The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust
The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $296K.
The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust gave $296K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $295,656
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $42,237
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Barnes Foundation ($186K). Together the top 6 received $271K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Foundation Phialdelphia, PA | Charitable grant | $185,656 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Jefferson- Arlen Spectter Center Philadelphia, PA | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| William Penn Charter School Philadelphia, PA | Charitable grant | $15,000 |
| The College of Physicians Philadelphia, PA | Charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Kimmel Center - Bill Rouse Fund Philadelphia, PA | Charitable grant | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $300,000 | $300,772 | $295,656 | 7 | $300,772 | $3,403 |
| 2024 | $19,826 | — | — | — | — | — | $976 |
| 2023 | $24,857 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,224 |
| 2022 | $29,695 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,463 |
| 2021 | $32,250 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,588 |
| 2020 | $34,043 | $275 | $8,078 | — | — | — | $1,888 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust is led by John R Latourette Esq co Dilworth P, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John R Latourette Esq co Dilworth P
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen J Harmelin Esq co Dilworth (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust
How much does The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust give each year?
The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust gave $296K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $42,237, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust give grants?
The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable grant" (7 grants).
Who are The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Barnes Foundation ($185,656), Jefferson- Arlen Spectter Center ($25,000) and President and Fellows of Harvard College ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How much is The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Stephen J Harmelin Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6177995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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