $20,000
- +8.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -18.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $433,019
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Aurora of Central New York ($6K). Together the top 4 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $20K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora of Central New York Syracuse, NY | Adaptive Devices and Aides for Community Program Recipients | $5,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Syracuse Syracuse, NY | Promotional products and clothing for youth members and staff | $5,500 |
| Father Flanagan's Boys' Home Boys Town, NE | To be used toward purchase of new school bus | $5,500 |
| American Cancer Society Rochester, NY | Security Upgrade, Flooring Renovation | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $433,019 | $36,247 | $34,103 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,826 | $35,423 | $21,332 |
| 2025 | $427,375 | $24,363 | $29,270 | $18,500 | 3 | $22,195 | $17,288 | $21,714 |
| 2024 | $432,282 | $8,328 | $26,620 | $14,000 | 4 | $17,971 | $5,146 | $20,633 |
| 2023 | $450,574 | $17,015 | $35,630 | $20,000 | 5 | $24,747 | $6,673 | $21,668 |
| 2022 | $469,189 | $42,608 | $24,117 | $15,000 | 3 | $16,931 | $35,424 | $23,857 |
| 2021 | $450,698 | $16,670 | $31,880 | $15,000 | 3 | — | $5,275 | $22,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ami Setright Longstreet
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $825 (2026)
Ryan T. Emery
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
$825 (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne Ruffer (2021–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $825, to Ryan T Emery (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation
How much does Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation give each year?
Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $19K across 3 grants.
What is Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,500, and its average grant was $5,000, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation give grants?
Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, NY (2 grants).
Does Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation?
Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation reported $433K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation's EIN?
Fred & Berthe P Harder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1372982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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