Private foundation · EIN 63-1215795 · Fulton, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harrigan Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $205K total, median $2,500. 86% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$205K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in AL
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of South Alabama (ghmh)Mobile, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$78K
Clarke County School Foundation Inc (general Fund)Grove Hill, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$30K
Ums-Wright Preparatory SchoolMobile, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$15K
Ywam OrganicColorado Springs, COTo satisfy charitable needs$15K
Love for the Least (samaritan Village)Colorado Springs, COTo satisfy charitable needs$10K
Monroe Health FoundationMonroeville, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$10K
Clarke County School Foundation Inc (middle School Lab)Grove Hill, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$10K
Pilots for ChristMonroeville, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$5,000
Sybil Smith Family Village Endowment FundMobile, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$5,000
Clarke County Historical Society (museum)Grove Hill, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$2,500
Fulton FireFulton, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$2,500
Grove Hill Cultural Arts CenterGrove Hill, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$2,500
King's KidsMonroeville, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$2,500
Monroe County Heritage MuseumsMonroeville, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$2,500
Regional Child Advocacy CenterGrove Hill, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$2,500
United Way of Soutwest Alabama (clarke)Mobile, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$2,500
United Way of Soutwest Alabama (monroe)Mobile, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$2,500
USA Childrens & Womens HospitalMobile, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$2,500
Rebuilding Together of South AlabamaMobile, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$2,500
Clarke County Development Foundation (animal Shelter)Jackson, ALTo satisfy charitable needs$1,000
Roseanna Wilson Harris Scholarship FundSan Carlos, CATo satisfy charitable needs$1,000

By state: Alabama 18 · Colorado 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Harrigan Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fulton, Alabama, administered in care of William Dwight Harrigan III, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Harrigan Family Foundation 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 Harrigan Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $205K across 21 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Harrigan Family Foundation give?

Alabama (18 grants), Colorado (2 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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