Harbin Family Foundation Inc

LAVONIA, GA EIN: 26-0158564 Website

Harbin Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 2007 and based in Lavonia, Georgia. The foundation is affiliated with Harbin Lumber Company, Inc., operating as a company-sponsored foundation. As a family-owned enterprise, the foundation is committed to supporting the areas where the company lives and works, partnering with local charities that serve their communities.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$786K

+14.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$299K

+8.6% YoY

Grant Count

-9.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+20.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harbin Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Education and scholarships
Housing and job opportunities
Addiction treatment and recovery services
Day care centers and elderly care facilities
Nursing homes and private schools
Organizations focused on the spread of the gospel and care and nurturing of people
Restoration projects (including Camp Toccoa at Curahee Mountain)
Distribution of wheelchairs and medical equipment
Human services and poverty alleviation
Food pantries and community support services

Grantmaking

Average Grant

of approximately $2,326 for education scholarships specifically.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia and South Carolina, with some activity in Missouri. Within Georgia, the foundation has particular focus on areas including:

Franklin County
Jackson County
Hart County
Greene County
Putnam County
Laurens County
Aiken County (South Carolina)
Clemson/Pickens area (South Carolina)

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $890K (93%)

South Carolina $62K (6%)

Alabama $5K (1%)

Missouri $5K (1%)

States

Alabama Georgia Missouri South Carolina

Cities

AbbevilleAikenAndersonAthensAugustaBogartBowmanCanonCarnesvilleChestnut MountainClarkesilleClarkesvilleClemsonCloverColbertCommerceDahlonegaDouglasvilleEastanolleeEatonton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2025:

Total Assets: $785,991
Total Revenues: $395,934
Total Giving: $298,500
Total Expenses: $299,350
Total Liabilities: $0
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$785,991	$689,407	$449,970
Revenue	$395,934	$514,837	$440,384
Expenses	$299,350	$275,400	$181,420
Qualifying Distributions	$298,500	$274,750	$180,700
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$40,013	$34,907	$21,759

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

195 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Hope 139 ($30,000), Camp Toccoa at Curahee ($15,000), Aiken County Habitat for Humanity ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABBY LEE CLARKESVILLE, GA	EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
AIKEN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AIKEN, SC	PROVIDES HOUSING AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES.	$10,000
ANGEL PINTO-ALVEAR ATHENS, GA	EDUCAEDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF JACKSON COMMERCE, GA	PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN ENVIROMENT TO FILL THE GAP BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME.	$10,000
CAROLINE GRACE DAVIS LOGANVILLE, GA	EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
CAMP TOCCOA AT CURAHEE TOCCOA, GA	RESTORATION OF CAMP TOCCOA AT CURAHEE MOUNTAIN.	$15,000
CARLA MARTINEZ TOCCOA, GA	EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
CLAYTON PERRY MT AIRY, GA	EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
CALE LECROY LAVONIA, GA	EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
ELIJAH WARD AUGUSTA, GA	EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BARRON C HARBIN	DIRECTOR	0.1	—
DEBORAH G HARBIN	DIRECTOR	0.1	—
WESTLEY J HARBIN	DIRECTOR	0.1	—

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with distributions documented through 2025. The foundation has supported a diverse portfolio of grantees including:

Jackson EMC Foundation awards $39K to organizations serving Jackson County

Acceptance Recovery Center ARC

American Cancer Society/Relay for Life

Boys and Girls Club locations

Camp Toccoa and Camp Fire Toccoa

Eagle Ranch

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia

Habitat for Humanity chapters across multiple counties

Harmony House

Hope 139

Northeast Georgia CASA

Opportunity House

Reins of Life

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Special Olympics Georgia

Toccoa Falls College

Victory Home

Wilderness Way

2024

The foundation continues to award education scholarships to children of company employees, with scholarship recipients documented through 2024 across Georgia and South Carolina.

Jackson EMC Foundation awards $39K to organizations serving Jackson County

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harbin Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary mission centers on scholarship awards for children of Harbin Lumber Company, Inc. employees. Beyond scholarships, the foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes including: • Education and scholarships • Housing and job opportunities • Addiction treatment and recovery services • Day care centers and elderly care facilities • Nursing homes and private schools • Organizations focused on the spread of the gospel and care and nurturing of people • Restoration pro…

How do I apply for a grant from Harbin Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation made 35 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Grant amounts typically range from $750 to $30,000, with an average grant of approximately $2,326 for education scholarships specifically. Recent notable grants include: • Hope 139 House: $30,000 (2025) • Step of Faith Outreach: $10,000 (2025) The foundation has distributed funds to numerous organizations across its service areas, including Habitat for Humanity chapters in multiple counties, The Ark Family Preservation Center, and va…

Where does Harbin Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia and South Carolina, with some activity in Missouri. Within Georgia, the foundation has particular focus on areas including: • Franklin County • Jackson County • Hart County • Greene County • Putnam County • Laurens County • Aiken County (South Carolina) • Clemson/Pickens area (South Carolina)

What size grants does Harbin Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Harbin Family Foundation Inc awarded 47 grants totaling $299K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Harbin Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.