The G Harbaugh Foundation concentrates its giving in a small number of relatively large program-support grants, favoring philanthropic intermediaries and a few mission-driven service organizations. Its grants suggest a dual interest in strengthening philanthropic infrastructure (donor/advised or capacity-building funds) and funding hands-on community programs—notably therapeutic fly-fishing for veterans—while supporting local club-based community initiatives.
Highly concentrated: very few, large grants with repeat awards to select grantees; primarily unrestricted/program support rather than many small donations.
G Harbaugh Foundation’s recent giving is defined by repeated large program grants to a small set of organizations, especially philanthropic intermediaries and service groups. Philanthropic Impact Fund received $1,735,000 in 2024 and another $1,140,000 in 2023 to support program work, showing a substantial commitment to capacity-building or donor-advised philanthropy. The foundation also backed Catalyst Philanthropy Fund with $1,140,000 in 2025 for program support, placing philanthropic infrastructure near the center of its activity. Alongside those intermediary grants, the foundation funds direct-service efforts with a clear practical bent. Project Healing Water Fly Fishing Inc. received $754,000 in 2024 and $360,000 in 2025, both for program support, indicating sustained support for therapeutic outdoor programming for veterans. The Century Club also appears repeatedly, with grants of $425,250 in 2025 and $260,000 in 2023, suggesting an ongoing relationship with club-based community programming. Across its recent grants, the foundation’s pattern is concentrated, repeat-oriented, and heavily program-specific.
A major thread in G Harbaugh Foundation’s grantmaking is support for philanthropic intermediaries. Philanthropic Impact Fund received $1,735,000 in 2024 and $1,140,000 in 2023, both marked to support program work, and Catalyst Philanthropy Fund received $1,140,000 in 2025 for the same purpose. Another area is veteran-related rehabilitation through outdoor activity. Project Healing Water Fly Fishing Inc. was awarded $754,000 in 2024 and $360,000 in 2025 to support program delivery. The foundation also backs youth and family-facing service organizations. Jessie Rees Foundation received $250,000 in 2024 and $225,000 in 2025 for program support, while Hope Leadership received $111,000 in 2023, $106,000 in 2024, and $50,000 in 2025. These recurring awards show interest in both infrastructure and direct services.
Grant sizes are highly skewed toward larger awards: the typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also shows repeated grants to the same recipients across multiple years, including Philanthropic Impact Fund, Project Healing Water Fly Fishing Inc., The Century Club, Jessie Rees Foundation, and Hope Leadership. That pattern points to sustained, program-specific funding rather than one-off support. The foundation also funds individuals, which aligns with its grant profile that includes hardship relief and direct assistance. No application process is described in the data.
$2.5M
$56.5M
$5M
$8.9M
Most grants fall between $5K and $100K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$100K
About 11% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Notable grantees: Philanthropic Impact Fund, Catalyst Philanthropy Fund, Project Healing Water Fly Fishing, Inc., The Century Club
The foundation gives nationally, and every recent grant listed went to a U.S. recipient. Maryland is the top state by grant count, driven in part by La Plata-based Project Healing Water Fly Fishing Inc. California also appears frequently, with multiple recipients in Beverly Hills, San Diego, Rancho Santa Margarita, Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Santa Rosa, and Aliso Viejo. Tennessee recipients include Nashville and Murfreesboro, while other recent grants land in Arizona, Montana, and Hawaii. Although the foundation is headquartered in Thompsons Station, Tennessee, only 8% of grants go to recipients in Tennessee.
Recent grants show a focus on philanthropic intermediaries such as Philanthropic Impact Fund and Catalyst Philanthropy Fund, along with direct-service organizations like Project Healing Water Fly Fishing Inc. and Jessie Rees Foundation. The foundation also supports club-based and community organizations, including The Century Club and Hope Leadership.
Yes. The recent record shows multiple-year support for several groups: Philanthropic Impact Fund in 2023 and 2024, Project Healing Water Fly Fishing Inc. in 2023, 2024, and 2025, The Century Club in 2023, 2024, and 2025, Jessie Rees Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Hope Leadership in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The 25th percentile grant is $5,000, the median grant is $15,000, and the 75th percentile grant is $100,000. The recent grants list also includes several awards above $1 million, showing a wide spread between smaller and larger program grants.
The foundation gives nationally, with the highest grant count in Maryland. California is also a major recipient state, with grants to organizations in Beverly Hills, San Diego, Rancho Santa Margarita, Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Santa Rosa, and Aliso Viejo. Tennessee recipients appear as well, but only 8% of grants go to recipients in Tennessee.
Yes. The foundation’s profile indicates that it funds individuals, alongside nonprofit organizations and community-based program beneficiaries. Its grant pattern also includes hardship relief and direct assistance as part of its overall funding approach.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND | NASHVILLE, TN | $1,140,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| THE CENTURY CLUB | SAN DIEGO, CA | $425,250 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| PROJECT HEALING WATER FLY FISHING INC | LA PLATA, MD | $360,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| JESSIE REES FOUNDATION | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA | $225,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| MAULI OLA FOUNDATION | ALISO VIEJO, CA | $75,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SOUL SURVIVOR OUTDOOR | CARLSBAD, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| HOPE LEADERSHIP | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT FUND | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $42,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| IAN WALSH MENEHUNE MAYHEM FOUNATION | HAIKU HI, HI | $40,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SILVER LINING FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $30,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SPIRIT OF LIBERTY FOUNDATION | RANCHO SANTA FE, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| GRAVITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION | WELLESLEY HILLS, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | MURFREESBORO, TN | $25,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SPECIAL OPS XCURSIONS INC | NASHVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| NPLB OUTDOORS | LIBERTYTOWN, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| THE WALL THAT HEALS | ARLINGTON, VA | $5,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| RIVER KIDS LLC | CINCINNATI, OH | $3,600 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SAN DIEGO AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL PTSO | THOMPSONS STATION, TN | $1,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| DEMOLAY INTERNATIONAL | KANSAS CITY, MO | $1,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT FUND | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $1,735,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| PROJECT HEALING WATER FLY FISHING INC | LA PLATA, MD | $754,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| JESSIE REES FOUNDATION | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA | $250,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| THE CENTURY CLUB | SAN DIEGO, CA | $205,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| HOPE LEADERSHIP | SAN DIEGO, CA | $106,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | MURFREESBORO, TN | $100,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| MAULI OLA FOUNDATION | ALISO VIEJO, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SOUL SURVIVOR OUTDOOR | CARLSBAD, CA | $95,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| WARFIGHTER SCUBA | PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ | $75,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| UPPER MISSOURI WATERKEEPER INC | BOZEMAN, MT | $50,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| IAN WALSH MENEHUNE MAYHEM FOUNATION | HAIKU HI, HI | $40,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SPIRIT OF LIBERTY FOUNDATION | RANCHO SANTA FE, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| MONTANA PRESERVATION ALLIANCE | HELENA, MT | $15,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SPECIAL OPS XCURSIONS INC | NASHVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SAN DIEGO AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM | SAN DIEGO, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| MAULI OLA FOUNDATION | LAGUNA BEACH, CA | $5,500 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| FOREVER BALBOA PARK | SAN DIEGO, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SAN DIEGO HUMAN SOCIETY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| ALASKA RAPTOR REHABILITATION CENTER | SITKA, AK | $3,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| ALLEY CATS | BETHESDA, MD | $2,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | SACRAMENTO, CA | $2,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| SUSAN G KOMEN | DALLAS, TX | $1,040 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT FUND | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $1,140,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| THE CENTURY CLUB | SAN DIEGO, CA | $260,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| PROJECT HEALING WATER FLY FISHING INC | LA PLATA, MD | $250,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| JESSIE REES FOUNDATION | RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA | $250,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
| HOPE LEADERSHIP | SAN DIEGO, CA | $111,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM |
CATALYST PHILANTHROPY FUND
$1,140,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
THE CENTURY CLUB
$425,250TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
MAULI OLA FOUNDATION
$75,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
HOPE LEADERSHIP
$50,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT FUND
$42,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
IAN WALSH MENEHUNE MAYHEM FOUNATION
$40,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
SILVER LINING FOUNDATION
$30,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
SPIRIT OF LIBERTY FOUNDATION
$25,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
GRAVITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$25,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
NPLB OUTDOORS
$10,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
THE WALL THAT HEALS
$5,500TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
RIVER KIDS LLC
$3,600TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
SAN DIEGO AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
$2,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL PTSO
$1,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
DEMOLAY INTERNATIONAL
$1,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT FUND
$1,735,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
THE CENTURY CLUB
$205,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
HOPE LEADERSHIP
$106,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
MAULI OLA FOUNDATION
$100,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
WARFIGHTER SCUBA
$75,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
IAN WALSH MENEHUNE MAYHEM FOUNATION
$40,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
SPIRIT OF LIBERTY FOUNDATION
$25,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
MONTANA PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
$15,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
SAN DIEGO AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
$10,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
MAULI OLA FOUNDATION
$5,500TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
SAN DIEGO HUMAN SOCIETY
$5,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
ALASKA RAPTOR REHABILITATION CENTER
$3,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
$2,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
SUSAN G KOMEN
$1,040TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT FUND
$1,140,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
THE CENTURY CLUB
$260,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM
HOPE LEADERSHIP
$111,000TO SUPPORT PROGRAM