Harper Family Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Metamora, IL EIN: 73-1723311

Harper Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Metamora, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $28K.

Key facts about Harper Family Foundation Inc

In short: Harper Family Foundation Inc gave $28K across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 73-1723311
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2022
Annual giving (2022): $27,806
Grants made (2022): 9
Average grant: $3,090
Median grant: $1,100
Primary geography: Illinois (96% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Harper Family Foundation Inc

How much does Harper Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Harper Family Foundation Inc gave $28K across 9 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $7K across 1 grant.

What is Harper Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Harper Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $1,100, and its average grant was $3,090, across 9 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Harper Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Harper Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Metamora, IL (3 grants) and Peoria, IL (2 grants).

Does Harper Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2022: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Harper Family Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Harper Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Harper Family Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Christian Union Church ($12,500), Snyder Village ($6,500) and Centerville United Methodist Church ($4,180), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.

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Financial Overview

From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$28K

+318.1% YoY

Grant Count

+800.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-53.5% YoY

About Harper Family Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $27K (96%)

New York $1K (4%)

Kansas $100 (0%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2022 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Kansas New York

Cities

MetamoraPeoriaChicagoStaten IslandTopeka

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2022	2021	2020
Total Assets	—	$27,806	$30,998
Revenue	—	$3,723	$776
Expenses	$27,806	$6,915	$4,775
Qualifying Distributions	$27,806	$6,650	—
Net Investment Income	—	$3,723	$776
Distributable Amount	—	—	$1,528

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2022

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Christian Union Church Metamora, IL	Support church actvities	$12,500
Snyder Village Metamora, IL	Keiths Ride for the Residents	$6,500
Centerville United Methodist Church White Heath, IL	Religious	$4,180
Metamora Open Arms Metamora, IL	Food Pantry	$1,926
Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY	Veterans support	$1,100
Illinois Policy Institute Chicago, IL	To promote a freer and more porsperous Illinois.	$500
The Salvation Army Peoria, IL	People in need in North and Central Illinois.	$500
South Side Mission Peoria, IL	Christmas meals for those in need.	$500
2021 Metamora-Area Veterans Day Fun Topeka, KS	Wounded Warrior Project	$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Harper Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert A Harper, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

Robert A Harper

President & Director

On filings since 2020

5 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Holly Harper-Kelly

Director

On filings since 2020

No compensation reported
Randall W Harper

Director

On filings since 2020

No compensation reported

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.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harper Family Foundation Inc?

Harper Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Metamora, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.