Harpo Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 20-4926823 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MICHELLE WEST PROGRAM MANAGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2109 BONNIE BRAE AVENUE, LAS VEGAS NV 89102 |
| Phone | 8022341322 |
| MWEST@HARPOFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | HTTPS://HARPOFOUNDATION.SUBMITTABLE.COM/SUBMIT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | - SELF-DEFINED UNDER RECOGNIZED VISUAL ARTIST 21 YEARS OR OLDER - UNITED STATES CITIZEN - STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN AN UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE PROGRAM ARE NOT ELIGIBLE - NOT A PREVIOUS RECIPIENT OF A DIRECT ARTIST GRANT FROM HARPO. ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN SUPPORTED BY AN ORGANIZATIONAL GRANT FROM HARPO IN THE PAST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A DIRECT GRANT. |
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
100% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Support the arts | $3,000 |
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($110,300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,300 | 19 |
| 2023 | $95,100 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511359349100531
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4926823
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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