Harper Family Foundation Inc
Harper Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Great Falls, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Virginia.
Harper Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harper Family Foundation Inc gave $126K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,347
- +411.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +54.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,432
- +230.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,030
- Total assets
- $384,477
- -20.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (93% 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 Harper Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 606 Deerfield Pond Court, Great Falls, VA 22066
Phone: (256) 539-4413
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harper Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Academy Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 5% to Maryland, and 1% to Florida. The filing also lists recipients in New York and Tennessee, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harper Family Foundation Inc gives
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1297% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 497% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $126K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Academy Foundation Ashburn, VA | For Assistance | $100,000 |
| The Lilabean Foundation Silver Spring, MD | For Assistance | $6,750 |
| Womens Club of Great Falls Sch Great Falls, VA | For Assistance | $5,091 |
| Great Falls Little League Great Falls, VA | For Assistance | $2,700 |
| Great Falls Elementary School Great Falls, VA | For Assistance | $2,570 |
| Kids Give Back Fairfax, VA | For Assistance | $1,545 |
| Best Buddies International Miami, FL | For Assistance | $1,544 |
| March of Dimes Arlington, VA | For Assistance | $1,030 |
| Chris Atwood Foundation Fairfax, VA | For Assistance | $1,030 |
| Three Roots International Fairfax, VA | For Assistance | $1,030 |
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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 | $384,477 | $32,527 | $132,881 | $126,347 | 17 | $126,347 | $32,527 | $25,414 |
| 2024 | $484,831 | $27,090 | $31,767 | $24,719 | 11 | $24,719 | $27,090 | $24,199 |
| 2023 | $489,508 | $20,765 | $31,041 | $25,432 | 10 | $25,432 | $20,765 | $21,879 |
| 2022 | $499,784 | $26,491 | $30,166 | $9,041 | 3 | $24,041 | $26,491 | $23,615 |
| 2021 | $503,459 | $506,138 | $2,679 | — | — | — | $6,138 | $23,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harper Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K 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 grantees include organizations whose own stated work spans pediatric brain cancer research, opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the health of mothers and babies. For example, The Lilabean Foundation says its funds directly support research to improve outcomes and quality of life for children diagnosed with brain cancer. Best Buddies International describes its work as creating one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. March of Dimes says it works for the health of all mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $126,347. Grants ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $1,030. The largest listed grant was $100,000 to Virginia Academy Foundation in Ashburn, Virginia. Other notable grants included $6,750 to The Lilabean Foundation in Silver Spring, Maryland; $5,091 to Womens Club of Great Falls Sch in Great Falls, Virginia; $2,700 to Great Falls Little League; and $2,570 to Great Falls Elementary School.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas A Harper and Lindsay G Harper as directors.
Harper Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lindsay G. Harper
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Harper
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Harper Family Foundation Inc
How much does Harper Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Harper Family Foundation Inc gave $126K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 11 grants.
What is Harper Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Harper Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,030, and its average grant was $7,432, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harper Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Harper Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfax, VA (4 grants), Great Falls, VA (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Harper Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Harper Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Assistance" (17 grants).
Who are Harper Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Harper Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Virginia Academy Foundation ($100,000), The Lilabean Foundation ($6,750) and Womens Club of Great Falls Sch ($5,091), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harper Family Foundation Inc?
Harper Family Foundation Inc reported $384K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harper Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own stated work spans pediatric brain cancer research, opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the health of mothers and babies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harper Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harper Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harper Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3631837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Harper Family Foundation Inc 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 August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Harper Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harper-family-foundation-inc-morg_818041d4d17d4278b7622dafdac17acd
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