The Harlan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAvon, Indiana · EIN 20-3994043 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$16.4M
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 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
28% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $700,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $400,000 |
| Ascension St Vincent Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| Joy in Childhood Foundation | Canton, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Cathedral High School | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Lubavitch of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Avon Public Safety Foundation | Avon, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Geist Lake Coalition | Fishers, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Geist Lake Coalition | Fishers, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| St Simon The Apostle School | St Louis, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| St Simon The Apostle School | St Louis, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Dane County Humane Society | Madison, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $500 |
| Indiana Masonic Home Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,222,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $525,378 | 12 |
| 2023 | $688,385 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349100313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3994043
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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