Fred J Harder Foundation
Fred J 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 $2.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $111K.
Fred J Harder Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred J Harder Foundation gave $110K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $110,000
- -1.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $36,667
- -1.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $53,000
- Total assets
- $2,167,891
- -0.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 J Harder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park ($53K). Together the top 3 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 17 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fred J Harder Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 110% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2024) to $115K (2023). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park Syracuse, NY | Operational EXPENSES,EQUIPMENT and Supplieseducation and Conservation | $53,000 |
| The Samaritan Center Syracuse NY, NY | Capital Improvements and Organizational Needs | $53,000 |
| Syracuse Area Landmark Theater Syracuse NY, NY | Capital Improvements | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,167,891 | $137,646 | $147,554 | $110,000 | 3 | $120,699 | $110,791 | $109,246 |
| 2025 | $2,177,799 | $148,251 | $152,999 | $112,000 | 3 | $126,064 | $121,317 | $108,765 |
| 2024 | $2,182,547 | $46,112 | $134,460 | $110,000 | 3 | $116,000 | $46,372 | $109,191 |
| 2023 | $2,270,895 | $68,304 | $158,245 | $115,000 | 4 | $126,822 | $67,767 | $110,682 |
| 2022 | $2,360,836 | $266,449 | $142,883 | $115,000 | 4 | $121,000 | $244,566 | $127,967 |
| 2021 | $2,237,270 | $-28,419 | $149,802 | $115,000 | 4 | — | $9,567 | $119,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred J Harder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred J Harder Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ami Longstreet
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2026)
Richard Engel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2026)
James H. Nicoll
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
$3K (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 $3K, to Ami Longstreet (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred J Harder Foundation
How much does Fred J Harder Foundation give each year?
Fred J Harder Foundation gave $110K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $112K across 3 grants.
What is Fred J Harder Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred J Harder Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $53,000, and its average grant was $36,667, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred J Harder Foundation give grants?
Fred J Harder Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse NY, NY (2 grants).
Does Fred J Harder Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Fred J Harder Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Fred J Harder Foundation?
Fred J Harder Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fred J Harder Foundation's EIN?
Fred J Harder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0721940. 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 August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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