The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen
The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $333K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen at a glance
In short: The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen gave $16K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,500
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,100
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $333,483
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Huntsman Mental Health Inst ($6K). Together the top 5 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $19K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Mental Health Inst Salt Lake City, UT | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| YWCA USA Washington, DC | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Maggies Place Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| The Refugee Education Initiative Salt Lake City, UT | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| United African Women of Hope Sandy, UT | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $333,483 | $57,358 | $26,061 | $15,500 | 5 | $16,340 | $15,766 | $21,827 |
| 2023 | $302,196 | $46,554 | $27,941 | $19,000 | 6 | $20,325 | $13,047 | $17,567 |
| 2022 | $283,588 | $36,564 | $22,396 | $15,550 | 6 | $15,566 | $17 | $16,768 |
| 2021 | $259,394 | $57,170 | $20,112 | $18,250 | 7 | $18,700 | $31,465 | $17,508 |
| 2020 | $222,336 | $30,456 | $13,130 | $12,000 | 9 | — | $6,013 | $14,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randall H. Harmsen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon E. Harmsen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen
How much does The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen give each year?
The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen gave $16K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 6 grants.
What is The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen's typical grant size?
The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,100, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen give grants?
The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen gives mostly in Utah: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Arizona (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Does The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen's largest grantees?
The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen's largest 2024 grantees include Huntsman Mental Health Inst ($6,000), YWCA USA ($4,000) and Maggies Place Food Bank ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen?
The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen reported $333K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (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 is The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen's EIN?
The Randall G and Sharon E Harmsen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1707260. 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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