Harman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 45-6495102 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded125
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$45.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Theatre Co | Washington, DC | Arts enrichment | $100,000 |
| Spur Local | Washington, DC | Guide to giving | $92,000 |
| The Bell | New York, NY | Youth civic organization | $45,000 |
| Citytutor | Washington, DC | Cultivates educators & leaders | $40,000 |
| Arab-American Fmly Supprt Ctr | New York, NY | Immigrant/Refugee services | $40,000 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute | New York, NY | After-School programs | $40,000 |
| International Rescue Cmmtteee | New York, NY | Social services organization | $40,000 |
| Year Up | New York, NY | Job skills program | $40,000 |
| Comm in Schools of Wa DC | Washington, DC | Support for academic success | $35,000 |
| Life Pieces to Masterpieces | Washington, DC | Arts instruction & development | $35,000 |
| New Futures | Washington, DC | Educational opportunities | $35,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | New York, NY | Not-For-Profit theater | $35,000 |
| Inner-City Arts | Los Angeles, CA | Arts education | $35,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Developing leaders | $35,000 |
| Baruch College Fund | New York, NY | College fund | $35,000 |
| Collegiate Directions Inc | Bethesda, MD | College readiness program | $30,000 |
| Gala Hispanic Theatre | Washington, DC | Hispanic theatre | $30,000 |
| Latino Student Fund | Washington, DC | College access program | $30,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | Washington, DC | Arts programming | $30,000 |
| Jfk Ctr for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | Arts education | $30,000 |
| Brooklyn Children's Theatre | Brooklyn, NY | Theater education | $30,000 |
| Dreamyard Project | Bronx, NY | Arts education | $30,000 |
| Educators for Excellence | New York, NY | Creating policy for teachers | $30,000 |
| Legal Outreach | Long Island, NY | College prep | $30,000 |
| Mott Haven Academy Chrtr Schl | Bronx, NY | Public charter school | $30,000 |
| Scope of Work | Brooklyn, NY | Talent agency | $30,000 |
| STEM From Dance | Brooklyn, NY | STEM program | $30,000 |
| Tech Kids Unlimited | New York, NY | Tech pgm neurodiverse stdnts | $30,000 |
| Focus for Democracy Fund | Manchaca, TX | Makes contributions impactful | $30,000 |
| Access Youth | Washington, DC | Youth development program | $27,500 |
| Horton's Kids | Washington, DC | Eduational tutoring | $27,500 |
| 826Dc | Washington, DC | Creative writing program | $25,000 |
| Capital Hill Arts Workshops | Washington, DC | Post-Secondary success pgm | $25,000 |
| The Dance Institute of Wa DC | Washington, DC | Dance education | $25,000 |
| DC Youth Orchestra Program | Washington, DC | Music education | $25,000 |
| Future Link | Rockville, MD | Professional development | $25,000 |
| Higher Achievement | Washington, DC | Academic mentoring | $25,000 |
| Monument Academy Charter | Washington, DC | Public charter boarding school | $25,000 |
| Multicultural Career Intern Pgm | Washington, DC | Supports wraparound programs | $25,000 |
| One World Education | Washington, DC | Writing program | $25,000 |
| Theatre Lab Schl Dramatic Arts | Washington, DC | Theatre training | $25,000 |
| Wa Urban Debate League | Washington, DC | Debate for young people | $25,000 |
| Words Beats & Life | Washington, DC | Youth arts programs | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | Music education program | $25,000 |
| The Arthur Project | New York, NY | Mentoring program | $25,000 |
| At the Table | New York, NY | Tutoring program | $25,000 |
| Research & Action of Cuny | New York, NY | College prep support | $25,000 |
| The Door- a Ctr of Alternatives | New York, NY | Health care & education | $25,000 |
| Girls Write Now | New York, NY | Writing/Mentoring | $25,000 |
| The Knowledge House | Bronx, NY | Educating leaders | $25,000 |
| Movenyc Foundation | New York, NY | Arts & social justice program | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Provides food for those in need | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Humanitarian assistance | $25,000 |
| Accelerate Change | Boston, MA | Increasing civic engagement | $25,000 |
| Civitec | Austin, TX | Makes democracy inclusive | $25,000 |
| Gandhi Brigade | Silver Sprint, MD | Media arts program | $20,000 |
| Project Create | Washington, DC | Arts for homeless youth | $20,000 |
| Project Step | Boston, MA | Intensive string program | $20,000 |
| Raw Art Works Inc | Lynn, MA | Arts and leadership development | $20,000 |
| Washington School for Girls | Washington, DC | School for girls | $20,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 125 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,243,326 | 125 |
| 2023 | $2,213,950 | 134 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533029349101318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6495102
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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