The Sally Harkham Foundation
The Sally Harkham Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $20K.
The Sally Harkham Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sally Harkham Foundation gave $33K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,200
- -79.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,533
- -72.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,926,148
- +425.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (91% 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 Sally Harkham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Coast Torah Center ($19K). Together the top 6 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 52 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sally Harkham Foundation gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $237K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast Torah Center Los Angeles, CA | To Support Jewishprograms | $19,400 |
| Maimonides Academy Los Angeles, CA | To Support Jewishprograms | $6,000 |
| Guthrie Shteibel Los Angeles, CA | To Support Jewishprograms | $4,500 |
| Alphai Menashe | To Support Jewishprograms | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Hameir New York, NY | To Support Jewishprograms | $1,500 |
| Iglesa De Dios Israelita Church Los Angeles, CA | To Support Jewishprograms | $300 |
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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 | $2,926,148 | $2,340,178 | $37,898 | $33,200 | 6 | $34,362 | $20,287 | $28,670 |
| 2023 | $556,942 | $94,617 | $165,224 | $162,400 | 8 | $162,475 | $67,278 | $26,228 |
| 2022 | $587,136 | $126,032 | $241,620 | $237,458 | 19 | $237,458 | $121,870 | $38,284 |
| 2021 | $1,016,689 | $437,478 | $83,666 | $82,700 | 12 | $82,700 | $61,446 | $28,449 |
| 2020 | $544,667 | $-41,995 | $68,734 | $63,580 | 7 | — | $6,806 | $21,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sally Harkham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sally Harkham Foundation is led by Dan Harkham, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Harkham
President
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Harkham
Director
On filings since 2020
11 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Harkham
Director
On filings since 2020
11 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Sally Harkham Foundation
How much does The Sally Harkham Foundation give each year?
The Sally Harkham Foundation gave $33K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $162K across 8 grants.
What is The Sally Harkham Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sally Harkham Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,533, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sally Harkham Foundation give grants?
The Sally Harkham Foundation gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does The Sally Harkham Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Sally Harkham Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Jewishprograms" (6 grants).
Who are The Sally Harkham Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sally Harkham Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include West Coast Torah Center ($19,400), Maimonides Academy ($6,000) and Guthrie Shteibel ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sally Harkham Foundation?
The Sally Harkham Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sally Harkham Foundation's EIN?
The Sally Harkham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3729047. 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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