Harbourton Foundation
Harbourton Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. It supports organizations and causes aligned with its vision of a peaceful, just, and sustainable world and its commitment to dignity and opportunity for all.
Harbourton Foundation at a glance
In short: Harbourton Foundation gave $140K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $139,929
- -84.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,643
- -89.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $30,854,127
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harbourton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 855 Maestro Dr Suite B, Reno, NV 89511
Phone: (775) 505-2222
Website: https://harbourton.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harbourton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metanoia Properties Ltd of South Africa Metanoia ($75K). Together the top 3 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 74 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Harbourton describes its community work as supporting organizations in communities where it lives, locally and globally. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (54%), California (29%), and Pennsylvania (18%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harbourton Foundation gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 27% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $5.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metanoia Properties Ltd of South Africa Metanoia Woodland Park, CO | ? Dedicated to eliminating physical and spiritual starvation in impoverished communities by building super kitchens, and working with established community partners to serve hot, nutritious meals to those who need them most | $74,929 |
| Biola (ISF Spiritual Ministry) La Mirada, CA | To integrate an in-depth integrative theology of spiritual formation with an understanding of the human and divine processes and dynamics involved in spiritual growth, soul care and mentoring in the church | $40,000 |
| Child Houses USA Philadelphia, PA | Provides Humanitarian Relief to Vulnerable Children | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,854,127 | $7,199,301 | $636,793 | $139,929 | 3 | $342,584 | $2,184,692 | $1,291,539 |
| 2023 | $25,182,017 | $626,148 | $1,735,283 | $910,613 | 2 | $1,603,851 | $852,699 | $1,251,664 |
| 2022 | $26,215,999 | $4,263,797 | $6,137,719 | $4,985,969 | 16 | $5,840,619 | $4,229,170 | $1,361,614 |
| 2021 | $33,691,982 | $14,272,534 | $2,657,472 | $2,066,000 | 51 | $2,752,910 | $9,840,054 | $1,555,335 |
| 2020 | $29,218,918 | $5,950,710 | $544,242 | $29,000 | 2 | — | $5,398,002 | $1,647,789 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harbourton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Harbourton’s stated vision is a peaceful, just, and sustainable world in which people have dignity and opportunity. Its areas of focused impact include climate change solutions, scholarships, emergency relief and recovery, and community. The foundation says it supports work addressing root issues in these areas.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for varied missions. Metanoia Properties Ltd of South Africa Metanoia describes its work as addressing physical and spiritual hunger by building community kitchens and serving meals. Biola’s ISF Spiritual Ministry describes its purpose as advancing spiritual formation, soul care, and mentoring in the church. Child Houses USA says it provides humanitarian relief to vulnerable children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Harbourton reported three grants totaling $139,929. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $74,929, with a median of $40,000. The largest grant was $74,929 to Metanoia Properties Ltd of South Africa Metanoia; the other reported grants were $40,000 to Biola’s ISF Spiritual Ministry and $25,000 to Child Houses USA.
Harbourton says it identifies potential grantees through its board’s experience and consultation with partners. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James S. Regan, Amy H. Regan, James S. Regan III, Catherine H. Regan Lawliss, Patrick H. Regan, William Bradley Lawliss, and Rosa E. Regan as trustees. It also lists Steven B. Smotrich as assistant treasurer. The foundation’s website identifies Karen Donnelly as grant coordinator and project administrator.
Harbourton Foundation is led by Catherine H. Regan Lawliss, President & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine H. Regan Lawliss
President & Trustee
Vice President & Secretary → President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Patrick H. Regan
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
Vice President → Vice President, Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$19K (2022) → $22K (2024)
Amy H. Regan
Trustee
President & Asst.secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James S. Regan
Vice President & Trustee
Vice President → Vice President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James S. Regan III
Vice President, Treasurer & Trustee
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosa E. Regan
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
William Bradley Lawliss
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Steven B. Smotrich
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $22K, to Catherine H Regan Lawliss (President and Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harbourton Foundation
How much does Harbourton Foundation give each year?
Harbourton Foundation gave $140K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $911K across 2 grants.
What is Harbourton Foundation's typical grant size?
Harbourton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $46,643, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harbourton Foundation give grants?
Harbourton Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (29%) and Pennsylvania (18%).
Does Harbourton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Harbourton Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Harbourton Foundation?
Harbourton Foundation reported $30.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $343K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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.
What does Harbourton Foundation fund?
Harbourton’s stated vision is a peaceful, just, and sustainable world in which people have dignity and opportunity. Its areas of focused impact include climate change solutions, scholarships, emergency relief and recovery, and community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harbourton Foundation?
Harbourton Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check harbourton.org for any change to that policy.
What is Harbourton Foundation's EIN?
Harbourton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2436112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harbourton Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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