The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation
The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sewickley, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $465.
The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation at a glance
In short: The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation gave $14K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), top state Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $13,605
- +51.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,268
- -24.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,138
- Primary geography
- Florida (33% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($5K). Together the top 6 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation gives
- Giving grew 127% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $14K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | Assistance for Charitable Purpose | $4,500 |
| Yspaniola Incorporated Jamaica Plain, MA | Assistance for Charitable Purpose | $4,500 |
| Sewickley Presbyterian Church Sewickley, PA | Assistance for Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| Old Sewickley Post Office Sewickley, PA | Assistance for Charitable Purpose | $275 |
| William Penn Charter School Philadelphia, PA | Assistance for Charitable Purpose | $205 |
| Hollins University Roanoke, VA | Assistance for Charitable Purpose | $125 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-7,271 | $16,846 | $13,605 | 6 | $16,738 | $465 | $736 |
| 2022 | $24,117 | $7,770 | $10,672 | $9,000 | 3 | $10,575 | $7,770 | $1,227 |
| 2020 | $30,624 | $1,658 | $7,407 | $6,000 | 3 | — | $1,658 | $1,872 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $736 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Anne Kabay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol H. Hancock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William G. Harbison Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation
How much does The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation give each year?
The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation gave $14K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation's typical grant size?
The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,138, and its average grant was $2,268, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation give grants?
The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation's top state is Florida, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and Pennsylvania (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sewickley, PA (2 grants).
Who are The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation's largest grantees?
The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Schwab Charitable ($4,500), Yspaniola Incorporated ($4,500) and Sewickley Presbyterian Church ($4,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $736 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation's EIN?
The William Griffith Harbison Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2668089. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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