Harbourton Foundation

RENO, NV EIN: 22-2436112 Website

Harbourton Foundation is a private family foundation based in Reno, Nevada, established in 1982. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since April 1983. The foundation supports leaders and innovators working to address challenges affecting communities through strategic grantmaking and partnership development.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$30.9M

+22.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$140K

-84.6% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$47K

-89.8% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Primary funding focus areas include:

Community Development — Supporting community-based solutions and social change initiatives
Climate Change Solutions — Addressing environmental sustainability challenges
Emergency Relief & Recovery — Providing support during crises and recovery efforts
Scholarships — Educational support for individuals
Food Systems — Addressing food waste and inefficiency in the U.S. food supply
International Human Rights — Supporting human rights organizations globally
Children and Youth Services — Programs benefiting young people
Educational Organizations — Supporting educational initiatives

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.

Grant Range

$10,000–$2,500,000

Average Grant

amount: Varies by program

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $2.5M (31%)

Colorado $1.7M (21%)

Nevada $1.5M (18%)

Oregon $549K (7%)

New Hampshire $320K (4%)

New York $279K (3%)

District of Columbia $233K (3%)

Massachusetts $200K (2%)

+10 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Massachusetts Maryland New Hampshire New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Virginia Washington

Cities

AtlantaAvonBethesdaBuffaloCincinnatiColorado SpringsDenverEagleEdwardsFalmouthHanoverLa MiradaLake OswegoLakesideLancasterLawaiLawrencvilleLong Island CityNew YorkOrlando

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $25.2 million
Total Revenue: $626,148
Total Expenses: $1.74 million
Total Liabilities: $0
Giving Rate: 3.6%–6.2% of assets

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$30,854,127	$25,182,017	$26,215,999
Revenue	$7,199,301	$626,148	$4,263,797
Expenses	$636,793	$1,735,283	$6,137,719
Qualifying Distributions	$342,584	$1,603,851	$5,840,619
Net Investment Income	$2,184,692	$852,699	$4,229,170
Distributable Amount	$1,291,539	$1,251,664	$1,361,614

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

73 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Metanoia Properties Ltd of South Africa Metanoia ($74,929), Biola (isf Spiritual Ministry) ($40,000), Child Houses Usa ($25,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Amy H. Regan — President & Assistant Secretary (3 hours/week)
James S. Regan — Vice President (3 hours/week)
James S. Regan III — Vice President & Treasurer (3 hours/week)
Catherine H. Regan Lawliss — Vice President & Secretary (30 hours/week, $21,840 compensation)
Patrick H. Regan — Vice President (40 hours/week, $21,840 compensation)
Steven B. Smotrich — Assistant Treasurer
Karen Donnelly — Grant Coordinator and Project Administrator

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES S REGAN	VP, AND TRUSTEE	3	—
AMY H REGAN	TRUSTEE	3	—
STEVEN B SMOTRICH	ASSISTANT TREASURER	—	—
JAMES S REGAN III	VP, TREASURER AND TRUSTEE	3	—
CATHERINE H REGAN LAWLISS	PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE	30	$21,840
PATRICK H REGAN	VP, SECRETARY, AND TRUSTEE	40	$21,840
WILLIAM BRADLEY LAWLISS	TRUSTEE	—	—
ROSA E REGAN	TRUSTEE	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2030

The foundation has supported notable initiatives including Operation Smile's Pan-African Surgical Conference, a groundbreaking event addressing the critical shortage of surgical care providers in Africa, with the goal of training over 6 million additional surgical providers by 2030.

The foundation continues to focus on food system inefficiency, highlighting that 31% of all food in the U.S. goes unsold or uneaten, with the majority becoming waste rather than being donated or recycled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harbourton Foundation fund?

The foundation envisions a peaceful, just, and sustainable world committed to dignity and opportunity for all. Since 1987, Harbourton Foundation has supported thinkers, doers, and entrepreneurs working toward systemic change. Primary funding focus areas include: • **Community Development** — Supporting community-based solutions and social change initiatives • **Climate Change Solutions** — Addressing environmental sustainability challenges • **Emergency Relief & Recovery** — Providing support d…

How do I apply for a grant from Harbourton Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2023):** • Total giving: $910,613–$1,603,851 • Number of grants: 2–18 grants awarded • Grant range: $10,000–$2,500,000 • Median grant amount: $50,000–$455,000 • Average grant amount: Varies by program **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only. **Recent Grant Examples:** • Zephyr Impact: $895,613 (community development and social change) • Religious/Financial Literacy Program: $15,000 • Sustainable Food/E…

What size grants does Harbourton Foundation award?

In 2024, Harbourton Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $140K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Harbourton Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harbourton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.