Harrington Family Foundation
Harrington Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $44K.
Harrington Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Harrington Family Foundation gave $44K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $7K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $43,965
- -63.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- -66.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,328
- +9.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- Arizona (55% 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 Harrington Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Save the Children Federation ($15K). Together the top 6 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 59 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harrington Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2022) to $227K (2020). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Federation Washington, DC | Assistance to Poor | $15,000 |
| Scottsdale Bible Church Scottsdale, AZ | CIVIC | $12,500 |
| McDowell Sonoran Conservancy Scottsdale, AZ | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Medical | $5,000 |
| Arizona Jews for Justice Scottsdale, AZ | Assistance to Poor | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Assistance to Poor | $465 |
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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 | — | $5,967 | $54,050 | $43,965 | 6 | $43,965 | — | $440 |
| 2021 | $45,204 | $42,386 | $122,312 | $120,500 | 18 | $120,500 | $794 | $6,445 |
| 2020 | $126,770 | $38,920 | $232,834 | $227,040 | 20 | — | $223 | $13,776 |
| 2019 | $320,684 | $29,076 | $126,253 | $120,500 | 15 | — | $23,523 | $21,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harrington Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $440 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harrington Family Foundation is led by Rick Harrington, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Rick Harrington
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Harrington Family Foundation
How much does Harrington Family Foundation give each year?
Harrington Family Foundation gave $44K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $121K across 18 grants.
What is Harrington Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Harrington Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,328, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harrington Family Foundation give grants?
Harrington Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (34%) and Minnesota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (3 grants).
Does Harrington Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Harrington Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Poor" (3 grants).
Who are Harrington Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Harrington Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Save the Children Federation ($15,000), Scottsdale Bible Church ($12,500) and McDowell Sonoran Conservancy ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Harrington Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Harrington Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $440 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harrington Family Foundation's EIN?
Harrington Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1485235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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