Harmony Project
Harmony Project is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $212K. Net investment income was $309.
Harmony Project at a glance
In short: Harmony Project gave $212K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $35K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $212,108
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- Average grant
- $35,351
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Harmony Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Health Policy Institute of Ohio ($95K). Together the top 6 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harmony Project gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $212K (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Policy Institute of Ohio Columbus, OH | To Support Its Mission | $95,108 |
| Prokids Cincinnati, OH | To Support Its Mission | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | To Support the Knowledge Center | $25,000 |
| Family Fund at Hamilton County Job and Family Services Cincinnati, OH | To Support Its Mission | $20,000 |
| John & Mary Ellyn Endowed Scholars Fund Cincinnati, OH | To support the medical scientist training program at the university of cincinnati college of medicine | $11,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | To Support Its Mission | $11,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-1,765 | $215,541 | $212,108 | 6 | $212,979 | $309 | $8,836 |
| 2021 | $256,929 | $24,525 | $3,437 | — | — | $800 | $21,022 | $11,787 |
| 2020 | $235,565 | $10,596 | $20,447 | $14,300 | 2 | — | $5,355 | $10,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harmony Project reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harmony Project is led by Judith Harmony, Chair, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Judith Harmony
Chair, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Chubinski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Scott Sims
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjory Givens
Vice President
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marjorie Givens (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Harmony Project
How much does Harmony Project give each year?
Harmony Project gave $212K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Harmony Project's typical grant size?
Harmony Project's median grant in 2022 was $22,500, and its average grant was $35,351, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harmony Project give grants?
Harmony Project gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (5 grants).
Does Harmony Project give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Harmony Project's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Its Mission" (4 grants).
Who are Harmony Project's largest grantees?
Harmony Project's largest 2022 grantees include Health Policy Institute of Ohio ($95,108), Prokids ($50,000) and United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($25,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Harmony Project required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Harmony Project reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harmony Project's EIN?
Harmony Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1811562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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