The HRLD Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Columbia, MD EIN: 31-1531885

The HRLD Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Columbia, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $205K.

Key facts about The HRLD Foundation Inc

EIN: 31-1531885
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $145,300
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $36,325
Median grant: $41,400
Total assets: $3,219,033
Primary geography: Maryland (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The HRLD Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The HRLD Foundation Inc's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (71%) and Florida (28%). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The HRLD Foundation Inc gives

Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.2M

+7.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$145K

-40.9% YoY

Grant Count

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$36K

-70.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The HRLD Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The HRLD Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Science & Technology

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $103K (71%)

Florida $40K (28%)

All other $3K (2%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Maryland Virginia

Cities

Ellicott CityNaplesBaltimoreBuena Vista City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,219,033	$2,982,019	$2,744,172
Revenue	$239,517	$101,180	$182,979
Expenses	$178,028	$274,101	$222,441
Qualifying Distributions	$145,300	$246,000	$187,750
Net Investment Income	$205,387	$72,678	$152,160
Distributable Amount	$152,224	$142,374	$162,299

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Johns Hopkins University ($60,000), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Columbia ($42,800), Seacrest Country Day School ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Baltimore, MD	EDUCATION	$60,000
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS - COLUMBIA Ellicott City, MD	PROMOTION OF RELIGIOUS MISSION	$42,800
SEACREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Naples, FL	EDUCATION	$40,000
SALEM UNION BAPTIST CHURCH	OUTREACH - FEED POOR AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The HRLD Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

David Huber

Director

On filings since 2020

1 hr/week

No compensation reported
Debra Huber

Director

On filings since 2020

8 hrs/week

No compensation reported

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.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Science & Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The HRLD Foundation Inc?

The HRLD Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Columbia, MD. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The HRLD Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, The HRLD Foundation Inc holds $3.2M in total assets with $240K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $145K in 2024.

Where does The HRLD Foundation Inc operate?

The HRLD Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Maryland, Virginia.

What size grants does The HRLD Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The HRLD Foundation Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The HRLD Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The HRLD Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $152K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.