Harry S & Kathleen H
Harry S & Kathleen H is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $173K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $6K.
Harry S & Kathleen H at a glance
In short: Harry S & Kathleen H gave $44K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,865
- +132.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,266
- +98.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $173,145
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Harry S & Kathleen H funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westfield State University ($20K). Together the top 7 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harry S & Kathleen H gives
- Giving grew 115% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 505% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield State University Westrield, MA | Scholarships for Seniors in Music | $20,000 |
| Foundation for TJO Animals Springfield, MA | Animal Welfare | $10,220 |
| Nourish NC Wilmington, NC | Provide Nourishment and Food | $10,220 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | Support Homeless Individuals | $1,150 |
| Wake County SPCA Raleigh, NC | Animal Welfare | $1,150 |
| Durham Rescue Mission Durham, NC | Support Homeless Individuals | $850 |
| Say Inc Irvington, NY | Support for Overcoming Suttering | $275 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,145 | $38,712 | $44,733 | $43,865 | 7 | $44,615 | $6,212 | $8,840 |
| 2024 | $179,133 | $37,992 | $19,721 | $18,910 | 6 | $19,625 | $7,992 | $8,587 |
| 2023 | $162,241 | $61,501 | $27,959 | $27,250 | 9 | $27,945 | $6,501 | $7,217 |
| 2022 | $128,184 | $76,034 | $21,562 | $20,400 | 9 | $21,562 | $1,034 | $4,408 |
| 2021 | $72,616 | $47,000 | $15,269 | $14,650 | 11 | $15,269 | — | $3,045 |
| 2020 | $40,885 | $32,000 | $11,388 | $10,705 | 11 | — | — | $1,030 |
| 2019 | $20,273 | $25,000 | $4,727 | $2,250 | 7 | — | — | $333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry S & Kathleen H reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harry S & Kathleen H is led by Harry S. Melikian, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry S. Melikian
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathleen H. Melikian
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Harry S & Kathleen H
How much does Harry S & Kathleen H give each year?
Harry S & Kathleen H gave $44K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 6 grants.
What is Harry S & Kathleen H's typical grant size?
Harry S & Kathleen H's median grant in 2025 was $1,150, and its average grant was $6,266, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry S & Kathleen H give grants?
Harry S & Kathleen H gives mostly in Massachusetts: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (28%).
Does Harry S & Kathleen H give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Harry S & Kathleen H's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Harry S & Kathleen H's largest grantees?
Harry S & Kathleen H's largest 2025 grantees include Westfield State University ($20,000), Foundation for TJO Animals ($10,220) and Nourish NC ($10,220), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harry S & Kathleen H?
Harry S & Kathleen H reported $173K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Harry S & Kathleen H's EIN?
Harry S & Kathleen H's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3201120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
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