Harken Foundation

EIN 363712655

Highland Park, IL 60035 |(847) 831-1133

Total Given 2020–2023
$951K
268 grants · $238K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$500
typical micro grants · $250–$2K
grant size
26%
balanced · 48/185 multi-year
repeat
$1.1M
Assets (2023)
185
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person RONALD FOREMAN
Phone (847) 831-1133
Deadlines NONE
How to Apply THERE IS NO STANDARD SUBMISSION FORM. A LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION IS SUFFICIENT.
Restrictions ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE AS DEFINED UNDER IRC SEC 501(C)3.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $108K $685K $508K 60
2021 $274K $1.1M $720K 71
2022 $295K $1.0M $369K 84
2023 $274K $1.1M $476K 53

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 268 grants on record

Minimum
$25
25th Pctl
$250
Median
$500
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$113K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

KF
Kenneth Foreman 4+ yrs
Vice President & Director Leadership
RF
Ronald Foreman 4+ yrs
President & Director Leadership
JG
Jan Grant 4+ yrs
Secretary & Director Leadership

Grants Awarded (268 total)

Purpose
Marine Biological Labatory Woods Hole, MA $113,050 GENERAL 2023
Marine Biological Lab Woods Hole, MA $97,000 GENERAL 2021
The 300 Committee Falmouth, MA $64,333 GENERAL 2021
Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod Yarmouth, MA $60,000 SOLAR PROGRAM 2023
Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL $50,000 3RD PLANET SUSTAINING FUND 2022
Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL $50,000 3RD PLANT FUND 2022
Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod Yarmouth, MA $40,000 SOLAR PROGRAM 2022
The 300 Committee Land Trust Falmouth, MA $30,000 1ST INSTALLMENT OF 2 YR H2 PLEDGE 2023
Marine Biological Labatory Woods Hole, MA $30,000 GENERAL 2022
Habitat for Humanity-Cape Cod Yarmouth Port, MA $25,000 GENERAL 2020
Marine Biological Lab Woods Hole, MA $25,000 MELILLO FUND 2022
Friends of Nobska Light Woods Hole, MA $20,000 GENERAL 2021
Gulf of Maine Institute West Newbury, MA $15,000 GENERAL 2023
Marine Biological Lab Woods Hole, MA $14,000 GENERAL 2020
Gulf of Maine Institute West Newbury, MA $10,000 GENERAL 2020
The Gunnery Washington, CT $10,000 GENERAL 2020
Gulf of Maine Institute West Newbury, MA $10,000 GENERAL 2021
Frederick Gunn School Washington, CT $10,000 GENERAL 2021
Smile Train Washington, DC $10,000 GENERAL 2021
Alight Minneapolis, MN $10,000 GENERAL 2022
Gulf of Maine Institute West Newbury, MA $10,000 GENERAL 2022
Doctors Without Borders New York, NY $5,500 GENERAL 2022
Puente a La Salud Comunitorio Austin, TX $5,000 GENERAL 2020
The 300 Committee Land Trust Falmouth, MA $5,000 GENERAL 2023
Smile Train New York, NY $4,500 GENERAL 2023