The Harper Family Foundation
The Harper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fairport, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $6,098 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in New York and several other states.
The Harper Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harper Family Foundation gave $6K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $406.533), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,098
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $407
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $118,294
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (52% 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 Harper Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 160 Wilkinson Road, Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 729-3049
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harper Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was George Eastman House ($650). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to Georgia, 9% each to North Carolina, Virginia, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Harper Family Foundation gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $21K (2019). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Eastman House Rochester, NY | Unrestricted, General Donation | $650 |
| Stop Soldier Suicide Durham, NC | Unrestricted, General Donation | $532 |
| Perinton Ambulance Fairport, NY | Unrestricted, General Donation | $530 |
| American Diabetes Association Arlington, VA | Unrestricted, General Donation | $526 |
| Live Like Lou Oxford, OH | Unrestricted, General Donation | $520 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Unrestricted, General Donation | $520 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted, General Donation | $518 |
| Pluta Cancer Foundation Rochester, NY | Unrestricted, General Donation | $500 |
| Begin Again Horse Rescue Honeoye, NY | Unrestricted, General Donation | $500 |
| Camp Good Days and Special Times Mendon, NY | Unrestricted, General Donation | $500 |
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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 | $118,294 | $4,926 | $6,145 | $6,098 | 15 | $6,099 | $1,715 | $6,304 |
| 2024 | $118,956 | $16,995 | $8,836 | $6,309 | 14 | $6,309 | $14,468 | $5,827 |
| 2023 | $110,423 | $3,648 | $6,397 | $4,405 | 10 | $4,405 | $1,656 | $5,071 |
| 2022 | $93,172 | $1,988 | $7,385 | $5,644 | 13 | $5,644 | $325 | $4,922 |
| 2021 | $98,569 | $4,170 | $6,531 | $5,600 | 3 | $5,600 | $3,239 | $5,502 |
| 2020 | $100,930 | $105,725 | $5,000 | $4,500 | 1 | — | $750 | $1,538 |
| 2019 | $205 | $20,800 | $20,734 | $20,734 | 1 | — | — | $4 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 included organizations working in areas such as suicide prevention, diabetes, housing, childhood cancer, animal welfare, services for people and families affected by cancer and sickle cell anemia, support for crime and abuse victims, and history, art, and nature. These are descriptions of the supported organizations’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $6,098. Grants ranged from $50 to $650, with a median grant of $500. The listed grants were described as unrestricted, general donations.
Notable 2025 grants included $650 to George Eastman House; $532 to Stop Soldier Suicide; $530 to Perinton Ambulance; $526 to the American Diabetes Association; $520 each to Habitat for Humanity and Live Like Lou; $518 to Cure Childhood Cancer; and $500 each to Pluta Cancer Foundation, Begin Again Horse Rescue, and Camp Good Days and Special Times. Other listed grants included $269 to Safe Horizon and $234 to Genesee Country Museum.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of their work. Stop Soldier Suicide says its mission is to reduce service member and veteran suicide through data insights, client acquisition, and suicide-specific interventions. The American Diabetes Association describes its mission as preventing and curing diabetes and improving the lives of people affected by it. Habitat for Humanity–North Central Georgia describes its work as partnering with sponsors and volunteers to build homes with low-income families. Cure Childhood Cancer describes work to advance treatments and find cures for childhood cancers. Begin Again Horse Rescue says it provides a safe environment for at-risk horses, while Camp Good Days and Special Times describes its work as enriching the lives of people and families touched by cancer and sickle cell anemia. Safe Horizon describes its mission as supporting victims of crime and abuse, and Genesee Country Museum says it connects people with history, art, and nature.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joel Harper and Julie Harper as trustees.
The Harper Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joel Harper
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Harper
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Harper Family Foundation
How much does The Harper Family Foundation give each year?
The Harper Family Foundation gave $6K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 14 grants.
What is The Harper Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harper Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $407, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harper Family Foundation give grants?
The Harper Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (17%) and North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (2 grants).
Does The Harper Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Harper Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Harper Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Harper Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include George Eastman House ($650), Stop Soldier Suicide ($532) and Perinton Ambulance ($530), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Harper Family Foundation?
The Harper Family Foundation reported $118K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (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 Harper Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harper Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harper Family Foundation's EIN?
The Harper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1506353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Harper Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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