The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family
The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family is a private foundation based in Hudson, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $1,255,184, including substantial support for two Ohio schools.
The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family at a glance
In short: The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family gave $1.3M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $84K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,255,184
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +275.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $83,679
- -70.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $82,027
- -91.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 College Street, Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: (330) 289-0891
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Western Reserve Academy ($830K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 19 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Hudson, Ohio. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; reported shares also included 1% each for Wyoming, New Hampshire, and Virginia. The listed 2024 recipients include organizations in Ohio, Wyoming, New Hampshire, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2023) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve Academy Hudson, OH | General Support | $830,000 |
| Old Trail School Bath, OH | General Support | $358,334 |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hudson, OH | General Support | $11,250 |
| Kenyon College Gambier, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| University Hospitals Center for Orthopedics Cleveland, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Holderness School Plymouth, NH | General Support | $7,500 |
| Trout Unlimited Arlington, VA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation Jackson, WY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Lawrence School Broadview Heights, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Center for the Arts Jackson, WY | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $82,027 | $413,746 | $1,261,769 | $1,255,184 | 15 | $1,260,259 | $13,746 | $23,164 |
| 2023 | $930,050 | $48,835 | $1,119,534 | $1,119,334 | 4 | $1,119,334 | $48,635 | $77,497 |
| 2022 | $2,000,749 | $2,000,849 | $100 | — | — | — | $749 | $6,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for educational organizations, a church, health and human-services organizations, and conservation and arts organizations. For example, Western Reserve Academy describes its mission as preparing students to “blaze trails in learning and in life,” while Old Trail School describes itself as an educational community focused on academic excellence. New Directions says it provides treatment for chemically dependent adolescents and their families, and the Grand Teton National Park Foundation describes its mission as partnering with the park to steward, protect, and enhance it.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $1,255,184. Grants ranged from $100 to $830,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $830,000 to Western Reserve Academy and $358,334 to Old Trail School; both were listed for general support. Other 2024 grants included $11,250 to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, $10,000 each to Kenyon College and University Hospitals Center for Orthopedics, and $7,500 each to Holderness School and Trout Unlimited.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald M Harrington and Lydia Harrington as directors.
The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lydia Harrington
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald M. Harrington
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Ron & Lydia Harrington Family
How much does The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family give each year?
The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family gave $1.3M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 4 grants.
What is The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family's typical grant size?
The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $83,679, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family give grants?
The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants), Hudson, OH (2 grants) and Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family's largest grantees?
The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family's largest 2024 grantees include Western Reserve Academy ($830,000), Old Trail School ($358,334) and Holy Trinity Anglican Church ($11,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family?
The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family reported $82K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational organizations, a church, health and human-services organizations, and conservation and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family's EIN?
The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1264948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ron & Lydia Harrington Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ron-and-lydia-harrington-family-morg_6f105ac572c2463289dd0cb481f2163b
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