Hfo Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 23-6870251

Foundation Overview

Based in Philadelphia, PA, Hfo Foundation has awarded 212 grants totaling $12,830,960 to organizations in Maryland, California and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $592,800, with a median award of $50,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$12,830,960
Total Assets
$158,312,978
Median Grant (all grants)
$50,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
39
Median Grant
$50,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%

15 of 39 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
District of Columbia

Grants are geographically diversified with 17% in District of Columbia and funding distributed across 17 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within District of Columbia, funding concentrates in Washington (100%).

Funding Trajectory
+367%

Strong 367% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Hfo Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Adult Congenital Heart Association $50,000 Media, PA, US General 2023
American Kidney Fund $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2023
American Kidney Fund $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2023
As You Sow Pesticide In Us Food System $50,000 Berkeley, CA, US General 2023
Baby Quest Foundation $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2023
Breast Cancer Research Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
Bridge To Turkiye Scholarship Program $150,000 Chapel Hill Nc, NC, US Amputee Project 2023
Bridge To Turkiye Scholarship Program $100,000 Chapel Hill Nc, NC, US Amputee Center 2023
Center For Family Services $50,000 Camden, NJ, US General 2023
Community Food Bank Of Nj $100,000 Egg Harbor Township, NJ, US General 2023
Direct Relief $150,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Hurricane Helene Recovery 2023
Dogs For Life $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General 2023
Fisher House Foundation $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2023
Freehold Open Door $5,000 Freehold, NJ, US General 2023
Fulfill Community $5,000 Neptune, NJ, US General 2023
Habitat For Humanity $50,000 Americus, GA, US General 2023
Humane Society Of Vero Beach $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General 2023
I Am Als $50,000 Washington, DC, US General 2023
Independence Foundation $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2023
Independence Foundation $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2023
Lehigh University $25,000 Bethlehem, PA, US General 2023
Lehigh Valley Athletic Club $100,000 Bethlehem, PA, US General 2023
Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club $105,000 Bethlehem, PA, US General 2023
Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club $140,000 Bethlehem, PA, US General 2023
Lewy Body Dementia Association $50,000 Lilburn, GA, US General 2023
Make A Wish Foundation New Jersey $100,000 Monroe Township, NJ, US General 2023
Multiple Myeloma Foundation $25,000 Norwalk, CT, US General 2023
New Jersey Sharing Network $10,000 Providence, NJ, US General 2023
Ocean Conservancy For Global Ghost Gear $100,000 Washington, DC, US General 2023
Penn Medicine Lehigh Room $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2023
Penn Medicine Ryan's Room $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2023
Puppies Behind Bars $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
Rainforest Trust $50,000 Warrenton, VA, US General 2023
Save The Children $50,000 Fairfield, CT, US Childhood Support In Kentucky 2023
Second Helpings $50,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US General 2023
Wikimedia Foundation $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US General 2023
World Central Kitchen $100,000 Washington, DC, US General 2023
World Central Kitchen $150,000 Washington, DC, US Hurricane Helene Recovery 2023
York Street Project $100,000 Jersey City, NJ, US General 2023
American Kidney Fund $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2022
As You Sow Pesticide In Us Food System $25,000 Berkeley, CA, US General 2022
Baby Quest Foundation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Bridge To Turkiye Scholarship Program $592,800 Chapel Hill Nc, NC, US Amputee Project 2022
Bridge To Turkiye Scholarship Program $369,800 Chapel Hill Nc, NC, US Amputee Center 2022
Center For Family Services $50,000 Camden, NJ, US General 2022
Community Food Bank Of Nj $100,000 Egg Harbor Township, NJ, US General 2022
Direct Relief $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Relief For Floods In Libya And Morocco Earthquake 2022
Direct Relief $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Recovery For Maui Wildfires 2022
Dogs For Life $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General 2022
Fisher House Foundation $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2022
Friends Of The Earth $50,000 Washington, DC, US General 2022
Global Giving $50,000 Washington, DC, US Relief Efforts Regarding Floods In Libya And The Morocco Earthquake 2022
Global Giving $50,000 Washington, DC, US Response And Recovery For Maui Wildfires 2022
Hawaii Community Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Response And Recovery For Maui Wildfires 2022
Humane Society Of Vero Beach $15,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General 2022
Independence Foundation $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $50,000 Monroe Township, NJ, US General 2022
Multiple Myeloma Foundation $25,000 Norwalk, CT, US General 2022
Natural Resources Defence Council $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Ocean Conservancy $50,000 Washington, DC, US General 2022
Penn Medicine Lehigh Room $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2022
Penn Medicine Ryan's Room $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2022
Puppies Behind Bars $20,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Rainforest $50,000 Warrenton, VA, US General 2022
Save The Children $50,000 Fairfield, CT, US Childhood Support In Kentucky 2022
Second Helpings $43,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US General 2022
Wikimedia Foundation $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US General 2022
World Central Kitchen $100,000 Washington, DC, US General 2022
American Kidney Fund $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2022
As You Sow Pesticide In Us Food System $25,000 Berkeley, CA, US General 2022
Baby Quest Foundation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Bridge To Turkiye Scholarship Program $592,800 Chapel Hill Nc, NC, US Amputee Project 2022
Bridge To Turkiye Scholarship Program $369,800 Chapel Hill Nc, NC, US Amputee Center 2022
Center For Family Services $50,000 Camden, NJ, US General 2022
Community Food Bank Of Nj $100,000 Egg Harbor Township, NJ, US General 2022
Direct Relief $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Relief For Floods In Libya And Morocco Earthquake 2022
Direct Relief $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Recovery For Maui Wildfires 2022
Dogs For Life $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General 2022
Fisher House Foundation $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2022
Friends Of The Earth $50,000 Washington, DC, US General 2022
Global Giving $50,000 Washington, DC, US Relief Efforts Regarding Floods In Libya And The Morocco Earthquake 2022
Global Giving $50,000 Washington, DC, US Response And Recovery For Maui Wildfires 2022
Hawaii Community Foundation $100,000 Honolulu, HI, US Response And Recovery For Maui Wildfires 2022
Humane Society Of Vero Beach $15,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General 2022
Independence Foundation $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2022
Make A Wish Foundation $50,000 Monroe Township, NJ, US General 2022
Multiple Myeloma Foundation $25,000 Norwalk, CT, US General 2022
Natural Resources Defence Council $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Ocean Conservancy $50,000 Washington, DC, US General 2022
Penn Medicine Lehigh Room $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2022
Penn Medicine Ryan's Room $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2022
Puppies Behind Bars $20,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Rainforest $50,000 Warrenton, VA, US General 2022
Save The Children $50,000 Fairfield, CT, US Childhood Support In Kentucky 2022
Second Helpings $43,000 Hilton Head Island, SC, US General 2022
Wikimedia Foundation $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US General 2022
World Central Kitchen $100,000 Washington, DC, US General 2022
American Kidney Foundation $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2021
Baby Quest Foundation $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Demonstrated Financial Need For Those Unergoing Treatment 2021
Care Kentucky $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US General 2021
Community Foodbank Of Nj $100,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2021
Direct Relief $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Aide For Those Impacted By Hurricane Fiona In Puerto Rico 2021
Direct Relief $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Hurricane Relief Fiona In Puerto Rico 2021
Dogs For Life $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General 2021
Fisher House Foundation $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2021
Global Giving $150,000 Washington, DC, US General 2021
Global Giving $100,000 Washington, DC, US Ukraine Crisis Relief 2021
Global Giving $100,000 Washington, DC, US Help With Flash Floods In Eastern Kentucky 2021
Global Giving $100,000 Washington, DC, US Help With Floods In Pakistan 2021
Global Giving $100,000 Washington, DC, US Aide For Those Impacted By Hurricane Fiona In Puerto Rico 2021
Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Americus, GA, US General 2021
Humane Society Of Vero Beach $15,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General - In Honor Of Harold Oberkotter Jr 2021
Independence Foundation $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2021
Make A Wish New Jersey $50,000 Monroe Townshi, NJ, US General 2021
Multiple Myeloma Research $25,000 Norwalk, CT, US In Memory Of Mark Harmon 2021
Ocean Conservancy $25,000 Washington, DC, US General 2021
Puppies Behind Bars $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Save The Children $50,000 E Fairfield, CT, US Food Distribution 2021
Table To Table $50,000 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, US To Extend Serve Within New Jersey 2021
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Clyde Barker Ryan's Room 2021
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Clyde Barker - Lehigh Room In Memory Of John J Harmon '59 2021
World Central Kitchen $75,000 Washington, DC, US General 2021
American Kidney Foundation $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2021
Baby Quest Foundation $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Demonstrated Financial Need For Those Unergoing Treatment 2021
Care Kentucky $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US General 2021
Community Foodbank Of Nj $100,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2021
Direct Relief $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Aide For Those Impacted By Hurricane Fiona In Puerto Rico 2021
Direct Relief $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Hurricane Relief Fiona In Puerto Rico 2021
Dogs For Life $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General 2021
Fisher House Foundation $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2021
Global Giving $150,000 Washington, DC, US General 2021
Global Giving $100,000 Washington, DC, US Ukraine Crisis Relief 2021
Global Giving $100,000 Washington, DC, US Help With Flash Floods In Eastern Kentucky 2021
Global Giving $100,000 Washington, DC, US Help With Floods In Pakistan 2021
Global Giving $100,000 Washington, DC, US Aide For Those Impacted By Hurricane Fiona In Puerto Rico 2021
Habitat For Humanity $30,000 Americus, GA, US General 2021
Humane Society Of Vero Beach $15,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General - In Honor Of Harold Oberkotter Jr 2021
Independence Foundation $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2021
Make A Wish New Jersey $50,000 Monroe Townshi, NJ, US General 2021
Multiple Myeloma Research $25,000 Norwalk, CT, US In Memory Of Mark Harmon 2021
Ocean Conservancy $25,000 Washington, DC, US General 2021
Puppies Behind Bars $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Save The Children $50,000 E Fairfield, CT, US Food Distribution 2021
Table To Table $50,000 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, US To Extend Serve Within New Jersey 2021
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Clyde Barker Ryan's Room 2021
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Clyde Barker - Lehigh Room In Memory Of John J Harmon '59 2021
World Central Kitchen $75,000 Washington, DC, US General 2021
American Kidney Foundation $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2020
Americares Disaster Relief $50,000 Stamford, CT, US Relief For Hurricane Ida In Louisiana 2020
Austin Area Urban League $25,000 Austin, TX, US General 2020
Cdc Foundation $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General 2020
Center For Disaster Relief $100,000 Apopka, FL, US For Fires That Are Surrounding Turkey 2020
Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation $50,000 Short Hills, NJ, US General 2020
Community Foodbank Of Nj $100,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2020
Direct Relief $25,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US St Vincent And Volcano Relief 2020
Direct Relief $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US For West Coast Fires 2020
Direct Relief $50,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Hurricane Ida Disaster Relief In Louisiana 2020
Direct Relief $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Support Those People Affected By The Earthquake In Haiti 2020
Direct Relief $50,000 Washington, DC, US Covid Relief India 2020
Dogs For Life $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Creation Of Virtual Platform For Programs In Education 2020
Fisher House Foundation $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2020
Friends Of The Earth $25,000 Washington, DC, US General 2020
Global Giving $100,000 Washington, DC, US Support Those People Affected By The Crisis In Afghanistan 2020
Humane Society Of Vero Beach $15,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General - In Honor Of Harold Oberkotter Jr 2020
Independence Foundation $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2020
Khalsa Aid $50,000 Vacaville, CA, US Covid Relief India 2020
Life Ties $25,000 Ewing, NJ, US Serve Vulnerable Youth And Young Adults During Covid 19 2020
Make A Wish New Jersey $50,000 Monroe Townshi, NJ, US General 2020
Multiple Myeloma Research $25,000 Norwalk, CT, US General 2020
Puppies Behind Bars $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Save The Children $50,000 E Fairfield, CT, US Early Childhood Education Programs In Kentucky 2020
Sea Turtle Inc $25,000 S Padre Isle, TX, US General 2020
Second Helpings $50,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General 2020
Table To Table $29,760 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, US Refridgerated Truck 2020
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Clyde Barker Ryan's Room 2020
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Clyde Barker Ryan's Room 2020
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Clyde Barker - Lehigh Room In Memory Of John J Harmon '59 2020
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Lehigh Room - In Memory Of John Harmon 59 2020
World Central Kitchen $25,000 Washington, DC, US St Vincent And Volcano Relief 2020
World Wildlife Fund $25,000 Washington, DC, US To Prevent Disease Spillover Into Humans 2020
American Kidney Fund $50,000 Rockville, MD, US General 2019
Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation $50,000 Short Hills, NJ, US General 2019
Community Foodbank Of Nj $200,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2019
Direct Relief Coronovirus $100,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General 2019
Fisher House Foundation $50,000 Lawside, NJ, US General 2019
Global Giving $50,000 Washington, DC, US General 2019
Humane Society Of Vero Beach $15,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General - In Honor Of Harold Oberkotter Jr 2019
Independence Foundation $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2019
Make A Wish New Jersey $50,000 Monroe Townshi, NJ, US Projects 2019
Mayo Clinic $65,000 Austin, MN, US Research Fund In Cardiovascular Surgery 2019
Mercy Usa $50,000 Plymouth, MI, US General 2019
Multiple Myeloma Research $25,000 Norwalk, CT, US General 2019
Nj Pandemic Relief Fund $50,000 Voorhess, NJ, US General 2019
Preemptive Love $50,000 Hewitt, TX, US General 2019
Save The Children $100,000 E Fairfield, CT, US Early Childhood Education Programs In Kentucky 2019
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Clyde Barker Ryan's Room 2019
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Clyde Barker Ryan's Room 2019
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Clyde Barker - Lehigh Room 2019
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Lehigh Room - In Memory Of John Harmon 2019
World Wildlife Fund $25,000 Washington, DC, US General 2019
American Kidney Fund $50,000 Rockville, MD, US To Help Support Clinical Scientist In Nephrology Fellowship Program 2018
Christopher And Dana Reeve Foundation $50,000 Short Hills, NJ, US Big Idea Ground Breaking Research 2018
Clyde F Barker Ryan's Room $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General 2018
Clyde F Barker Ryan's Room $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US In Memory Of John J Harmon 2018
Direct Reliefaid $50,000 Goleta, CA, US Relief Efforts Relating To Hurricane Dorian In The Bahamas 2018
Fisher House Foundation $50,000 Lawside, NJ, US General 2018
Humane Society Of Vero Beach $15,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General 2018
Independence Foundation $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US All Terrain Wheelchairs 2018
Make A Wish New Jersey $50,000 Monroe Townshi, NJ, US Projects Within Monroe Twp Nj 2018
Multiple Myeloma Research $25,000 Norwalk, CT, US General 2018
Save The Children $50,000 E Fairfield, CT, US Early Childhood Education Programs In Kentucky 2018
Second Helpings $50,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Support For Oven And Back Up Generator For The Hunger Relief Kitchen 2018

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Contact Information

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EIN 23-6870251
Website N/A
Address 1600 MARKET ST STE 3600 Philadelphia, PA 19103-7212

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hfo Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Debra Harmon
Trustee Wendy Harmon
Trustee Nicole Abdo-paek
Trustee Daniel Gironda

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.