The Harshaw Family Foundation
The Harshaw Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. In filing year 2025, it reported giving $845,000 in 10 grants, all to organizations in Kentucky.
The Harshaw Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harshaw Family Foundation gave $845K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $85K), mostly in Kentucky. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $845,000
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $84,500
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $15,158,325
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Harshaw Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6104 Regal Springs Dr, Louisville, KY 40205
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Harshaw Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of Louisville ($200K). Together the top 10 received $845K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 57 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Harshaw Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $70K; repeat grants $91K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $570K (2020) to $845K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $845K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Louisville Louisville, KY | Donation | $200,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of KY Louisville, KY | Donation | $200,000 |
| Gilda's Club Kentuckiana Louisville, KY | Donation | $100,000 |
| Jefferson Foundation Louisville, KY | Donation | $100,000 |
| Kentucky Youth Advocates Louisville, KY | Donation | $100,000 |
| Family Scholar House Louisville, KY | Donation | $50,000 |
| New Directions Housing Corporation Louisville, KY | Donation | $50,000 |
| Louisville Public Media Louisville, KY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Friends of Metro Animal Services Louisville, KY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Leadership Louisville Center Louisville, KY | Donation | $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 | $15,158,325 | $1,260,074 | $988,514 | $845,000 | 10 | $900,000 | $671,543 | $733,134 |
| 2024 | $14,468,619 | $1,071,601 | $847,956 | $760,500 | 14 | $765,583 | $638,848 | $688,913 |
| 2023 | $13,243,976 | $938,194 | $744,484 | $668,000 | 12 | $674,049 | $867,759 | $651,552 |
| 2022 | $13,573,821 | $699,993 | $786,989 | $699,500 | 12 | $705,252 | $618,256 | $732,537 |
| 2021 | $16,822,835 | $2,238,447 | $696,196 | $623,466 | 9 | — | $672,090 | $750,841 |
| 2020 | $12,008,180 | $2,013,897 | $629,156 | $570,000 | 6 | — | $72,203 | $569,176 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harshaw Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $733K 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 went to organizations working in areas including child well-being, cancer support, housing, education, community services, animal services, and media. For example, Kentucky Youth Advocates describes its work as improving child well-being, public policies, and systems affecting children and families. Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana says it supports people impacted by cancer through knowledge, action, and community. New Directions Housing Corporation describes its work as creating and preserving homes and supporting families’ economic success. Family Scholar House says it helps single parents and young adults formerly in foster care pursue post-secondary education and self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $845,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $75,000. The largest grants were $200,000 each to Community Foundation of Louisville and Goodwill Industries of KY; $100,000 each to Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana, Jefferson Foundation, and Kentucky Youth Advocates; and $50,000 each to Family Scholar House and New Directions Housing Corporation. Other grants were $25,000 to Louisville Public Media and $10,000 each to Friends of Metro Animal Services and Leadership Louisville Center. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “donation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists W Frank Harshaw as president, Virginia K Harshaw as secretary/treasurer, and Thomas J Beck as director.
The Harshaw Family Foundation is led by W. Frank Harshaw, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
W. Frank Harshaw
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Beck
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Virginia K. Harshaw
Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Harshaw Family Foundation
How much does The Harshaw Family Foundation give each year?
The Harshaw Family Foundation gave $845K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $761K across 14 grants.
What is The Harshaw Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harshaw Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $84,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harshaw Family Foundation that year got $70K on average.
Where does The Harshaw Family Foundation give grants?
The Harshaw Family Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (10 grants).
Does The Harshaw Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Harshaw Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are The Harshaw Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Harshaw Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of Louisville ($200,000), Goodwill Industries of KY ($200,000) and Gilda's Club Kentuckiana ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Harshaw Family Foundation?
The Harshaw Family Foundation reported $15.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $900K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $733K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Harshaw Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including child well-being, cancer support, housing, education, community services, animal services, and media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harshaw Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Harshaw Family Foundation's EIN?
The Harshaw Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4251521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Harshaw 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Harshaw Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Harshaw Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-harshaw-family-foundation-morg_35e667ba94f646bb855d76503fb393a9
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