Harper Family Foundation
Historical FunderNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 58-1921771 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KATHERINE V MATTESKY |
|---|---|
| Address | 5258 MARCIA AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS LA 70124 |
| Phone | 5044885460 |
| GVPARTNERS@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION SHOULD PROVIDE A BRIEF BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED BY THE ORGANIZATION, THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE EXPECTED RESULTS FROM RECEIPT OF CONTRIBUTIONS. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Doors Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | General donation | $30,027 |
| Friends of Crowville | Crowville, LA | General donation | $20,000 |
| Streetside Library | New Orleans, LA | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Tensas Academy | St Joseph, LA | General donation | $15,000 |
| St Michael Special School | New Orleans, LA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Goat in the Road Productions | New Orleans, LA | General donation | $13,000 |
| Live Oak Wilderness Camp | New Orleans, LA | General donation | $9,002 |
| New Orleans Women & Children's Shel | New Orleans, LA | General donation | $7,500 |
| LA Center for Children's Rights | New Orleans, LA | General donation | $7,500 |
| The Thensted Center | Grand Coteau, LA | General donation | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,029 | 10 |
| 2023 | $147,707 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349102384
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1921771
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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