Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family
Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $145,300 to charitable organizations, including recipients in California, Minnesota, and Iowa.
Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family at a glance
In short: Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family gave $145K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,300
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,209
- -50.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,218,248
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Family ($93K across 3 grants). Together the top 7 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 31 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 21% to recipients in Minnesota, and 2% to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family San Jose, CA | Saint Frances Cabrini playground project | $80,000 |
| Concordia College Corporation Moorhead, MN | Concordia Softball's Spring Break Trip to Florida, including hotel and flight expenses | $25,000 |
| Cambrian Park Little League of San Jose California San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Holy Family San Jose, CA | Saint Frances Cabrini G&G Auction | $7,800 |
| Happy Hollow Corporation San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Happy Hollow Corporation San Jose, CA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Holy Family San Jose, CA | 2025 Carnival Event at Saint Francis Cabrini | $5,000 |
| Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | BV Club Fund | $2,500 |
| Sams House - a Nepalese Orphanage Morris, MN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Morris Athletic Training Program | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,218,248 | $158,905 | $180,202 | $145,300 | 11 | $178,814 | $162,191 | $198,708 |
| 2024 | $2,239,545 | $76,595 | $168,348 | $132,900 | 5 | $166,883 | $107,052 | $183,643 |
| 2023 | $2,331,298 | $84,431 | $157,432 | $125,000 | 5 | $156,176 | $105,399 | $159,858 |
| 2022 | $2,404,299 | $82,463 | $167,597 | $140,000 | 6 | $165,997 | $85,798 | $158,931 |
| 2021 | $2,489,433 | $119,631 | $136,948 | $110,000 | 4 | $135,341 | $126,807 | $165,442 |
| 2020 | $2,506,750 | $100,609 | $117,021 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $169,665 | $135,929 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family reported a distributable amount of $199K 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 include support for a playground project and school events, a college softball trip, youth sports, and university programs.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Concordia College Corporation says it aims to influence the world by sending thoughtful and informed people dedicated to the Christian life into society. Buena Vista University says it prepares students for lifelong success through transformational educational experiences. The University of Minnesota Foundation says its purpose is to support the University of Minnesota by connecting passion with possibility, inspiring generosity, and supporting greatness. Sam’s House says it provides a home, family, education, and love to abandoned and orphaned children in Nepal.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $145,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $80,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $80,000 to Holy Family for the Saint Frances Cabrini playground project and $25,000 to Concordia College Corporation for Concordia Softball’s spring break trip to Florida, including hotel and flight expenses. Other grants included $10,000 to Cambrian Park Little League of San Jose, California, for general and unrestricted support; $5,000 each to Happy Hollow Corporation for general and unrestricted support and for a charitable event; and $7,800 to Holy Family for the Saint Frances Cabrini G&G Auction.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Emma Bowman, Robilyn Bowman, Ryan Bowman, and Andrew Klobnock as directors. Robilyn Bowman is listed as president; Andrew Klobnock is listed as secretary, treasurer, and vice president.
Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family is led by Robilyn Bowman, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robilyn Bowman
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Andrew Klobnock
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Ryan Bowman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Emma Bowman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
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 $5K, to Robilyn Bowman (Dir, Pres). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family
How much does Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family give each year?
Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family gave $145K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $133K across 5 grants.
What is Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family's typical grant size?
Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,209, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family give grants?
Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (6 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family's largest grantees?
Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Family ($92,800 across 3 grants), Concordia College Corporation ($25,000) and Cambrian Park Little League of San Jose California ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family?
Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (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 Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a playground project and school events, a college softball trip, youth sports, and university programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family?
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 Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family's EIN?
Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1770414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Harold Lee And Vernita Ruth McEachern Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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