The Harper Family Foundation
Harper Family Foundation (founded 2009 by Joel and Julie Harper) is a small private family foundation based in Honeoye Falls, NY that supports cancer-related causes and local Make-A-Wish activities. The site lists a NY address, contact email ([email protected]) and event/fundraising pages.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑size charities with a clear local connection to the foundation (especially cancer‑related or community service groups in New York), or organizations with an existing relationship or referral into the Harper family network.
Good Fit
- • Provides cancer support, patient services, or other local community programming in the Rochester/Honeoye Falls area.
- • Has an existing connection or introduction to the trustees or local philanthropic networks.
- • Seeks relatively small one‑time donations (typical grants are a few hundred dollars).
- • Is a registered nonprofit in New York or has program activity in New York.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in four states, but about two‑thirds of dollars remained concentrated in New York, indicating a primarily in‑state focus with some out‑of‑state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 14 distinct recipients and similar counts in prior years, with a mix of local cultural, health, and community nonprofits rather than a single captive beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation publicly declares it funds only preselected organizations; although new grantees do appear in the giving each year, there is no public application route, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral or prior relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
