Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders
HARLOW FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including immigrant children’s services, justice, basic-needs assistance, education, domestic-abuse support, and wildlife care; those areas describe the listed grantees and do not establish a stated foundation mission.
Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders at a glance
In short: Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders gave $77K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,000
- +69.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,417
- +97.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $770,838
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (30% 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 Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1078 Love Court, Boulder, CO 80303
Phone: (303) 499-3581
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Bicycle FOUNDATION ($10K). Together the top 7 received $39K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($38,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Illinois received 30% of grant dollars, Colorado 21%, New York 17%, and Alabama and Utah 13% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 204% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2023) to $104K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $38,000 |
| World Bicycle FOUNDATION Chicago, IL | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Human Outreach Project Midvale, UT | General | $10,000 |
| Clothes to Kids Denver Denver, CO | General | $5,000 |
| Sojourner Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Home Ahead Westminster, CO | General | $3,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Safe Shelter of St Vrain Valley Longmont, CO | General | $3,000 |
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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 | $770,838 | $74,263 | $78,876 | $77,000 | 12 | $77,000 | $29,927 | $37,661 |
| 2023 | $775,951 | $62,120 | $47,016 | $45,500 | 14 | $45,500 | $21,688 | $40,563 |
| 2022 | $760,847 | $53,160 | $60,155 | $58,500 | 19 | $58,500 | $15,033 | $37,644 |
| 2021 | $767,842 | $73,510 | $79,546 | $75,000 | 21 | $75,000 | $25,091 | $37,616 |
| 2020 | $773,878 | $204,016 | $108,773 | $104,000 | 21 | — | $22,742 | $35,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders reported a distributable amount of $38K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own descriptions identify work such as providing basic necessities to impoverished people, supporting people affected by domestic violence, offering scholarships and educational opportunities, and caring for captive wildlife.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $77,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $10,000 each to CHIPS, World Bicycle Foundation, Equal Justice Initiative, Young Center for Immigrant Children, and Human Outreach Project. Other grants included $5,000 to The Wild Animal Sanctuary and $3,000 to Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says contributions are limited to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolyn Sanders, James Sanders, and Miriam C. Sanders as directors.
Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Sanders
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miriam C. Sanders
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Sanders
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David H. Sanders (2020) — Director
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 Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders
How much does Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders give each year?
Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders gave $77K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 14 grants.
What is Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders's typical grant size?
Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,417, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders give grants?
Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders's top state is Illinois, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (21%) and New York (17%).
Does Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (6 grants).
Who are Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders's largest grantees?
Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders's largest 2024 grantees include World Bicycle FOUNDATION ($10,000), Human Outreach Project ($10,000) and Clothes to Kids Denver ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($38,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders?
Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders reported $771K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders's EIN?
Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4316097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harlow Foundation Inc Co Carolyn Sanders 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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