The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc
The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Annapolis, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $20K.
The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc gave $105K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,000
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,500
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,592,317
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asbury United Methodist Church ($20K). Together the top 6 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 135% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $119K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asbury United Methodist Church Arnold, MD | Summer Enrichment Program, Summer Tutoring and Mentoring | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Church Annapolis, MD | Summer Enrichment Program, Summer Tutoring and Mentoring | $20,000 |
| First Christian Community Church Annapolis, MD | Summer Enrichment Program, Summer Tutoring and Mentoring | $20,000 |
| Franklin United Methodist Church Churchton, MD | Summer Enrichment Program, Summer Tutoring and Mentoring | $20,000 |
| Mt Olive Ame Church Annapolis, MD | Summer Enrichment Program, Summer Tutoring and Mentoring | $20,000 |
| Angela Belt Summer Enrichment Program Annapolis, MD | Summer Enrichment Program, Summer Tutoring and Mentoring | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,592,317 | $29,043 | $132,716 | $105,000 | 6 | $105,000 | $20,153 | $85,570 |
| 2023 | $1,745,990 | $103,281 | $140,583 | $119,300 | 9 | $119,300 | $81,998 | $81,181 |
| 2022 | $1,783,292 | $89,276 | $139,648 | $117,500 | 7 | $117,500 | $67,128 | $87,734 |
| 2021 | $1,833,714 | $220,292 | $67,379 | $44,590 | 3 | $44,590 | $197,853 | $101,279 |
| 2020 | $1,801,261 | $96,841 | $30,085 | $13,100 | 4 | — | $80,144 | $89,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc is led by Rudolph Ross, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rudolph Ross
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annetta Spruill
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clair Morris
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald C. Roane MD
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myrtle Link
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wallace Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Washington
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monique Langston
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Y. Boyd DDS
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Fountain
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ed Lee Johnson (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: H. Leon Merritt (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc
How much does The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc give each year?
The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc gave $105K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $119K across 9 grants.
What is The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc give grants?
The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (4 grants).
Does The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Summer Enrichment Program, Summer Tutoring and Mentoring" (6 grants).
Who are The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Asbury United Methodist Church ($20,000), First Baptist Church ($20,000) and First Christian Community Church ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc?
The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc's EIN?
The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2327138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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