The Harmon Foundation
The Harmon Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it reported 24 grants totaling $365,500 to charitable organizations.
The Harmon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harmon Foundation gave $366K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $365,500
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,229
- +39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,346,100
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Harmon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 360 Madison Ave 7Th Fl, New York, NY 10017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harmon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New York Stage & Film ($150K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 60 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to the District of Columbia, 8% each to Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and 3% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Harmon Foundation gives
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2020) to $366K (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $366K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Stage & Film New York, NY | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | General Purpose | $27,500 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity New York, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Women for Women Initiative Central Islip, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Urban Alliance Foundation Washington, DC | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Norwalk, CT | General | $10,000 |
| World Resources Institute Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Higher Achievement Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| See Forever Foundation & Maya Angelou Schools Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| American Academy of Arts & Sciences Cambridge, MA | Genneral Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,346,100 | $371,222 | $539,161 | $365,500 | 24 | $490,955 | $336,516 | $585,483 |
| 2024 | $7,529,796 | $643,513 | $507,331 | $359,600 | 33 | $483,653 | $619,835 | $519,335 |
| 2023 | $7,393,614 | $-76,835 | $567,860 | $366,300 | 1 | $503,246 | $231,859 | $509,623 |
| 2022 | $8,037,135 | $579,269 | $520,128 | $339,546 | 1 | $440,485 | $503,418 | $537,834 |
| 2021 | $7,977,992 | $478,189 | $453,783 | $300,204 | 1 | — | $453,293 | $498,030 |
| 2020 | $7,953,588 | $1,566,196 | $426,135 | $269,750 | 1 | — | $1,336,645 | $397,872 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harmon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $585K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, health care, mental health, arts and culture, and environmental research.
Grantee missions illustrate this range. Sponsors for Educational Opportunity describes its work as addressing educational and career opportunity gaps. Norwalk Hospital Foundation says it raises and distributes funds to Norwalk Hospital and affiliated nonprofits. Fountain House describes its mission as supporting people most impacted by serious mental illness to lead connected and healthy lives. World Resources Institute says it works to improve people’s lives while ensuring the natural world can thrive.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $365,500 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $150,000 to New York Stage & Film for general purposes. Other notable grants included $27,500 to Brown University; $20,000 to Sponsors for Educational Opportunity; and $15,000 each to Women for Women Initiative and Urban Alliance Foundation.
Other 2025 grants included $10,000 to Norwalk Hospital Foundation, World Resources Institute, Higher Achievement, See Forever Foundation & Maya Angelou Schools, American Academy of Arts & Sciences, David Lynch Foundation, and Fountain House. Osamequin Farm also received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Harmon as president and Jane Harmon as treasurer. Directors listed are Douglas Harmon, Deborah Harmon, Jennifer Harmon, and Margaret Engelhardt.
The Harmon Foundation is led by James Harmon, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Harmon
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jennifer Harmon
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $110K (2025)
Margaret Engelhardt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Deborah Harmon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas Harmon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Harmon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $110K, to Jennifer Harmon (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Harmon Foundation
How much does The Harmon Foundation give each year?
The Harmon Foundation gave $366K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $360K across 33 grants.
What is The Harmon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harmon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,229, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harmon Foundation give grants?
The Harmon Foundation gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (14%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Harmon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Harmon Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Harmon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Harmon Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New York Stage & Film ($150,000), Brown University ($27,500) and Sponsors for Educational Opportunity ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Harmon Foundation?
The Harmon Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $491K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $585K (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 The Harmon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, health care, mental health, arts and culture, and environmental research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harmon Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harmon Foundation's EIN?
The Harmon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1180560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Harmon Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Harmon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-harmon-foundation-morg_56f56727a24b44a9bf7e44239290ad5e
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