Friends of the Harvard Crimson
To provide financial funding and operational assistance to the harvard crimson, inc., a related party.
Friends of the Harvard Crimson at a glance
In short: Friends of the Harvard Crimson gave $135K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $135K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- -65.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $135,000
- -65.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $135,000
- Total assets
- $7,575,448
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Harvard Crimson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Harvard Crimson Inc ($135K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2024) to $395K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Harvard Crimson Inc Cambridge, MA | Financial Funding and Operational Assistance | $135,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,575,448 | $1,812,182 | $224,013 | $135,000 | 1 | $468,924 |
| 2023 | $5,827,531 | $2,805,502 | $443,824 | $394,500 | 1 | $170,186 |
| 2022 | $3,088,193 | $3,253,387 | $157,218 | $155,000 | 1 | $42,871 |
About Friends of the Harvard Crimson
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Harvard Crimson is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $135K. Net investment income was $469K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Harvard Crimson is led by Jonathan M. Weintraub, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan M. Weintraub
President
Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Grice
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amit R. Paley
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susannah B. Tobin
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Friends of the Harvard Crimson
How much does Friends of the Harvard Crimson give each year?
Friends of the Harvard Crimson gave $135K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $395K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Harvard Crimson?
Friends of the Harvard Crimson reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Friends of the Harvard Crimson?
Friends of the Harvard Crimson is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cambridge, MA. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the Harvard Crimson operate?
Friends of the Harvard Crimson has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Friends of the Harvard Crimson's EIN?
Friends of the Harvard Crimson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3797902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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