Mary W Harriman Foundation
The Mary W Harriman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 122 grants totaling $1,776,500 to organizations including cultural institutions, environmental organizations, and educational and community organizations.
Mary W Harriman Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary W Harriman Foundation gave $1.8M across 122 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,776,500
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 122
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,561
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $29,373,773
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (21 of 122, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% 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 Mary W Harriman Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Etta Reyes as the contact and requests a typed organizational history and details of the grant purposes. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Etta Reyes
Mailing address: 140 Broadway 6Th Floor, New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 493-5585
Email: etta.reyes.nonemployee@bbh.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary W Harriman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys' Club of New York ($95K). Together the top 10 received $630K.
Grant Size Distribution
606 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 568 grants of 606 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 56% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Massachusetts (11%), Idaho (7%), Vermont (4%), and New Hampshire (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 122 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mary W Harriman Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 122 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.4M (2020) to $2.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 122 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Club of New York New York, NY | General Support | $95,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | General Support | $95,000 |
| Palisades Interstate Park Commission Bear Mountain, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| Center for Discovery Inc Harris, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| Northern Stage Company White River, VT | General Support | $60,000 |
| Good Samaritan Fdn for Better Health Suffern, NY | General Support | $55,000 |
| Bates College Lewiston, ME | General Support | $50,000 |
| New York City Ballet Inc New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York City New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Storm King Art Center Mountainville, NY | General Support | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,373,773 | $2,966,485 | $2,135,836 | $1,776,500 | 122 | $1,868,432 | $2,646,933 | $2,008,642 |
| 2023 | $28,543,124 | $1,452,764 | $2,640,716 | $2,148,500 | 129 | $2,252,502 | $1,171,986 | $1,892,014 |
| 2022 | $29,731,076 | $1,022,025 | $1,960,817 | $1,574,500 | 121 | $1,675,017 | $742,725 | $1,969,502 |
| 2021 | $30,690,445 | $2,706,683 | $1,937,988 | $1,491,500 | 118 | $1,588,980 | $2,371,175 | $2,181,176 |
| 2020 | $29,923,186 | $2,616,487 | $1,753,031 | $1,377,000 | 116 | — | $2,356,357 | $1,837,772 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary W Harriman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Scenic Hudson says it was founded to stop a power plant from defacing Storm King Mountain; Storm King Art Center says it presents and conserves modern and contemporary art in a landscape setting; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art says it connects people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas through works of art.
Other 2024 grantees include Northern Stage Company, which describes its work as presenting professional theater and providing community outreach, education, and opportunities for young artists; and Friends of Harriman State Park, which says it works to enhance and preserve the park’s natural and cultural resources and visitor experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 122 grants totaling $1,776,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $95,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $95,000 each to Boys’ Club of New York and Scenic Hudson, $70,000 to Palisades Interstate Park Commission, and $60,000 each to Center for Discovery and Northern Stage Company. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David H. Mortimer as president; Kathleen L. Ames, James B. Ames, and Marjorie Northrop Friedman as vice presidents; Anna T. Korniczky as treasurer; and Barbara O’Connell as secretary.
Mary W Harriman Foundation is led by David H. Mortimer, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David H. Mortimer
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara O'Connell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $19K (2024)
Anna T. Korniczky
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James B. Ames
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen L. Ames
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Northrop Friedman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $19K, to Barbara O'Connell (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Mary W Harriman Foundation
How much does Mary W Harriman Foundation give each year?
Mary W Harriman Foundation gave $1.8M across 122 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 129 grants.
What is Mary W Harriman Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary W Harriman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,561, across 122 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary W Harriman Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Mary W Harriman Foundation give grants?
Mary W Harriman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (11%) and Idaho (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (37 grants), Boston, MA (6 grants), Hailey, ID (5 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Mary W Harriman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Mary W Harriman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (116 of 122) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary W Harriman Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary W Harriman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys' Club of New York ($95,000), Scenic Hudson Inc ($95,000) and Palisades Interstate Park Commission ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mary W Harriman Foundation?
Mary W Harriman Foundation reported $29.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Mary W Harriman Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary W Harriman Foundation?
The filing names Etta Reyes as the contact and requests a typed organizational history and details of the grant purposes. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary W Harriman Foundation's EIN?
Mary W Harriman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7356000. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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