Harvest Time Foundation
Harvest Time Foundation is a private foundation based in Shelby, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports support for charitable organizations, including a Bible camp, missionary work, and organizations’ general operations.
Harvest Time Foundation at a glance
In short: Harvest Time Foundation gave $218K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in North Carolina. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,163
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,544
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $2,669,276
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harvest Time Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications should be submitted by mail to the foundation board and include the reason for the request, organizational information, and a statement of faith. Gifts are made only to charitable organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Harvest Time Foundation Board
Mailing address: 806 North Post Road, Shelby, NC 28150
Phone: (704) 482-3456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harvest Time Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvesttime Bible Camp ($181K). Together the top 10 received $214K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 82 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. The filing reports 2% to Pennsylvania and 1% each to Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harvest Time Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $62K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2021) to $218K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvesttime Bible Camp Shelby, NC | For General Operations of Bible Camp | $180,963 |
| Marshall Family Irrevocable Trust Stanley, NC | Support for Missionary | $12,000 |
| Now Ministries Iron Station, NC | Ministry of Missionaries | $4,800 |
| Intl Partnership Minitries Hanover, PA | General Operations of Organization | $4,200 |
| Evanglism Missions Inc Thorsby, AL | Ministry of Missionaries | $3,000 |
| Pleasant City Church Kahns Minstry Shelby, NC | Ministry of Missionaries | $2,400 |
| Vision Street Ministries Woodstock, GA | General Operations of Organization | $2,400 |
| Pleasant City Church East West Mini Shelby, NC | Ministry of Missionaries | $1,800 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Boiling Springs, NC | General Operations of Organization | $1,200 |
| Christian Indian Ministries Antlers, OK | General Operations of Organization | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,669,276 | $315,894 | $249,230 | $218,163 | 15 | $218,163 | $297,828 | $145,644 |
| 2023 | $2,602,612 | $182,243 | $204,459 | $174,700 | 16 | $174,700 | $157,083 | $136,463 |
| 2022 | $2,624,828 | $122,458 | $212,406 | $185,257 | 19 | $185,257 | $104,141 | $144,589 |
| 2021 | $2,714,776 | $249,458 | $185,309 | $144,600 | 16 | $144,600 | $216,651 | $155,606 |
| 2020 | $2,650,627 | $70,398 | $215,489 | $171,600 | 16 | — | $35,695 | $143,491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harvest Time Foundation reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for Bible camp operations, missionary work, and general organizational operations.
Among its grantees, Crossroads Rescue Mission describes its mission as Christian ministry to people with drug and alcohol addictions. Out of the Ashes Inc describes its mission as breaking the chains of addiction and homelessness one person at a time. Vision Street Ministries Inc says it provides services intended to have ministry impact for families, churches, and organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $218,163. Grants ranged from $600 to $180,963, with a median grant of $1,800.
The largest grant was $180,963 to Harvesttime Bible Camp for general operations. Other notable grants included $12,000 to the Marshall Family Irrevocable Trust to support a missionary family, $4,800 to Now Ministries for missionary ministry, and $4,200 to International Partnership Ministries Inc for organizational operations. Vision Street Ministries Inc received $2,400; Crossroads Rescue Mission and Out of the Ashes Inc each received $600.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Mims as chairperson and Jackson Mims as vice-chairperson. Pat Nichols is secretary and treasurer. Board members listed are Steve Hyde, Teresa McFarland, Barry Shearer, Stephen Brackeen, Tad Marshall, and Parker Mims.
Harvest Time Foundation is led by David Mims, Chairperson since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Mims
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Shearer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Nichols
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Brackeen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hyde
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa McFarland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackson Mims
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Parker Mims
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tad Marshall
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charlie Marshall (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Darryl Mims (2020–2021) — Board Chairperson
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Harvest Time Foundation
How much does Harvest Time Foundation give each year?
Harvest Time Foundation gave $218K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 16 grants.
What is Harvest Time Foundation's typical grant size?
Harvest Time Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $14,544, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harvest Time Foundation that year got $62K on average.
Where does Harvest Time Foundation give grants?
Harvest Time Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shelby, NC (4 grants).
Does Harvest Time Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Harvest Time Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Ministry of Missionaries" (4 grants).
Who are Harvest Time Foundation's largest grantees?
Harvest Time Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harvesttime Bible Camp ($180,963), Marshall Family Irrevocable Trust ($12,000) and Now Ministries ($4,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harvest Time Foundation?
Harvest Time Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $146K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harvest Time Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Bible camp operations, missionary work, and general organizational operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harvest Time Foundation?
The filing says applications should be submitted by mail to the foundation board and include the reason for the request, organizational information, and a statement of faith. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harvest Time Foundation's EIN?
Harvest Time Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1700689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Harvest Time Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harvest-time-foundation-morg_e4682c72890d49e7907b64367001bd5e
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