Harken Family Foundation Inc
Harken Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Pewaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $121K.
Harken Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harken Family Foundation Inc gave $121K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $61K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $121,382
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $60,691
- Median grant
- $60,691
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Harken Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Harken Donor Advisory Fund ($61K). Together the top 2 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harken Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harken Donor Advisory Fund Pewaukee, WI | Educational and environmental projects | $61,382 |
| Fidelity Charitable - Olaf T Harken Memorial Fund Pewaukee, WI | Educational and environmental projects | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $98 | $131,707 | $121,382 | 2 | $123,157 | $3,505 |
| 2020 | $131,609 | $281 | $1,440 | — | — | — | $6,522 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harken Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harken Family Foundation Inc's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Peter O Harken
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruth F Harken
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Harken Family Foundation Inc
How much does Harken Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Harken Family Foundation Inc gave $121K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harken Family Foundation Inc operate?
Harken Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is Harken Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Harken Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harken Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harken Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0532306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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