Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund
The Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund is a public charity based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Formed in 1982, it provides support to churches, educational institutions, and other charitable programs that assist people—especially young people—to make a difference to society.
Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund at a glance
In short: Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund gave $2.5M across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $92K), mostly in Utah. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,480,000
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $91,852
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $58,209,826
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Utah (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Deseret Trust Co PO Box 11558, Salt Lake City, UT 84147-0558
Phone: (801) 433-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was LDS Philanthropies ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 139 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust Fund is based in Utah. In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 24% to recipients in California. Smaller shares went to Kentucky (3%), Illinois (2%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $231K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $33K first-time, $40K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $2.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LDS Philanthropies Provo, UT | Support Charity | $1,190,000 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation (DBA Primary Children's Hospital Founda Salt Lake City, UT | Support Charity | $125,000 |
| Center for Student Access & Resources Salt Lake City, UT | Support Charity | $100,000 |
| Kqed San Francisco, CA | Support Charity | $100,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Pasadena, CA | Support Charity | $100,000 |
| Lucille Packard Children's Hospital Palo Alto, CA | Support Charity | $100,000 |
| Berea College Berea, KY | Support Universities | $60,000 |
| West Valley City West Valley City, UT | Support For Sr. Citizens | $60,000 |
| American National Red Cross San Jose, CA | Support Charity | $50,000 |
| Mali Rising Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Support Charity | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,209,826 | $2,515,453 | $2,564,362 | $2,480,000 | 27 | $2,515,453 |
| 2024 | $58,258,735 | $1,734,577 | $2,432,427 | $2,348,500 | 28 | $1,734,577 |
| 2023 | $58,956,585 | $1,932,409 | $2,053,794 | $1,973,500 | 32 | $1,932,409 |
| 2022 | $59,077,970 | $2,949,653 | $1,982,022 | $1,903,500 | 32 | $2,949,653 |
| 2021 | $58,110,339 | $4,211,444 | $1,252,803 | $1,063,738 | 20 | $4,211,444 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust Fund’s stated mission is to support churches, educational institutions, and other charitable programs that assist people, especially young people, to make a difference to society.
Its 2025 grants included support for universities, children’s healthcare, community organizations, and other charities. Grantee missions illustrate this range: Mali Rising Foundation says it works to expand and improve educational opportunities for children in Mali, while Berea College says it transforms the lives of students and families by admitting students of high promise and low means. Food Bank of the Rockies describes its mission as nourishing people facing food insecurity, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland says it provides programs and services tailored to the needs of today’s youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust Fund reported 27 grants totaling $2,480,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,190,000, with a median grant of $40,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,190,000 to LDS Philanthropies, $125,000 to Intermountain Healthcare Foundation (DBA Primary Children’s Hospital Foundation), and $100,000 each to the Center for Student Access & Resources, KQED, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital. Other grants included $60,000 to Berea College and $50,000 each to the American National Red Cross and Mali Rising Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund's only listed officer is Deseret Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deseret Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund
How much does Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund give each year?
Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund gave $2.5M across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 28 grants.
What is Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund's typical grant size?
Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $91,852, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund that year got $231K on average.
Where does Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund give grants?
Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund gives mostly in Utah: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants), San Jose, CA (3 grants) and Provo, UT (2 grants).
Does Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charity" (24 grants).
Who are Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund's largest grantees?
Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund's largest 2025 grantees include LDS Philanthropies ($1,190,000), Intermountain Healthcare Foundation (DBA Primary Children's Hospital Founda ($125,000) and Center for Student Access & Resources ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund?
Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund reported $58.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund fund?
The Trust Fund’s stated mission is to support churches, educational institutions, and other charitable programs that assist people, especially young people, to make a difference to society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund?
Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund's EIN?
Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2863346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Utah
Onerefugee
Salt Lake City, UT
ONEREFUGEE primarily supports people with refugee or immigrant backgrounds pursuing higher education and careers, including scholarships, academic and career support, and citizenship-related assistance. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8 to $75,000, with a median of $1,623, and focused mainly on recipients in Utah, Idaho, and Arizona. It accepts online applications for its program; the website says applications are currently closed and scheduled to reopen January 1 for the 2027–2028 academic year.
Assets
$36K
Grants
495
Total Given
$1.3M
Best Friends Animal Society
Kanab, UT
Best Friends Animal Society funds U.S. animal welfare organizations working to save dogs and cats through adoption, spay/neuter, return-to-home, medical care, intake prevention, and shelter improvements. Its 2025 grants had a median of $12,500, though amounts ranged widely; some programs offer up to $50,000 or $60,000. Unsolicited requests are not addressed generally; the listed Rachael Ray grant programs require a letter of interest and Best Friends Network partner status.
Assets
$194.7M
Grants
418
Total Given
$14.3M
George S and Dolores Dore
Salt Lake City, UT
The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation funds arts and culture, community, education, health and wellness, and preservation and conservation, primarily for organizations serving Utah. Its 2024 grants had a median of $17,750, though awards ranged from $500 to $5.575 million. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online Letter of Inquiry.
Assets
$966.8M
Grants
400
Total Given
$27.0M
Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation
Sandy, UT
The foundation supports shelter and food security, jobs and economic self-reliance, and healthcare, with most of its giving focused on Utah. In 2024, it made 324 grants totaling $33.2 million; the median grant was $25,000, though awards ranged from $1,000 to over $10 million. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$773.9M
Grants
324
Total Given
$33.2M
University Impact
Provo, UT
University Impact supports charitable projects addressing social and environmental problems, including emerging projects without federal tax-exempt status; its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $15.4 million, with a median of $20,000. Funding is concentrated in Utah, with grants also going to organizations elsewhere in the U.S. and beyond. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$384.7M
Grants
317
Total Given
$42.3M
The Community Foundation of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
The Community Foundation of Utah supports nonprofit organizations addressing community needs, with work spanning areas such as homelessness, healthcare access, refugee support, and nonprofit capacity. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of $20,000, and it supports organizations serving Utah and the broader United States.
Assets
$190.4M
Grants
299
Total Given
$60.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Utah
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pete-and-arline-harman-trust-fund-morg_9a5412230b3b4e80afae793da358c7e9
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_942863346_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Pete \& Arline Harman Trust Fund funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/pete-and-arline-harman-trust-fund-morg_9a5412230b3b4e80afae793da358c7e9},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Pete & Arline Harman Trust Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?