The Harpswell Foundation
The Harpswell Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Sharon, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2024, it made $725K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $595K.
The Harpswell Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,020,300
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,148,398
- +40.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $725,228
- +92.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,025,660
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Harpswell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Washington DC, DC | Funding for Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund New York, NY | Funding for Educational Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,020,300 | $1,148,398 | $1,025,660 | — | — | $725,228 | $594,744 |
| 2023 | $9,126,366 | $817,179 | $982,043 | — | — | $376,022 | $283,506 |
| 2022 | $8,400,486 | $991,957 | $943,846 | — | — | $365,293 | $353,601 |
| 2021 | $9,704,680 | $1,497,581 | $639,024 | — | — | $281,161 | $887,755 |
| 2020 | $8,260,220 | $610,094 | $604,006 | $10,000 | 2 | — | $123,644 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harpswell Foundation is led by Jacyl Shaw, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacyl Shaw
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$161K (2024)
Shelly Kessler
Chair
Trustee → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Lightman
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jojo Lam
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Saunders
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Eckstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Navin Moul
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Pavia
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penny Burtt
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anastasia Vrachnos
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chandy Eng
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sopheap Ros
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Roe
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renay Loper
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Clara Peron (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ros Sopheap (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Elyse Lightman Samuel (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kara Lightman (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Yim Kalyan (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $161K, to Jacyl Shaw (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Harpswell Foundation
How large is The Harpswell Foundation?
The Harpswell Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Harpswell Foundation?
The Harpswell Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Sharon, CT. It holds $10.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Harpswell Foundation operate?
The Harpswell Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is The Harpswell Foundation's EIN?
The Harpswell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3474498. 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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