Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation
Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation is a private foundation, based in Biglerville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $125K.
Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation at a glance
In short: Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,050
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,050
- Median grant
- $12,050
- Total assets
- $3,828,728
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harbarugh-Thomas Library ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2025) to $113K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harbarugh-Thomas Library Biglerville, PA | Library Support | $12,050 |
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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 | $3,828,728 | $145,757 | $188,486 | $12,050 | 1 | $93,434 | $125,420 | $130,971 |
| 2024 | $3,871,457 | $71,856 | $186,237 | — | — | $89,226 | $71,828 | $125,038 |
| 2023 | $3,985,838 | $49,506 | $249,637 | $43,500 | 1 | $158,348 | $48,753 | $126,476 |
| 2022 | $4,185,969 | $76,501 | $222,277 | $43,500 | 1 | $126,056 | $54,103 | $145,421 |
| 2021 | $4,331,745 | $147,843 | $288,909 | $112,500 | 1 | — | $124,428 | $144,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation is led by James Spertzel, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Spertzel
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Griffie
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenni Lobaugh
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josephine Pelc
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Behney
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ralicki
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Tatem
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marge Keller
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Ebbert
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Kissner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennie Kane
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Kissner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Terry Lower (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Cool (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremy Garskof (2022–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation
How much does Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation give each year?
Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation?
Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (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.
Where does Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation operate?
Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation's EIN?
Harbaugh-Thomas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2961961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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