The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation
The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation is a private foundation, based in Augusta, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $56K.
The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation at a glance
In short: The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation gave $37K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), top state Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $37,000
- -31.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- -65.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,286
- +95.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Michigan (46% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Red Cross ($15K). Together the top 7 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 137% of 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $61K (2020). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Human Services | $15,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | Human Services | $10,000 |
| South Michigan Food Bank Battle Creek, MI | Human Services | $5,000 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Aspen, CO | Performing Arts | $2,000 |
| Lending Hands of Michigan Portage, MI | Human Services | $2,000 |
| Mass Audobon Society Lincoln, MA | Environmental | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club Richmond, VA | Environmental | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $65,993 | $46,836 | $37,000 | 7 | $37,000 | $56,157 | — |
| 2021 | $814,836 | $63,745 | $63,544 | $54,000 | 20 | $54,000 | $54,201 | $39,373 |
| 2020 | $678,502 | $53,580 | $70,146 | $61,000 | 20 | — | $44,434 | $33,945 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation is led by John Thornton, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John Thornton
President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Thornton Bowling
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Pallo
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Thornton
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation
How much does The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation give each year?
The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation gave $37K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $54K across 20 grants.
What is The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation's typical grant size?
The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,286, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation give grants?
The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (41%) and Colorado (5%).
Does The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (4 grants).
Who are The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation's largest grantees?
The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include American Red Cross ($15,000), Bronson Health Foundation ($10,000) and South Michigan Food Bank ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation's EIN?
The Grace and John T Harrington Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0344312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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