Harper's Magazine Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$29.3M
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
9
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Harper's Magazine Foundation?
Harper's Magazine Foundation is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Roderick MacArthur Foundation ($28.5M), John Templeton Foundation ($708K), Tahoe Community Foundation ($31K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $29.3M in grants to Harper's Magazine Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roderick MacArthur Foundation | $28,532,200 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| John Templeton Foundation | $708,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Tahoe Community Foundation | $31,450 | 1 | 2025 |
| Tinberg Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2025) to $6.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $41K.
What grants has Harper's Magazine Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tahoe Community Foundation | Arts, Culture, & Heritage | $31,450 |
| 2025 | Tinberg Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Roderick MacArthur Foundation | To support the continuing operations of Harper's Magazine | $5,910,500 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | HARPER'S MAGAZINE PUBLISHING GRANT | $354,000 |
| 2023 | Roderick MacArthur Foundation | To support the continuing operations of Harper's Magazine | $6,062,700 |
| 2023 | John Templeton Foundation | HARPER'S MAGAZINE PUBLISHING GRANT | $354,000 |
| 2022 | Roderick MacArthur Foundation | To support the continuing operations of Harper's Magazine | $6,050,800 |
| 2021 | Roderick MacArthur Foundation | To support the continuing operations of Harper's Magazine | $5,247,900 |
| 2020 | Roderick MacArthur Foundation | To support the continuing operations of Harper's Magazine | $5,260,300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Harper's Magazine Foundation?
Harper's Magazine Foundation is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Roderick MacArthur Foundation ($28.5M), John Templeton Foundation ($708K), Tahoe Community Foundation ($31K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $29.3M in grants to Harper's Magazine Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is Harper's Magazine Foundation's largest funder?
Roderick MacArthur Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Harper's Magazine Foundation, with $28.5M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Harper's Magazine Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $29.3M in grants to Harper's Magazine Foundation across 9 grants from 4 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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