Harken Foundation
The Harken Foundation is a private foundation established in 1990 and located in Highland Park, Illinois. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and serves as a partial successor to the Peroke Foundation. The foundation makes general grants across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$244K
-10.9% YoY
Grant Count
82
+54.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-42.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving for the arts, hospitals, education, and human services.
Grantmaking
The Harken Foundation made 60 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending August 2023). Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has demonstrated funding activity in Massachusetts (Cape Cod area) and Maine, though geographic scope may extend beyond these areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending August 2023:
- Total Assets: $736,148
- Total Revenues: $476,360
- Total Expenses: $282,145
- Grants and Contributions: $332,353
- Investment Income and Dividends: $36,344
Fiscal Year Ending August 2022:
- Total Grants and Contributions: $206,454
- Investment Income and Dividends: $26,659
The foundation experienced a 61% increase in grants and contributions year-over-year and a 36.3% increase in investment income.
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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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 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 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD FOREMAN | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN GRANT | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENNETH FOREMAN | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 332 Skokie Valley Rd Ste 223, Highland Park, IL 60035-4460
Telephone: 847-831-1133
EIN: 36-3712655
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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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