Harman Family Charitable Tr Main
Harman Family Charitable Tr Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Iowa, including a city, a church, food-bank and hospital organizations, a housing organization, and educational and community organizations.
Harman Family Charitable Tr Main at a glance
In short: Harman Family Charitable Tr Main gave $725K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Iowa. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $724,826
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,893
- -18.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $38,000
- Total assets
- $13,199,426
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harman Family Charitable Tr Main
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harman Family Charitable Tr Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Lowden ($217K). Together the top 10 received $719K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 52 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harman Family Charitable Tr Main open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $67K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 131% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $725K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $725K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Lowden Lowden, IA | General Operating | $216,615 |
| St Pauls UCC Wheatland, IA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank Inc Waterloo, IA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Internatonal Inc Iowa City, IA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation Waterloo, IA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Memorial Foundation of Allen Hospital Waterloo, IA | General Operating | $38,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa Foundation Cedar Falls, IA | General Operating | $38,000 |
| Cedar County Law Enforcement Center Tipton, IA | General Operating | $26,211 |
| Camp Courageous of Iowa Monticello, IA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Youth Art Team Waterloo, IA | General Operating | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,199,426 | $917,942 | $901,738 | $724,826 | 11 | $773,828 | $808,038 | $816,846 |
| 2024 | $13,184,110 | $1,575,697 | $768,105 | $647,106 | 8 | $680,305 | $1,462,978 | $778,570 |
| 2023 | $12,376,450 | $2,365,739 | $675,521 | $578,000 | 10 | $607,017 | $238,352 | $667,539 |
| 2022 | $10,939,158 | $6,666,750 | $392,359 | $313,358 | 14 | $340,204 | $473,911 | $595,091 |
| 2021 | $5,762,508 | $3,930,457 | $145,986 | $97,000 | 9 | $107,491 | $357,403 | $302,808 |
| 2020 | $1,981,911 | $7,264 | $82,668 | $60,000 | 6 | — | $27,063 | $103,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harman Family Charitable Tr Main reported a distributable amount of $817K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. The Northeast Iowa Food Bank describes its mission as providing nutritious food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations and individuals in northeast Iowa and offering hunger education. Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation says its mission is to improve the health of the people and communities it serves through healing, caring, and teaching. The Memorial Foundation of Allen Hospital says it strengthens Allen Health System’s programs, services, and community relationships.
Other supported organizations describe work in youth arts and recreation for people with disabilities and their families. Youth Art Team says it encourages young people to develop their creative potential through art and relationships. Camp Courageous of Iowa says it provides year-round recreational, respite, and travel opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $724,826. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $216,615, with a median of $38,000. All 11 listed grants were designated for general operating purposes.
The largest 2025 grants included $216,615 to the City of Lowden; $100,000 each to St Pauls UCC, Northeast Iowa Food Bank Inc, and Habitat for Humanity International Inc; and $50,000 to Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation. Other grants included $38,000 to Memorial Foundation of Allen Hospital and $25,000 each to Camp Courageous of Iowa and Youth Art Team.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James R Harman, Jayne K Hintz, John J Burns, Theresa E Hoffman, and David Buck as grant committee members. Wells Fargo Bank N A is listed as trustee.
Harman Family Charitable Tr Main's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $76K (2025)
David Buck
Grant Committe Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Harman
Grant Committe Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayne K. Hintz
Grant Committe Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Burns
Grant Committe Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa E. Hoffman
Grant Committe Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $76K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Harman Family Charitable Tr Main
How much does Harman Family Charitable Tr Main give each year?
Harman Family Charitable Tr Main gave $725K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $647K across 8 grants.
What is Harman Family Charitable Tr Main's typical grant size?
Harman Family Charitable Tr Main's median grant in 2025 was $38,000, and its average grant was $65,893, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harman Family Charitable Tr Main that year got $67K on average.
Where does Harman Family Charitable Tr Main give grants?
Harman Family Charitable Tr Main gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waterloo, IA (4 grants).
Does Harman Family Charitable Tr Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harman Family Charitable Tr Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harman Family Charitable Tr Main's largest grantees?
Harman Family Charitable Tr Main's largest 2025 grantees include City of Lowden ($216,615), St Pauls UCC ($100,000) and Northeast Iowa Food Bank Inc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harman Family Charitable Tr Main?
Harman Family Charitable Tr Main reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $774K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $817K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Harman Family Charitable Tr Main fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harman Family Charitable Tr Main?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Harman Family Charitable Tr Main's EIN?
Harman Family Charitable Tr Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1555150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Harman Family Charitable Tr Main 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 May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Harman Family Charitable Tr Main funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harman-family-charitable-tr-main-morg_df7720d82b6647388bb94e8e71f4f388
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