John Burton Harter Foundation Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 30-6048115 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$104K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
88% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom of Finland Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support for artistry resident show & seminar | $25,000 |
| Lgbt Archives Project of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Bachelors only documentary film and general support | $17,500 |
| Tennessee Williamsnew Orleans Literary Festival | New Orleans, LA | Saints and sinners literary festival | $15,000 |
| Faerie Playhouse Center | New Orleans, LA | Build capacity and promote preservation efforts | $10,000 |
| No AIDS Task Force | New Orleans, LA | Permanent art installation at new crescent care facility | $10,000 |
| Shelter Resources Inc | New Orleans, LA | Courtyard and landscape exhibit in resident library | $10,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | Jb harter fine arts scholarship award | $10,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Washington, DC | Artist endowed foundations initiative | $5,225 |
| New Orleans Advocates for Glbt Elders (Noage) | New Orleans, LA | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103,725 | 9 |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $104,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349100745
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6048115
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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