Quick Summary
Name: Pearl M & Julia J Harmon Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $147,500 (2024) |
| Grant Range | Not specified |
| Average Grant | $20,937 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only (Trustee initiated) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.harmonfnd.org/
- Phone: 918-273-3092
- Address: Tulsa, OK
Geographic Focus
Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and Texas, with strong preference for:
- Northeastern Oklahoma charities
- Small colleges
- Churches in the Nowata, OK area
Funding Priorities
- Education: Support for schools, colleges, and student loan funds
- Religion/Christianity: Church support, particularly in the Nowata area
- Human Services: Community support programs
- Infrastructure: Library construction assistance and maintenance
- Program Related Investments: Low-interest and no-interest loans to charitable organizations
What They Don't Fund
The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. All grants are trustee-initiated.
Application Method
No Public Application Process - Grants are trustee-initiated only. However, the foundation does accept applications for Program Related Investments (PRIs), which are low-interest or no-interest loans to charitable organizations.
Additional Information
- Established in 1962 by Oklahoma oilman Claude C. Harmon in honor of his wife Julia and late wife Pearl
- Assets: Approximately $56.9 million
- 41 grants awarded in 2024
- Notable recipients include: Nowata City-County Library, Tulsa City-County Library, Grand Lake Mental Health Center, Nowata City Schools, and the University of Tulsa (Harmon Loan Fund)
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