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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 38-3730146

Harnish Foundation

A private foundation in Tukwila, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 62 grants and $5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,989,750

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $99,155,602

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,159,849

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $79,455,799

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,020,000

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $61,104,904

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,610,750

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $55,608,221

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,005,000

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $34,729,050

Grants paid in 2024

62 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Child BridgeBigfork, MT

    Family recruiter/parent coach/family recruiter/parent coach

    $280,000
  2. Camp KoreyMount Vernon, WA

    Grow invoice - raise the paddle match, general operating funds

    $250,000
  3. Habitat for Humanity - Seattleking CountyRenton, WA

    Veteran homes

    $250,000
  4. Eastside AcademyBellevue, WA

    Housing program staff

    $230,000
  5. Uplift NorthwestSeattle, WA

    Capital campaign, fall fundraiser

    $225,000
  6. Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High SchoolSeattle, WA

    Capital campaign

    $200,000
  7. Summit Community CenterSeattle, WA

    Full-time vocational development instructor & dept lead/full-time pre-employment instructors

    $186,500
  8. Vine Maple PlaceMaple Valley, WA

    Children & youth program/child mental health specialist

    $185,000
  9. FarestartSeattle, WA

    Food pathways, job readiness @ echo glen

    $175,000
  10. Landon's Legacy FoundationBillings, MT

    Playground

    $150,000
  11. Outdoors for AllSeattle, WA

    General operating

    $150,000
  12. NW School for Deaf and Hard of HearingSeattle, WA

    Birth to three program director

    $140,000
  13. Compass Housing AllianceSeattle, WA

    Program support for veterans centers

    $101,000
  14. Beacon HillAnchorage, AK

    Careportal, family resource center, safe families for children

    $100,000
  15. Friends of the Children - SeattleSeattle, WA

    Teen program manager/k5 mentor salaries

    $100,000
  16. Make A Wish Alaska & WashingtonSeattle, WA

    5 wishes

    $100,000
  17. Seattle's Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WA

    Covington shelter

    $100,000
  18. Semper Fi & Americas FundQuantico, VA

    Alaska, montana & wa general operating

    $100,000
  19. TreehouseSeattle, WA

    Launch success program

    $100,000
  20. United Service Organizations IncSeattle, WA

    Purchase of new vehicle

    $100,000
  21. Love and Sonshine MinistriesBillings, MT

    PT case manager/ft house manager

    $80,000
  22. Children's Center at Burke Gilman GardensSeattle, WA

    Capital campaign for new facility

    $75,000
  23. Community HomesBellevue, WA

    New home setup/caregiver

    $75,000
  24. Eagle Mount BozemanBozeman, MT

    2024 operating support, van modification

    $75,000
  25. New Phoebe House AssociationTacoma, WA

    General operating/program manager salary

    $75,000
  26. No More UnderSeattle, WA

    Learn-to-swim/ft staff member

    $75,000
  27. Next Chapter FoundationTacoma, WA

    Case manager salary

    $60,750
  28. Academy for Precision LearningSeattle, WA

    STEM instructor salary

    $60,000
  29. Sibling StrongPort Orchard, WA

    King/pierce county/counselor

    $52,500
  30. AmaraSeattle, WA

    Family support services program

    $50,000
  31. Big Sky BraveryBelgrade, MT

    Operational support

    $50,000
  32. Cancer LifelineSeattle, WA

    No-cost counseling program

    $50,000
  33. Canine CompanionsSeattle, WA

    Team training

    $50,000
  34. Dog Tag BuddiesShepherd, MT

    Veteran canine program

    $50,000
  35. Elizabeth Gregory HomeSeattle, WA

    North seattle home management

    $50,000
  36. Family Law CasaTukwila, WA

    2024 advocate supervisor salary (2 of 3)

    $50,000
  37. Literacy SourceSeattle, WA

    Building futures campaign

    $50,000
  38. Northwest Education AccessSeattle, WA

    College prep/college success programs/program team salaries/gap scholarships

    $50,000
  39. NW Association for Blind AthletesVancouver, WA

    Camp spark and sports outreach

    $50,000
  40. Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WA

    Student sponsorship

    $50,000
  41. Seattle Police FoundationSeattle, WA

    Victim support services/emergency safety planning, emdr counseling for sexual assault survivors

    $50,000
  42. The Mockingbird SocietySeattle, WA

    Analysis of youth program

    $50,000
  43. Warriors & Quiet WatersBozeman, MT

    2024 alumni engagement program

    $50,000
  44. Summer SearchOakland, CA

    Post-secondary, career exploration program

    $42,000
  45. Horses Spirit HealingBillings, MT

    Equine assisted service sessions

    $40,000
  46. ThriveBozeman, MT

    Partnership project program

    $40,000
  47. Family Promise of Skagit ValleySedro Woolley, WA

    Promise house down payment

    $30,000
  48. Bacon Family FoundationMedina, WA

    Equipment campaign - bellevue fire foundation

    $25,000
  49. Ballard Food BankSeattle, WA

    Community resource hub

    $25,000
  50. Bar X ProjectBerlin, NJ

    Matching donation for 2025 veteran camps

    $25,000
  51. College Possible WashingtonSeattle, WA

    College prep and post-secondary programs

    $25,000
  52. Puyallup Food BankPuyallup, WA

    Navigation and partnerships program

    $25,000
  53. Veterans Navigation NetworkBillings, MT

    Executive director salary

    $25,000
  54. Community Leadership & Development IncBillings, MT

    Phases 2 & 3 - hannah's house

    $20,000
  55. Eileen & Callie's PlaceFederal Way, WA

    Mentor program manager position

    $20,000
  56. Parkview ServicesLynnwood, WA

    Community engagement programs

    $20,000
  57. Valley Girls & GuysRavensdale, WA

    4 who dreams

    $20,000
  58. Impact MontanaHelena, MT

    Community platform

    $17,000
  59. Gamers OutreachAnn Arbor, MI

    3 go karts

    $15,000
  60. AtworkBellevue, WA

    Community inclusion, school-to-work, employment services

    $10,000
  61. Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TX

    Critical financial assistance in wa

    $10,000
  62. St Vincent de Paul - BillingsBillings, MT

    Coin-free washer & dryer for laundry center

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

18 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Seattle's Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WA

    Covington women's shelter

    $900,000
  2. Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle High SchoolSeattle, WA

    Capital campaign

    $800,000
  3. Uplift NorthwestSeattle, WA

    Capital campaign

    $800,000
  4. Child BridgeBigfork, MT

    Recruiters & coach

    $560,000
  5. Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MA

    Adaptive home

    $500,000
  6. FarestartSeattle, WA

    Food pathways/job readiness

    $350,000
  7. NW School for Deaf & Hard of HearingSeattle, WA

    Birth to three program

    $306,000
  8. Vine Maple PlaceMaple Valley, WA

    Child mental health specialist

    $220,000
  9. TreehouseSeattle, WA

    Launch success program

    $200,000
  10. Next Chapter FoundationTacoma, WA

    Case manager salary

    $121,500
  11. Canine CompanionsSeattle, WA

    Team training

    $100,000
  12. Dog Tag BuddiesShepherd, MT

    Veteran canine program

    $100,000
  13. Make A Wish Alaska & WashingtonSeattle, WA

    10 washington wishes

    $100,000
  14. Summer SearchOakland, CA

    Post-secondary/career exploration

    $84,000
  15. Seattle Police FoundationSeattle, WA

    Victim support services

    $60,000
  16. Community HomesBellevue, WA

    New home caregiver

    $50,000
  17. Valley Girls & GuysRavensdale, WA

    8 who dreams

    $40,000
  18. Impact MontanaHelena, MT

    Community platform

    $18,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services16 grants $1,404,00038% of the total
  2. Education6 grants $640,00017% of the total
  3. Youth development3 grants $450,00012% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter5 grants $411,75011% of the total
  5. Jobs and employment2 grants $217,0006% of the total
  6. Health3 grants $170,0005% of the total
  7. 8 other causes10 grants $432,00012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington43 grants $3,815,750
  2. Montana13 grants $882,000
  3. California2 grants $142,000
  4. Alaska1 grant $100,000
  5. New Jersey1 grant $25,000
  6. Michigan1 grant $15,000
  7. Texas1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John J HarnishCHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jennifer C HarnishPRESIDENT Hours 12Pay $0
  • Katherine A HarnishVP/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brian HeebTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • John W HarnishDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Troy HickeyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ewelina HickeyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elena HarnishDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dean BlackfordDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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