Private foundation · EIN 04-3340178 · Needham, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harman Cain Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $153K total, median $5,000. 11% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
28
$153K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2023

28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sitar Arts CenterWashington, DCCharitable$15K
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MACharitable$15K
National Gallery of ArtLandover, MDCharitable$13K
Shakespeare TheaterWashington, DCCharitable$6,179
Center for Adoption SupportBurtonsville, MDCharitable$5,000
Court Appointed Special Adv for Children of DCWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Dumbarton ConcertsWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Episcopal Diocese of WashingtonWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Gala Inc Hispanic TheaterWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Greater DC Diaper BankWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Healthy Babies ProjectWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Homeless Children's Playtime ProjectWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Jubilee JumpstartWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Rainbow FamiliesWashington, MDCharitable$5,000
Raw Art WorksLynn, MACharitable$5,000
Reading PartnersWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Scan of Northern VirginiaAlexandria, VACharitable$5,000
St Ann's Center for ChildrenHyattsville, MDCharitable$5,000
The Literacy LabWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Wanda Allston FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Literacy LabWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Life Pieces to MasterpiecesWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Paths for FamiliesWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Joseph's HouseWashington, DCCharitable$3,000
Potomac Conservancy IncSilver Spring, MDCharitable$3,000
Accion Opportunity FundSan Jose, CACharitable$1,000
Guggenheim MuseumNew York, NYCharitable$1,000
St John's PrepDanvers, MACharitable$1,000

By state: District of Columbia 17 · Maryland 5 · Massachusetts 3 · Virginia 1 · California 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Harman Cain Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Needham, Massachusetts, administered in care of Barbara L Harman, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Harman Cain Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Harman Cain Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $153K across 28 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Harman Cain Foundation give?

District of Columbia (17 grants), Maryland (5 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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