George and Ruth Harms Foundation
The George and Ruth Harms Foundation is a private foundation based in Farmingdale, New Jersey. In 2025, it awarded grants to organizations in several states, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in New Jersey and New York.
George and Ruth Harms Foundation at a glance
In short: George and Ruth Harms Foundation gave $177K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state New Jersey. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $177,367
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,543
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $176,420
- -12.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (7 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George and Ruth Harms Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Gary Abadrabo as the contact and requests a typewritten letter with a copy of the IRS determination letter. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Gary Abadrabo
Mailing address: PO Box 817, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Phone: (732) 938-4004
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George and Ruth Harms Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering ($63K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 141 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 36% to New York, 12% to Florida, 6% to Maine, and 3% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George and Ruth Harms Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 32 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 201% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $177K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | General | $62,500 |
| Samaritan Center of the Jersey Shore Manasquan, NJ | General | $36,367 |
| Fullfil Neptune, NJ | General | $10,000 |
| Highly Migratory Species Orono, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Manasquan Presbyterian Church Manasquan, NJ | General | $10,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation Key Largo, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General | $6,000 |
| Manasquan Board of Education Manasquan, NJ | General | $5,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | General | $3,500 |
| The Keys Children's Foundation Key Largo, FL | General | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,420 | $157,518 | $181,508 | $177,367 | 32 | $177,552 | $135,869 | $6,081 |
| 2024 | $200,410 | $225,689 | $173,431 | $170,418 | 35 | $171,180 | $277,264 | $2,413 |
| 2023 | $148,068 | $58,418 | $92,680 | $89,923 | 31 | $91,311 | $112,949 | $4,568 |
| 2022 | $138,345 | $4,576 | $62,874 | $58,875 | 26 | $60,873 | $2,587 | $8,778 |
| 2021 | $256,477 | $104,510 | $68,770 | $68,700 | 17 | $68,731 | $865 | $9,027 |
| 2020 | $203,567 | $203,425 | $20,511 | $20,230 | 9 | — | $1,492 | $1,536 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Ruth Harms Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Ocean Reef Community Foundation describes its mission as promoting and enhancing responsible and effective philanthropy for members of the Ocean Reef community. The Everglades Foundation says it works to restore and protect the Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address cancer support and research, Alzheimer’s services in New Jersey, aid to people affected by crises, and wildlife conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $177,367. Grants ranged from $250 to $62,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $62,500 to Memorial Sloan Kettering, $36,367 to Samaritan Center of the Jersey Shore, and $10,000 each to Fullfil, Highly Migratory Species, Manasquan Presbyterian Church, and Ocean Reef Community Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George Harms as president and trustee; Ruth Harms as vice president and trustee; Gary Abadrabo as secretary and trustee; Kathy Duffe as treasurer; and Robert Harms, Kevin Harms, and Lauren Harms Kreig as trustees.
George and Ruth Harms Foundation is led by George Harms, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Harms
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Abadrabo
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Harms
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Harms
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruth Harms
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Harms Kreig
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathy Duffe
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 George and Ruth Harms Foundation
How much does George and Ruth Harms Foundation give each year?
George and Ruth Harms Foundation gave $177K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 35 grants.
What is George and Ruth Harms Foundation's typical grant size?
George and Ruth Harms Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,543, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George and Ruth Harms Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does George and Ruth Harms Foundation give grants?
George and Ruth Harms Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (36%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manasquan, NJ (7 grants), Key Largo, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Red Bank, NJ (3 grants).
Does George and Ruth Harms Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George and Ruth Harms Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George and Ruth Harms Foundation's largest grantees?
George and Ruth Harms Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering ($62,500), Samaritan Center of the Jersey Shore ($36,367) and Fullfil ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George and Ruth Harms Foundation?
George and Ruth Harms Foundation reported $176K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George and Ruth Harms Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Ocean Reef Community Foundation describes its mission as promoting and enhancing responsible and effective philanthropy for members of the Ocean Reef community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George and Ruth Harms Foundation?
The filing lists Gary Abadrabo as the contact and requests a typewritten letter with a copy of the IRS determination letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George and Ruth Harms Foundation's EIN?
George and Ruth Harms Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3548916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). George and Ruth Harms Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-and-ruth-harms-foundation-morg_aa1d1bd2500e402b884ff31b404d76aa
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