Harper Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 57-1142855 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$12K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$500
Total assets$274K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
55% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AR | for it's general use | $1,500 |
| Harwich Conservation Trust | South Harwich, MA | general support | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | for its general use | $1,000 |
| Union Theological Seminary | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | for its general use | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Theater | West Harwich, MA | for its general use | $500 |
| Cat Companions Inc | Newton, MA | General use | $500 |
| Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries | Newton, MA | for its general use | $500 |
| El Calvario United Methodist Church | Las Cruces, NM | General funds | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod | Yarmouth Port, MA | general purpose | $500 |
| KRWG New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, NM | for general purposesfor its general use | $500 |
| Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary | South Wellfleet, MA | general support | $500 |
| Mesilla Community of Hope | Las Cruces, NM | for its general purpose | $500 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $500 |
| No Strings Theater | Las Cruces, NM | for general purposesfor general purposes | $500 |
| The Congregational Library | Boston, MA | for general use | $500 |
| Wolf Hollow | Ipswich, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| Holy Cross Retreat Center | Mesilla Park, NM | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $12,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501329349101625
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1142855
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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