Harper Family Foundation Inc
Harper Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Metamora, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $28K.
Harper Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harper Family Foundation Inc gave $28K across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $27,806
- +318.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,090
- -53.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Primary geography
- Illinois (96% 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 Harper Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $28K (2022). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $27,806 |
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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 | — | — | $27,806 | $27,806 | 9 | $27,806 | — | — |
| 2021 | $27,806 | $3,723 | $6,915 | $6,650 | 1 | $6,650 | $3,723 | — |
| 2020 | $30,998 | $776 | $4,775 | $4,750 | 1 | — | $776 | $1,528 |
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.
Frequently asked questions 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.
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.
What is Harper Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harper Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1723311. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Harper Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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