G Harbaugh Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Thompsons Station, TN EIN: 81-3762345
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

G Harbaugh Foundation is a private foundation established in 2016 and headquartered in Solana Beach, California, with operations based in Thompsons Station, Tennessee. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting nonprofit initiatives across multiple sectors.

Key facts about G Harbaugh Foundation

EIN
81-3762345
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$2,545,350
Grants made (2024)
20
Average grant
$127,268
Median grant
$27,500
New grantees (estimate)
40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024)
Total assets
$56,544,579
Primary geography
Tennessee (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who G Harbaugh Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for G Harbaugh Foundation's 20 itemized 2024 grants were Tennessee (46%), California (35%) and Maryland (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants). None of its 20 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Program" (20 grants).

Is G Harbaugh Foundation open to new grantees?

40%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. 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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$56.5M

-6.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.5M

-29.5% YoY

Grant Count

20

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$127K

-11.9% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation prioritizes grantmaking in:

  • California
  • Tennessee
  • Maryland

Grant Distribution by State

16states

Share of all 20 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

AlaskaArizonaCaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaHawaiiIllinoisMassachusettsMarylandMissouriMontanaNorth CarolinaNevadaOhioTennesseeTexasVirginia

Cities

San DiegoBeverly HillsCarlsbadHaiku HiLos AngelesNashvilleRancho Santa FeRancho Santa MargaritaAliso ViejoBethesdaMurfreesboroSitkaLa PlataPrescott ValleySacramentoWashingtonArlingtonButteHelenaWailuki

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (as of December 2023):

  • Total assets: $60,336,614
  • Total revenues: $7,137,660
  • Total expenses: $9,996,460
  • Investment income and dividends: $564,665
  • Net rental income: $83,629

Staffing:

  • 1–2 employees
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$3M$7M$10M$14M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$56,544,579$60,336,614$63,257,909
Revenue$4,958,144$7,137,660$9,941,799
Expenses$8,895,567$9,996,460$8,324,200
Qualifying Distributions$3,553,603$4,884,782$3,534,919
Net Investment Income—$2,066,548$5,216,260
Distributable Amount$2,900,933$3,022,736$3,043,336

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$902K$2M$3M$4M35 grants202032 grants202126 grants202225 grants202320 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Catalyst Philanthropy Fund: $1.1MCatalyst Philanthropy Fund$1.1MThe Century Club: $425KThe Century Club$425KProject Healing Water Fly Fishing Inc: $360KProject Healing Water FlyFishing Inc$360KJessie Rees Foundation: $225KJessie Rees Foundation$225KMauli Ola Foundation: $75KMauli Ola Foundation$75KHope Leadership: $50KHope Leadership$50KSoul Survivor Outdoor: $50KSoul Survivor Outdoor$50KPhilanthropic Impact Fund: $42KPhilanthropic Impact Fund$42KIan Walsh Menehune Mayhem Founation: $40KIan Walsh Menehune MayhemFounation$40KSilver Lining Foundation: $30KSilver Lining Foundation$30K

Grant Size Distribution

138 grants across all recorded years

98<$50K15$50–100K12$100–250K7$250–500K2$500K–1M4$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Catalyst Philanthropy Fund ($1,140,000), The Century Club ($425,250), Project Healing Water Fly Fishing Inc ($360,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND Nashville, TNTO SUPPORT PROGRAM$1,140,000
THE CENTURY CLUB San Diego, CATO SUPPORT PROGRAM$425,250
PROJECT HEALING WATER FLY FISHING INC La Plata, MDTO SUPPORT PROGRAM$360,000
JESSIE REES FOUNDATION Rancho Santa Margarita, CATO SUPPORT PROGRAM$225,000
MAULI OLA FOUNDATION Aliso Viejo, CATO SUPPORT PROGRAM$75,000
HOPE LEADERSHIP San Diego, CATO SUPPORT PROGRAM$50,000
SOUL SURVIVOR OUTDOOR Carlsbad, CATO SUPPORT PROGRAM$50,000
PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT FUND Beverly Hills, CATO SUPPORT PROGRAM$42,000
IAN WALSH MENEHUNE MAYHEM FOUNATION Haiku HI, HITO SUPPORT PROGRAM$40,000
SILVER LINING FOUNDATION Chicago, ILTO SUPPORT PROGRAM$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Joseph Balla serves as trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Joseph Balla — Trustee: $539KJoseph BallaTrustee$539K

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Joseph BallaTrustee50$539,219

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does G Harbaugh Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from G Harbaugh Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $2,545,350 (2024) • Typical award range: $1,000–$1,735,000 • Recent grants made: 49 grants in 2023 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing: $754,000 • Jessie Rees Foundation (JRF): $250,000 • Middle Tennessee State University Foundation: $100,000

Where does G Harbaugh Foundation make grants?

The foundation prioritizes grantmaking in: • California • Tennessee • Maryland

What size grants does G Harbaugh Foundation award?

In 2024, G Harbaugh Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $127K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is G Harbaugh Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, G Harbaugh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.

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