Harlow Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Boulder, CO EIN: 36-4316097

Harlow Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $77K.

Key facts about Harlow Foundation Inc

EIN: 36-4316097
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $77,000
Grants made (2024): 12
Average grant: $6,417
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024)
Primary geography: Illinois (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Harlow Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Harlow Foundation Inc's 12 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (30%), Colorado (21%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants). 50% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (6 grants).

Is Harlow Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

25%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.

75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$77K

+69.2% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+97.4% YoY

About Harlow Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $23K (30%)

Colorado $16K (21%)

New York $13K (17%)

Alabama $10K (13%)

Utah $10K (13%)

All other $5K (6%)

Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Arizona Colorado Georgia Illinois Maryland Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New York Utah Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

ChicagoBrooklynMilwaukeeDenverMidvaleMontgomeryCentennialKeenesburgLake ForestKansas CityAlexandriaChapel HillFlagstaffSt PaulWestminsterAlbert LeaAtlantaGlenviewHagerstownLakewood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

87 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Chips ($10,000), World Bicycle FOUNDATION ($10,000), Equal Justice Initiative ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHIPS Brooklyn, NY	ASSISTANCE	$10,000
World Bicycle FOUNDATION Chicago, IL	ASSISTANCE	$10,000
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE Montgomery, AL	ASSISTANCE	$10,000
YOUNG CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN Chicago, IL	ASSISTANCE	$10,000
HUMAN OUTREACH PROJECT Midvale, UT	GENERAL	$10,000
THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY Keenesburg, CO	ASSISTANCE	$5,000
CLOTHES TO KIDS DENVER Denver, CO	GENERAL	$5,000
SOJOURNER FOUNDATION Milwaukee, WI	GENERAL	$5,000
PROSPECT PARK ALLIANCE Brooklyn, NY	ASSISTANCE	$3,000
HOME AHEAD Westminster, CO	GENERAL	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Carolyn Sanders	Director	—	—
James Sanders	Director	—	—
Miriam C Sanders	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harlow Foundation Inc?

Harlow Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boulder, CO. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Harlow Foundation Inc operate?

Harlow Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.