Harad Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Boise, ID EIN: 27-6366249

The Harad Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2010 and based in Boise, Idaho. The foundation operates as a private foundation focused on philanthropic giving in the Treasure Valley region and beyond.

Key facts about Harad Family Foundation

EIN: 27-6366249
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $341,314
Grants made (2024): 18
Average grant: $18,962
Median grant: $4,500
New grantees (estimate): 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024)
Total assets: $6,852,740
Primary geography: Idaho (100% 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 Harad Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Harad Family Foundation's 18 itemized 2024 grants were Idaho (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (15 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Harad Family Foundation open to new grantees?

11%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $21K. How we count

Medians: $750 first-time, $8K repeat.

83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 100% 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

$6.9M

-0.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$341K

+0.7% YoY

Grant Count

-28.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+39.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harad Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $343K 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 focus areas include:

Education (K-12 schools, charter schools, early childhood development)
Human Services
Philanthropy and voluntarism

The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho, with particular emphasis on the Boise and Treasure Valley region.

Grant Distribution by State

Idaho $341K (100%)

Share of all 18 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Idaho Texas

Cities

BoiseGarden CityKetchumCaldwellHaileyKunaHouston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $6,852,740
Total Revenue: $484,024
Total Expenses: $486,000
Total Liabilities: $25,000

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $6,855,214
Total Revenue: $751,776
Total Expenses: $486,158
Investment Income and Dividends: $540,851
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $163,780

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,852,740	$6,855,214	$6,594,271
Revenue	$484,024	$751,776	$681,876
Expenses	$486,282	$486,158	$451,855
Qualifying Distributions	$343,314	$341,069	$341,894
Net Investment Income	$558,036	$611,187	$582,023
Distributable Amount	$342,562	$343,340	$354,951

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

121 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Boise Public Schools Foundation ($155,000), Friends of Zoo Boise ($51,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada Country ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOISE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION Boise, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$155,000
FRIENDS OF ZOO BOISE Boise, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$51,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ADA COUNTRY Kuna, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
IDAHO NON-PROFIT CENTER Boise, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
INTERFAITH SANCTUARY Boise, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$17,775
IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION Boise, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$11,000
BOISE ART MUSEUM Boise, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
IDAHO VOICES FOR CHILDREN Boise, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
LEARNING LAB Boise, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
SUN VALLEY WRITER'S CONFERENCE Ketchum, ID	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

George J. Harad serves as Trustee of the foundation. Harad was born April 24, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and holds a BA from Franklin and Marshall College (1965) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (1971). He served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Boise Cascade Corporation beginning in 1995.

Beverly Harad is recognized as a longtime advocate for education and children in Idaho. She was honored as "Children's Champion of 2015" by Idaho Voices for Children.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
George J Harad	Trustee	2	—
Beverly M Harad	Trustee	2	—

Contact Information

Address: 3675 West Quail Heights Court Boise, ID 83703

EIN: 27-6366249

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harad Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education (K-12 schools, charter schools, early childhood development) • Human Services • Philanthropy and voluntarism The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees.

How do I apply for a grant from Harad Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 28 grants in 2023 • Typical award range: $9,000 to $225,000 • Total giving in 2023: $341,314 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Treasure Valley Family YMCA: $200,000 (General Support) • Boise Public Schools Foundation: $20,000 (General Support) • Wassmuth Center for Human Rights/Home of the Anne Frank Memorial: $10,000 (General Support)

Where does Harad Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho, with particular emphasis on the Boise and Treasure Valley region.

What size grants does Harad Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Harad Family Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $341K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Harad Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harad Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $343K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.