Harmony Foundation International Inc
Harmony Foundation International Inc. is a Nashville, Tennessee-based public charity that stewards philanthropic endowments and makes grants supporting singing, music education, and community across the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) ecosystem. Its website says that, as of January 1, 2026, it operates as a Type I Supporting Organization aligned with BHS.
Harmony Foundation International Inc at a glance
In short: Harmony Foundation International Inc gave $731K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Tennessee. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $731,487
- +111.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -48.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,766
- +309.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,629
- Total assets
- $8,268,403
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harmony Foundation International Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 Broadway 24030, Nashville, TN 37202
Phone: (615) 571-2776
Website: https://harmonyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harmony Foundation International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Barbershop Harmony Society ($561K). Together the top 10 received $699K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 122 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed across multiple states. Tennessee accounted for 77% of grant dollars, followed by Minnesota at 7%, Virginia at 4%, Colorado at 3%, and Idaho at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harmony Foundation International Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $346K (2024) to $1.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $731K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barbershop Harmony Society Nashville, TN | Education, Scholarships & Preservation | $561,343 |
| Association of International Champions (AIC) Arden Hills, MN | Enrich Singing Organizations | $50,369 |
| DC-J-000 - Mid-Atlantic District Fairfax, VA | Enrich Singing Organizations | $21,893 |
| DC-S-003 - Denver Mile High Chapter Denver, CO | Enrich Singing Organizations | $11,714 |
| DC - N-025 Dallas Metro-Vocal Majority Chorus Hurst, TX | Enrich Singing Organizations | $11,427 |
| DC-S-004 - Longmont Chapter Boulder, CO | Enrich Singing Organizations | $10,025 |
| DC-C-057 - Bellevue Chapter Bellevue, WA | Enrich Singing Organizations | $8,692 |
| DC-Q-028 - Charlotte Chapter Charlotte, NC | Enrich Singing Organizations | $8,629 |
| DC - J-047 Alexandria Harmonizers Arlington, VA | Enrich Singing Organizations | $7,873 |
| DC - I-000 Pioneer Monroe, MI | Enrich Singing Organizations | $7,474 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,268,403 | $2,110,613 | $2,004,257 | $731,487 | 15 | $534,313 |
| 2024 | $8,333,212 | $2,385,714 | $1,914,632 | $345,521 | 29 | $260,804 |
| 2023 | $7,216,371 | $1,896,115 | $3,310,788 | $1,738,100 | 25 | $208,137 |
| 2022 | $7,068,421 | $4,681,595 | $2,274,228 | $490,114 | 31 | $272,422 |
| 2021 | $5,976,223 | $2,692,504 | $2,254,003 | $364,436 | 22 | $564,438 |
| 2020 | $5,324,425 | $2,305,935 | $2,452,933 | $416,697 | 8 | $133,454 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2023 filing, is “to connect people through charitable giving to enrich lives through singing.” Its website describes a mission of sustaining and advancing the lifelong benefits of singing by stewarding philanthropic endowments that support BHS.
The 2023 filing describes programs for awareness, education, scholarships, community singing, performances, and singing participation. It also says that endowment distributions benefit music and music education, outreach, scholarships, youth programs, and preservation of the barbershop genre and historical collections. The website identifies support areas including youth singing and music education, community singing and leadership development, singing-related health and wellness initiatives, choral director and music educator training, and camps, districts, chapters, and scholarship programs across the BHS ecosystem.
The filing says that distributions from certain funds provide grants to BHS, its chapters and districts, and other foundation associates whose work aligns with the foundation’s mission. In 2025, grant purposes included education, scholarships and preservation, and enriching singing organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $731,487. Grant amounts ranged from $5,225 to $561,343, with a median of $8,629.
The largest 2025 grant was $561,343 to Barbershop Harmony Society in Nashville, Tennessee, for education, scholarships and preservation. Other notable grants included $50,369 to the Association of International Champions in Arden Hills, Minnesota, and $21,893 to the Mid-Atlantic District in Fairfax, Virginia, both to enrich singing organizations. Additional grants for that purpose included $11,714 to the Denver Mile High Chapter and $10,025 to the Longmont Chapter, both in Colorado, and $11,427 to the Dallas Metro-Vocal Majority Chorus in Hurst, Texas.
The 2023 filing says that certain grant recipients submit reports detailing program results, constituents served, costs, and an analysis of program strengths and weaknesses; foundation staff also attend programs to observe performance and effectiveness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kendall Williams as chair and David Mills as vice-chair. Trustees listed are Sharon Kneebone, Kathy Hawkins, Jay Bylsma, Noah Funderburg, Robert Rund, Paul Franek, Bill Rosica, and Steven Denino.
Harmony Foundation International Inc is led by Perry D. White, Hfi President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Perry D. White
Hfi President & CEO
Executive Officio & Hfi President → Hfi President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $177K (2025)
Kendall Williams
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Rosica
Trustee
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Bylsma
Trustee
Finance Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noah Funderburg
Trustee
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Colosimo
Trustee
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Denino
Trustee
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Hawkins
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Franek
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rund
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Kneebone
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald A. Laursen
Officer
Treasurer → Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Plaag
Officer
Immediate Past Chair & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Mills
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Carolyn Faulkenberry (2020–2024) — CFO
- Former: Lynn Weaver (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Christina Lewellen (2021–2024) — Vice Chair · Filing note: Began 521
- Former: Larry Bomback (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Skipp Kropp (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Bell (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Began 11/2020
- Former: Debbie Cleveland (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Don Lambert (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sherri Matthews (2020–2022) — Secretary · Filing note: Ended 61
- Former: Mike Moisio (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 12/2020
- Former: Mike Deputy (2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 123119
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 $177K, to Dr Perry D White (HFI President and CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Foundation International Inc
How much does Harmony Foundation International Inc give each year?
Harmony Foundation International Inc gave $731K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $346K across 29 grants.
What is Harmony Foundation International Inc's typical grant size?
Harmony Foundation International Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,629, and its average grant was $48,766, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Harmony Foundation International Inc give grants?
Harmony Foundation International Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (7%).
Does Harmony Foundation International Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Harmony Foundation International Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Enrich Singing Organizations" (14 grants).
Who are Harmony Foundation International Inc's largest grantees?
Harmony Foundation International Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Barbershop Harmony Society ($561,343), Association of International Champions (AIC) ($50,369) and DC-J-000 - Mid-Atlantic District ($21,893), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harmony Foundation International Inc?
Harmony Foundation International Inc reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Harmony Foundation International Inc fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2023 filing, is “to connect people through charitable giving to enrich lives through singing.” Its website describes a mission of sustaining and advancing the lifelong benefits of singing by stewarding philanthropic endowments that support BHS. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harmony Foundation International Inc?
Harmony Foundation International Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check harmonyfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Harmony Foundation International Inc's EIN?
Harmony Foundation International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6073041. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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