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Private foundation · Highland Park, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Harken Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $1,250
Typical grant
$1,250 to $1,250 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $1,250, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 52 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$274K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$250K—0
2023$244K—0
2022$274K$1,2501

How to apply

Contact
Ronald foreman · highland park · 8478311133
What to send
There is no standard submission form. A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient.
Limits
Organizations must be educational, religious or charitable as defined under irc sec 501(c)(3).

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2022. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Ronald ForemanPresident & director
  • Jan GrantSecretary & director
  • Kenneth ForemanVice president & director

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Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Harken Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Judes Childrens HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyGeneral$1,250

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