Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation
HARBAUGH GEORGE & BETTY CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Its 2018 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation gave $52.3M across 15 grants in 2018 (avg $3.5M), mostly in California. Source: 2018 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2018)
- $52,299,072
- Grants made (2018)
- 15
- Average grant
- $3,486,605
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2018 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2018 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2018; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable 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. The filing does not provide an application process or materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 232, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone: (858) 752-3434
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2018
The largest 2018 recipient was G Harbaugh Foundation ($51.2M). Together the top 10 received $52.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2018, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Maryland. The filing also lists grants to organizations in Louisiana and Hawaii, each representing 0% of grant dollars when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2018 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2018 it made 15 grants totaling $52.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| G Harbaugh Foundation Solana Beach, CA | To Support Programs | $51,201,657 |
| Social Impact Fund Los Angeles, CA | To Support Programs | $320,000 |
| Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing La Plata, MD | To Support Programs | $300,000 |
| Emeril Lagasse Foundation New Orleans, LA | To Support Programs | $125,000 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | To Support Programs | $100,000 |
| Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | To Support Programs | $75,000 |
| Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundatio Haiku, HI | To Support Programs | $40,000 |
| Hope Leadership San Diego, CA | To Support Programs | $36,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | To Support Programs | $25,000 |
| Cardiff by the Sea Solana Beach, CA | To Support Programs | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $29,708,550 | $53,256,447 | $52,299,072 | 15 | $576,550 | $251,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2018 — 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 available filing does not state a mission. Its 2018 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span philanthropy, veterans’ rehabilitation, childhood cancer support, food distribution, military ministry, and charitable-project sponsorship. For example, Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing describes its work as rehabilitating disabled active-duty military personnel and veterans through fly fishing and related activities; Maui Food Bank says it helps address hunger in Maui County through community partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2018, the foundation gave $52,299,072 through 15 grants. The median grant was $36,000; individual grants ranged from $6,000 to $51,201,657. The largest award was $51,201,657 to G Harbaugh Foundation, for “to support programs.” Other notable grants included $320,000 to Social Impact Fund, $300,000 to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, $125,000 to Emeril Lagasse Foundation, and $100,000 to Jessie Rees Foundation, each for “to support programs.”
Social Impact Fund describes its mission as inspiring efficient and accessible philanthropy and engaging culture-makers to accelerate social impact. Jessie Rees Foundation says it supports children and families affected by childhood cancer through connection, resources, awareness, and encouragement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joseph Balla was listed as a trustee on the 2018 filing.
Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation is led by Joseph Balla, Trustee on the 2018 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2018 filing
Joseph Balla
Trustee
New on the 2018 filing
$208K (2018)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2018 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2018 filing was $208K, to Joseph Balla (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation
How much does Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation give each year?
Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation gave $52.3M across 15 grants in 2018, according to its 2018 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2018 was $36,000, and its average grant was $3,486,605, across 15 grants on its 2018 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation give grants?
Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2018 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Solana Beach, CA (2 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2018: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation's 2018 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Programs" (15 grants).
Who are Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation's largest 2018 grantees include G Harbaugh Foundation ($51,201,657), Social Impact Fund ($320,000) and Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing ($300,000), according to its 2018 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2018 grant dollars.
What does Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a mission. Its 2018 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span philanthropy, veterans’ rehabilitation, childhood cancer support, food distribution, military ministry, and charitable-project sponsorship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable 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 ↑
How much is Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2018, Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6638989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018.
Does Harbaugh George & Betty Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2018
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