Private foundation · EIN 47-7109012 · Davenport, Iowa · Human services

Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $255K total, median $10K. 80% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$255K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vera French HousingDavenport, IAGeneral$25K
Humility Homes and Services IncDavenport, IAGeneral$25K
Project Renewal of DavenportDavenport, IAGeneral$25K
Quad Cities Golf Classic CharitableEast Moline, ILGeneral$20K
Hand in HandBettendorf, IAGeneral$15K
Friendly House in DavenportDavenport, IAGeneral$15K
Niabi ZooCoal Valley, ILGeneral$15K
Center for Active Seniors IncDavenport, IAGeneral$10K
Shriner's Hospital for Children ChiDavenport, IAGeneral$10K
Kings Harvest MinistriesDavenport, IAGeneral$10K
St Jude's Children's Research FoundMemphis, TNGeneral$10K
St Anthony's Church of DavenportDavenport, IAGeneral$10K
Central Community Circle Food PantrBettendorf, IAGeneral$10K
North Scott Food PantryEldridge, IAGeneral$10K
Handicapped Development CenterDavenport, IAGeneral$10K
Quad Cities Sports InitiativeBettendorf, IAGeneral$10K
University of IowaIowa City, IAGeneral$10K
Kings Harvest Pet RescueDavenport, IAGeneral$5,000
Gigi's PlayhouseMoline, ILGeneral$5,000
Together Making a Better CommunityDavenport, IAGeneral$5,000

By state: Iowa 16 · Illinois 3 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Davenport, Iowa, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $255K across 20 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Howard E & Carole E Harkins Charitable Tr give?

Iowa (16 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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