Glenn and Jean Harnett Private
The Glenn and Jean Harnett Private Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Warren, Ohio. Established by Jean Harnett and funded with gifts from her estate and trust, it supports animal-welfare projects, particularly in Trumbull County, Ohio, and Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The foundation also says its trustees are researching gifts for churches beloved by Glenn and Jean.
Glenn and Jean Harnett Private at a glance
In short: Glenn and Jean Harnett Private gave $765K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Ohio. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $765,100
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,325
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,500
- Total assets
- $15,318,455
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (7 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (72% 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 Glenn and Jean Harnett Private
- How to Apply
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Submit a proposal in a reasonable format stating the organization’s 501(c)(3) status. The website asks applicants to reflect the 2026 grant limit of up to $10,000. Grantees must use a separate account to track restricted funds and report within one year how the grant was spent.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application windows are January 1–31 and July 1–31.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application windows are January 1–31 and July 1–31.
- Contact
Application contact: Sheri Hufnagel
Mailing address: PO Box 8621, Warren, OH 44484
Phone: (330) 651-6339
Email: administrator@harnettfoundation.org
Website: https://harnettfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glenn and Jean Harnett Private funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Animal Resource Center ($184K). Together the top 10 received $527K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 103 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s guidelines identify Trumbull County, Ohio, and Mercer County, Pennsylvania, as service areas for eligible animal-focused organizations. In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 28% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Glenn and Jean Harnett Private open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 28 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $314K (2020) to $871K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $765K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Resource Center Warren, OH | Animal Health and Protection | $184,000 |
| Rascal Unit Dublin, OH | Animal Health and Protection | $50,007 |
| Healthy Hearts and Paws Brookfield, OH | Animal Health and Protection | $42,000 |
| Voices of the Trumbull County Pound Warren, OH | Animal Health and Protection | $42,000 |
| TNR of Warren Inc Warren, OH | Animal Health and Protection | $40,000 |
| All About the Paws Youngstown, OH | Animal Health and Protection | $37,500 |
| Tails of Hope Inc Hermitage, PA | Animal Health and Protection | $36,000 |
| Never Muzzled Inc Newton Falls, OH | Animal Health and Protection | $32,000 |
| Strayhaven Animal Shelter Greenville, PA | Animal Health and Protection | $32,000 |
| Westside Cats Youngstown, OH | Animal Health and Protection | $31,500 |
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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 | $15,318,455 | $1,874,807 | $955,873 | $765,100 | 28 | $765,100 | $1,737,006 | $817,995 |
| 2023 | $14,399,521 | $444,730 | $985,149 | $805,584 | 23 | $805,584 | $301,925 | $778,339 |
| 2022 | $14,939,940 | $919,237 | $1,063,722 | $870,939 | 22 | $870,939 | $781,171 | $798,436 |
| 2021 | $15,075,459 | $1,040,080 | $935,335 | $732,500 | 19 | $732,500 | $901,550 | $884,777 |
| 2020 | $14,881,000 | $52,264 | $476,556 | $313,500 | 11 | — | $188,114 | $716,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glenn and Jean Harnett Private reported a distributable amount of $818K 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
The foundation considers grants that primarily benefit organizations providing services to animals, animal education, and prevention of cruelty to animals. Its stated geographic criteria are charitable organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3) that provide those services in Trumbull County, Ohio, or Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
The foundation says it does not want grants used for ongoing support. Applicants are expected to show they can sustain their ongoing operations; a pilot program that adds sustainability to an already well-funded organization may be considered. Examples of grantee work include the Animal Resource Center’s stated mission to foster access to veterinary and other animal care, and TNR of Warren Inc.’s work trapping, testing, vaccinating, and spaying or neutering feral cats.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $765,100. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $184,000, with a median of $21,500. The largest listed award was $184,000 to Animal Resource Center in Warren, Ohio. Other 2024 grants included $50,007 to Rascal Unit; $42,000 each to Healthy Hearts and Paws and Voices of the Trumbull County Pound; and $40,000 to TNR of Warren Inc.
Other supported organizations include Tails of Hope Inc., which describes its work as addressing animal neglect, abuse, and suffering through spay/neuter programs, rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and education; and Strayhaven Animal Shelter, which says it provides housing, medical care, and food to stray animals with the goal of adoption.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications are accepted in any reasonable format and must state the applicant’s 501(c)(3) status. It lists no restrictions on awards. Its website says applications for 2026 may request up to $10,000, with two cycles: January 1–31 and July 1–31.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sharon DeFrances as chair and trustee. It also lists David Hoso, Deborah Vendemia, Laurie Saul, and Caryn Covelli as trustees.
Glenn and Jean Harnett Private is led by Sharon Defrances, Chair & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Defrances
Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hoso
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Deborah Vendemia
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Laurie Saul
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Caryn Covelli
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clarissa White (2021–2023) — Trustee
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 $3K, to David Hoso (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Glenn and Jean Harnett Private
How much does Glenn and Jean Harnett Private give each year?
Glenn and Jean Harnett Private gave $765K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $806K across 23 grants.
What is Glenn and Jean Harnett Private's typical grant size?
Glenn and Jean Harnett Private's median grant in 2024 was $21,500, and its average grant was $27,325, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glenn and Jean Harnett Private that year got $40K on average.
Where does Glenn and Jean Harnett Private give grants?
Glenn and Jean Harnett Private gives mostly in Ohio: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Warren, OH (5 grants), Hermitage, PA (4 grants), Greenville, PA (3 grants) and Youngstown, OH (2 grants).
Does Glenn and Jean Harnett Private give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Glenn and Jean Harnett Private's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Health and Protection" (26 grants).
Who are Glenn and Jean Harnett Private's largest grantees?
Glenn and Jean Harnett Private's largest 2024 grantees include Animal Resource Center ($184,000), Rascal Unit ($50,007) and Healthy Hearts and Paws ($42,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Glenn and Jean Harnett Private?
Glenn and Jean Harnett Private reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $765K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $818K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Glenn and Jean Harnett Private fund?
The foundation considers grants that primarily benefit organizations providing services to animals, animal education, and prevention of cruelty to animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glenn and Jean Harnett Private?
Submit a proposal in a reasonable format stating the organization’s 501(c)(3) status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glenn and Jean Harnett Private's EIN?
Glenn and Jean Harnett Private's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4638862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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