Harbin Family Foundation Inc
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
47
-9.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+20.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
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 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
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.
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
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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 CountyAcceptance 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
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 CountySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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