The Harry a Fields Foundation
The Harry a Fields Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wallingford, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Harry a Fields Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harry a Fields Foundation gave $5K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $764.286), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,350
- +132.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $764
- +32.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $81,888
- -17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Harry a Fields Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aurora Theatre Inc ($1K). Together the top 7 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Harry a Fields Foundation gives
- Giving grew 5250% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 508% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2022) to $9K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Theatre Inc Lawrenceville, GA | Support for General Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| Cambridge in America New York, NY | Support for General Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| Hawken School Gate Mills, OH | Support for General Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| Horizon Theatre Company Inc Atlanta, GA | Support for General Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| Free Columbia Hillsdale, NY | Support for General Educational Purposes | $500 |
| Lakota Friends Circle Oglala, SD | Support for General Educational Purposes | $500 |
| Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation Longmont, CO | Support for General Educational Purposes | $350 |
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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 | $81,888 | $7,741 | $26,730 | $5,350 | 7 | $21,158 | $6,391 | $4,163 |
| 2024 | $98,620 | $5,438 | $23,261 | $2,300 | 4 | $18,088 | $4,088 | $4,813 |
| 2023 | $105,283 | $1,333 | $23,839 | $1,500 | 6 | $19,188 | $1,624 | $5,435 |
| 2022 | $119,473 | $3,177 | $16,052 | $100 | 1 | $10,088 | $677 | $6,787 |
| 2021 | $157,092 | $21,796 | $25,342 | $8,000 | 3 | — | $18,379 | $7,353 |
| 2020 | $156,806 | $14,803 | $50,799 | $9,100 | 7 | — | $10,389 | $7,588 |
| 2019 | $182,976 | $23,987 | $47,340 | $5,500 | 3 | — | $19,088 | $9,244 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harry a Fields Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harry a Fields Foundation is led by Richard Fields, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Fields
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Terry Crain
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $7K (2025)
Rachel Fields
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Crain (2019–2021) — Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Terry Crain (Secretary Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Harry a Fields Foundation
How much does The Harry a Fields Foundation give each year?
The Harry a Fields Foundation gave $5K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is The Harry a Fields Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harry a Fields Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $764, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harry a Fields Foundation give grants?
The Harry a Fields Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Ohio (19%).
Does The Harry a Fields Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Harry a Fields Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Harry a Fields Foundation's largest grantees?
The Harry a Fields Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aurora Theatre Inc ($1,000), Cambridge in America ($1,000) and Hawken School ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Harry a Fields Foundation?
The Harry a Fields Foundation reported $82K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Harry a Fields Foundation's EIN?
The Harry a Fields Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0892632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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