Harper Family Foundation
Harper Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $141K. Net investment income was $69K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$141K
-4.5% YoY
Grant Count
10
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+14.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Harper Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Harper Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in NEW ORLEANS, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $141K. Net investment income was $69K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,099,899 | $2,180,545 | $2,225,478 |
| Revenue | $120,515 | $152,304 | $71,297 |
| Expenses | $194,967 | $197,362 | $218,640 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $141,029 | $147,707 | $161,259 |
| Net Investment Income | $69,076 | $102,649 | $25,617 |
| Distributable Amount | $157,473 | $141,029 | $147,707 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Opening Doors Baton Rouge ($30,027), Friends of Crowville ($20,000), Streetside Library ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF CROWVILLE CROWVILLE, LA | GENERAL DONATION | $20,000 |
| GOAT IN THE ROAD PRODUCTIONS NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL DONATION | $13,000 |
| NEW ORLEANS WOMEN & CHILDREN'S SHEL NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL DONATION | $7,500 |
| LIVE OAK WILDERNESS CAMP NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL DONATION | $9,002 |
| THE THENSTED CENTER GRAND COTEAU, LA | GENERAL DONATION | $4,000 |
| TENSAS ACADEMY ST JOSEPH, LA | GENERAL DONATION | $15,000 |
| LA CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHTS NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL DONATION | $7,500 |
| OPENING DOORS BATON ROUGE BATON ROUGE, LA | GENERAL DONATION | $30,027 |
| ST MICHAEL SPECIAL SCHOOL NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| STREETSIDE LIBRARY NEW ORLEANS, LA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE V MATTESKY | DIRECTOR | — | $10,800 |
| MARY CLAUSS | DIRECTOR | — | $10,800 |
| ANNIE CLAUSS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| AUDREY VOELKER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| EMMA MATTESKY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| FRANK VOELKER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GEORGE VOELKER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GINNY CLAUSS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GINNY CRIGLER ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JIM CRIGLER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOHN GUENARD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KATE BESSELMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MADELEINE MATTESKY | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MOLLY SANDERS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RICK CLAUSS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| THOMAS BESSELMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Harper Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Harper Family Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $121K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $141K in 2024.
Where does Harper Family Foundation operate?
Harper Family Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana, Texas.
What size grants does Harper Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Harper Family Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $141K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Harper Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $157K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harper Family Foundation's EIN?
Harper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1921771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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