Harrell Family Charities Inc
Harrell Family Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Lakeland, Florida. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Harrell Family Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Harrell Family Charities Inc gave $11.3M across 27 grants in 2021 (avg $419K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $11,314,050
- +117.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $419,039
- +133.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harrell Family Charities Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return, so this is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5105 New Tampa Highway, Lakeland, FL 33815
Phone: (863) 680-2003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harrell Family Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Lakeland Christian School ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $11.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 56 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went primarily to Florida recipients (98%). Pennsylvania and Minnesota each received 1%; North Carolina and Georgia each accounted for less than 1% in the filing’s state breakdown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harrell Family Charities Inc gives
- 70% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5.2M (2020) to $11.3M (2021). In 2021 it made 27 grants totaling $11.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Christian School Lakeland, FL | Building Fund | $3,025,000 |
| Salvation Army Lakeland, FL | General Fund | $2,600,000 |
| Lakeland Regional Health Foundation Lakeland, FL | Behavioral Health Building Fund | $2,000,000 |
| Florida Children's Museum Lakeland, FL | General Fund | $2,000,000 |
| Gospel Inc Lakeland, FL | General Fund | $1,100,000 |
| Seejesus Net Telford, PA | General Fund | $110,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Minneapolis, MN | General Fund, Golf Tournament, Huddles | $60,450 |
| A Woman's Choice Inc Lakeland, FL | Fundraising Banquet, Men's Ministry | $55,000 |
| Youth for Christ Polk County Winter Haven, FL | General Fund | $55,000 |
| Inheritance of Hope Pisgah Forest, NC | General Fund | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $11,320,223 | $11,322,834 | $11,314,050 | 27 | $11,318,441 | $14,275 |
| 2020 | $2,611 | $4,980,029 | $5,209,692 | $5,206,300 | 29 | — | $9,738 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harrell Family Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2021 — 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 2021 recipients included organizations with varied missions. Lakeland Christian School described its mission as educating students in the light of God’s Word for lifelong learning, leadership, service, and worship. Gospel Inc said it develops community with people who have experienced homelessness and offers services regardless of background or religious affiliation. The Florida Children’s Museum described its mission as “curating the world for all children to explore.” Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve life-affirming services, support for students, and assistance to poor and at-risk populations.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $11,314,050. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $3,025,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants included $3,025,000 to Lakeland Christian School for its building fund; $2,600,000 to the Salvation Army in Lakeland for its general fund; $2,000,000 to Lakeland Regional Health Foundation for a behavioral health building fund; $2,000,000 to the Florida Children’s Museum for its general fund; and $1,100,000 to Gospel Inc for its general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Jack Harrell Jr as chairman, Tina Harrell as president, Gary Rust as director, Will Harrell as secretary, and Jack Harrell III as treasurer.
Harrell Family Charities Inc is led by Tina Harrell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Tina Harrell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Harrell Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Rust
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Harrell III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Harrell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Harrell Family Charities Inc
How much does Harrell Family Charities Inc give each year?
Harrell Family Charities Inc gave $11.3M across 27 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $5.2M across 29 grants.
What is Harrell Family Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Harrell Family Charities Inc's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $419,039, across 27 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harrell Family Charities Inc give grants?
Harrell Family Charities Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeland, FL (17 grants).
Does Harrell Family Charities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of Harrell Family Charities Inc's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harrell Family Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Harrell Family Charities Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Lakeland Christian School ($3,025,000), Salvation Army ($2,600,000) and Lakeland Regional Health Foundation ($2,000,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Harrell Family Charities Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 recipients included organizations with varied missions. Lakeland Christian School described its mission as educating students in the light of God’s Word for lifelong learning, leadership, service, and worship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harrell Family Charities Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Harrell Family Charities Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Harrell Family Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harrell Family Charities Inc's EIN?
Harrell Family Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3385481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Harrell Family Charities 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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