Harlan Foundation
Harlan Foundation is a private foundation based in Hopewell, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations and causes including animal welfare, food assistance, and other charitable support.
Harlan Foundation at a glance
In short: Harlan Foundation gave $26K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,900
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,439
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $274,042
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (86% 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 Harlan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says it considers contributions only for preselected charitable organizations. The stated process is to submit a letter that includes the requested amount and purpose. Applicants must be a qualified charitable organization or provide services of a charitable nature in support of children or animals.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: The Harlan Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1605, Hopewell, VA 23860
Phone: (804) 458-6712
Email: will@harlanconstruction.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harlan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hopewell Humane Society ($6K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 6% to New York, 4% to Colorado, 2% to Washington, DC, and 2% to Florida. Listed Virginia recipients include organizations in Hopewell, Chester, Richmond, Merrifield, and Waynesboro.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harlan Foundation gives
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $36K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Humane Society Hopewell, VA | Charitable Support | $5,500 |
| Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Cen Chester, VA | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Diann Lewis - Feed Strays Hopewell, VA | Support-Feeding Homeless Animals | $3,400 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable Support | $1,500 |
| Hopewell Food Pantry Hopewell, VA | Charitable Support | $1,500 |
| Lalmba Association Longmont, CO | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Center of VA Waynesboro, VA | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Sixth Mt Zion Baptist Church Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Care Merrifield, VA | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church Night to Shine Hopewell, VA | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 18 grants in 2024, 19 in 2023, and 4 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274,042 | $37,719 | $26,975 | $25,900 | 18 | $25,900 | $11,644 |
| 2023 | $264,499 | $94,997 | $36,230 | $36,000 | 19 | $36,000 | $79,767 |
| 2022 | $192,443 | $17,170 | $10,475 | $10,450 | 4 | $10,475 | $17,145 |
| 2021 | $186,014 | $50,647 | $31,105 | $31,080 | 17 | $31,105 | $19,122 |
| 2020 | $166,602 | $14,657 | $16,523 | $16,233 | 13 | — | $9,367 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing says awards must go to a qualified charitable organization or to an organization providing services of a charitable nature in support of children or animals.
Grantees describe their own missions as follows: Hopewell Food Pantry says it provides emergency food and other necessary items to needy individuals and families in Hopewell, Virginia. LALMBA Association says it supports rural communities in Africa through medical services, education, empowerment opportunities, and support for at-risk and vulnerable populations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $25,900. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,500, with a median of $1,000.
The largest listed awards included $5,500 to Hopewell Humane Society for charitable support; $5,000 to Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center for charitable support; and $3,400 to Diann Lewis – Feed Strays to support feeding homeless animals. Other listed grants included $1,500 each to Doctors Without Borders and Hopewell Food Pantry, and $1,000 each to LALMBA Association, Wildlife Center of Virginia, Sixth Mt Zion Baptist Church, CARE, and First Baptist Church Night to Shine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John W Harlan III as President.
Harlan Foundation is led by John W. Harlan III, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John W. Harlan III
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel W. Harlan Dec'd (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Harlan Foundation
How much does Harlan Foundation give each year?
Harlan Foundation gave $26K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 19 grants.
What is Harlan Foundation's typical grant size?
Harlan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,439, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harlan Foundation give grants?
Harlan Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hopewell, VA (6 grants) and Richmond, VA (4 grants).
Does Harlan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Harlan Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (17 grants).
Who are Harlan Foundation's largest grantees?
Harlan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hopewell Humane Society ($5,500), Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Cen ($5,000) and Diann Lewis - Feed Strays ($3,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harlan Foundation?
Harlan Foundation reported $274K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What does Harlan Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing says awards must go to a qualified charitable organization or to an organization providing services of a charitable nature in support of children or animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harlan Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harlan Foundation's EIN?
Harlan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0544540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harlan 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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