Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc
The corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended. Specifically, the corporation has been formed for the benefit of president and fellows of harvard college ("harvard university") in order to conduct, support and facilitate educational and research activities within and outside of the united states, and to receive grants from organizations, including government agencies located within and outside of the united states.
Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc at a glance
In short: Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc gave $5.6M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $2.8M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,584,277
- +829.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,792,139
- +829.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,792,139
- Total assets
- $6,843,702
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was President and Fellows of Harvard Coll ($5.6M). Together the top 2 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $5.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $5.6M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard Coll Cambridge, MA | Charitable Contribution | $5,569,084 |
| Pomona College Claremont, CA | Research Sub-Award | $15,193 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,843,702 | $11,829,025 | $12,222,397 | $5,584,277 | 2 | $90,682 |
| 2024 | $5,396,692 | $7,274,584 | $5,708,474 | $601,096 | 2 | $50,227 |
| 2023 | $3,811,377 | $5,567,391 | $5,200,028 | $50,000 | 1 | $2,814 |
| 2022 | $3,798,897 | $4,793,187 | $5,167,159 | — | — | $6,328 |
| 2021 | $4,102,783 | $7,593,070 | $5,641,189 | $150,037 | Total only | $27,724 |
| 2020 | $2,563,910 | $4,547,045 | $4,517,307 | $70,911 | Total only | $47,902 |
| 2019 | $2,598,979 | $4,821,104 | $4,967,043 | — | — | $31,833 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5.6M. Net investment income was $91K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc is led by Sean Caron, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sean Caron
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Elliott
Chair & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alina Payne
Director of Italian Studies
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$450K (2019) → $568K (2025)
Meredith Weenick
Former President, Treasurer & Director
President, Treasurer & Director → Former President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Shaw
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Belynda B. Bady
Director of International Consulting & Operations
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Klara Jelinkova
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph H. O'Regan
Vice President for Operations & Clerk
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annie Ngige-Thuo
Assistant Director of Finance
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blagomira Ovcharova
Associate Director for International Hr
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Apollo
Associate Director of International Finance & Budgets
On filings since 2024
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Richard McCullough (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Catherine E. Breen (2019–2021) — Former Vice President for Sponsored Research
- Former: Paul Massaro (2019–2020) — Former Acting President, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Craig McCurley (2019) — Former Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Jorge I. Dominguez (2019) — Former Chair & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $568K, to Alina Payne (Director of Italian Studies).
Frequently asked questions about Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc
How much does Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc give each year?
Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc gave $5.6M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $601K across 2 grants.
How large is Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc?
Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.8M.
What is Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc?
Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cambridge, MA. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc operate?
Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc's EIN?
Harvard Global Research and Support Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4535664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
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