The Hugh and Michelle Harvey Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2009 and based in Denver, Colorado. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees, functioning as a grantmaking entity that distributes funds to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.2M
-7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
-8.0% YoY
Grant Count
45
+18.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$74K
-22.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general operating support and scholarships. Key funding areas include:
- Education — with particular emphasis on scholarships and educational institutions
- Science and STEM Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation made 94 grants in 2024, with total giving of $3,334,724. In 2023, the foundation made 29 grants totaling approximately $3,640,348.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, New York, and Idaho, with a strong emphasis on Colorado-based nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $27,244,021
- Total Revenues: $1,171,700
- Total Expenses: $3,438,613
- Investment Income and Dividends: $726,308
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $29,510,933
- Total Revenues: $3,016,924
- Total Expenses: $3,764,725
- Investment Income and Dividends: $704,623
The foundation's revenue declined significantly in 2024, with total grants and contributions dropping from $2,190,000 in 2023 to $0 in 2024, while investment income remained relatively stable.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,244,021 | $29,510,933 | $30,258,734 |
| Revenue | $1,171,700 | $3,016,924 | $22,141,130 |
| Expenses | $3,438,613 | $3,764,725 | $3,500,423 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,371,194 | $3,672,978 | $3,469,422 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,107,476 | $745,819 | $310,129 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,378,235 | $1,383,966 | $506,879 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lauren Harvey serves as Chief Program Officer of the foundation, based in Denver, Colorado. She holds a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from Colorado College (2008-2013) and brings experience in nonprofit management, event planning, and development.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE HARVEY | BOARD CHAIR | 4 | — |
| HUGH HARVEY | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| JEFF HARVEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN HARVEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Harvey family has demonstrated sustained commitment to education, particularly through support of Colorado School of Mines. The foundation doubled its support for the prestigious Harvey Scholars Program at the institution, reflecting an ongoing partnership focused on developing future leaders in engineering and related fields.
Harvey Scholars - Colorado School of MinesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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