G Harbaugh Foundation
G Harbaugh Foundation is a private foundation based in Thompsons Station, Tennessee. In 2024, it reported 20 grants totaling $2,545,350 to charitable organizations in several states.
G Harbaugh Foundation at a glance
In short: G Harbaugh Foundation gave $2.5M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $127K), top state Tennessee. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,545,350
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $127,268
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $56,544,579
- -6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to G Harbaugh 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 148, Thompsons Station, TN 37179
Phone: (858) 752-3434
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who G Harbaugh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catalyst Philanthropy Fund ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 138 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 35% to California, 15% to Maryland, 2% to Hawaii, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is G Harbaugh Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $152K; repeat grants $111K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $46K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $3.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Philanthropy Fund Nashville, TN | To Support Program | $1,140,000 |
| The Century Club San Diego, CA | To Support Program | $425,250 |
| Project Healing Water Fly Fishing Inc La Plata, MD | To Support Program | $360,000 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | To Support Program | $225,000 |
| Mauli Ola Foundation Aliso Viejo, CA | To Support Program | $75,000 |
| Hope Leadership San Diego, CA | To Support Program | $50,000 |
| Soul Survivor Outdoor Carlsbad, CA | To Support Program | $50,000 |
| Philanthropic Impact Fund Beverly Hills, CA | To Support Program | $42,000 |
| Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Founation Haiku HI, HI | To Support Program | $40,000 |
| Silver Lining Foundation Chicago, IL | To Support Program | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,544,579 | $4,958,144 | $8,895,567 | $2,545,350 | 20 | $3,553,603 | — | $2,900,933 |
| 2023 | $60,336,614 | $7,137,660 | $9,996,460 | $3,609,540 | 25 | $4,884,782 | $2,066,548 | $3,022,736 |
| 2022 | $63,257,909 | $9,941,799 | $8,324,200 | $2,517,000 | 26 | $3,534,919 | $5,216,260 | $3,043,336 |
| 2021 | $61,708,468 | $12,393,056 | $8,935,303 | $3,016,600 | 32 | $3,499,656 | $7,063,409 | $3,104,214 |
| 2020 | $58,936,295 | $4,321,259 | $6,036,410 | $1,585,722 | 35 | — | $512,720 | $3,005,742 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G Harbaugh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — 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 working in areas such as childhood cancer support, military service members and families, education, and charitable projects. For example, the Jessie Rees Foundation describes its mission as supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer through connection, resources, and encouragement. Soul Survivor Outdoor describes itself as a Christian ministry serving U.S. military service members.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $2,545,350. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,140,000, with a median grant of $27,500. The largest awards included $1,140,000 to Catalyst Philanthropy Fund, $425,250 to The Century Club, $360,000 to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc., and $225,000 to Jessie Rees Foundation. The stated purpose for these grants was “to support program.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joseph Balla is listed as trustee.
G Harbaugh Foundation is led by Joseph Balla, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Balla
Trustee
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$538K (2020) → $539K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $539K, to Joseph Balla (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about G Harbaugh Foundation
How much does G Harbaugh Foundation give each year?
G Harbaugh Foundation gave $2.5M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 25 grants.
What is G Harbaugh Foundation's typical grant size?
G Harbaugh Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $27,500, and its average grant was $127,268, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from G Harbaugh Foundation that year got $152K on average.
Where does G Harbaugh Foundation give grants?
G Harbaugh Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (35%) and Maryland (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does G Harbaugh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on G Harbaugh Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Program" (20 grants).
Who are G Harbaugh Foundation's largest grantees?
G Harbaugh Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catalyst Philanthropy Fund ($1,140,000), The Century Club ($425,250) and Project Healing Water Fly Fishing Inc ($360,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is G Harbaugh Foundation?
G Harbaugh Foundation reported $56.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does G Harbaugh Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as childhood cancer support, military service members and families, education, and charitable projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from G Harbaugh Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is G Harbaugh Foundation's EIN?
G Harbaugh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3762345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does G Harbaugh Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). G Harbaugh Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/g-harbaugh-foundation-morg_e14bdc6ceb0b46eebe873702d04b7c86
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