John D Hartness Charitable
John D Hartness Charitable is a private foundation, based in Greensboro, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
John D Hartness Charitable at a glance
In short: John D Hartness Charitable gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,839
- -65.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% 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 John D Hartness Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Triple Tree Aerodrome ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John D Hartness Charitable gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Tree Aerodrome Woodruff, SC | Enhance Aviation | $25,000 |
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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 | $3,839 | $18,558 | $25,750 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | — | $785 |
| 2024 | $11,031 | $500 | $659 | — | — | — | — | $1,187 |
| 2023 | $11,190 | $10,775 | $10,895 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $1,224 |
| 2022 | $11,310 | $9,086 | $11,015 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $1,718 |
| 2021 | $13,239 | $11,468 | $11,086 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $2,119 |
| 2020 | $12,857 | $8,075 | $11,024 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $78 | $2,265 |
| 2019 | $15,806 | $3,322 | $6,019 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $186 | $2,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John D Hartness Charitable reported a distributable amount of $785 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John D Hartness Charitable is led by Richard V. Hartness, President & Director on filings since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard V. Hartness
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John D. Hartness Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patsy H. Newton
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas S. Hartness
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard V. (2020–2022) — President & 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.
Frequently asked questions about John D Hartness Charitable
How much does John D Hartness Charitable give each year?
John D Hartness Charitable gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John D Hartness Charitable?
John D Hartness Charitable reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $785 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John D Hartness Charitable operate?
John D Hartness Charitable has awarded grants in North Carolina, South Carolina.
What is John D Hartness Charitable's EIN?
John D Hartness Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2585362. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work John D Hartness Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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