John And Wauna Harman Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting initiatives related to health, particularly in the areas of advance care planning and end-of-life care. Its mission emphasizes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, as reflected in its funding of various projects aimed at enhancing care for vulnerable populations, including older adults and communities of faith. The foundation provides grants for general operating support, community engagement, and educational programs, with a strong focus on mental health and grief support. It serves a broad range of recipients, including health charities, religious organizations, and social services, contributing to both local and national efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid-to-large nonprofit working on advance care planning, end-of-life care, grief support, or faith-based health outreach that is visible within the field and likely reachable through sector networks or prior grantees.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on advance care planning or end-of-life care.
- • Evidence of partnerships with faith communities or community outreach in older adult services.
- • Capacity to manage a range of grant sizes (from small operating awards to six-figure grants).
- • Existing relationships or introductions from organizations previously funded by the foundation.
Geography
Observed grants span seven states in the latest year, showing a multi-state footprint, although the majority of dollars in 2024 were concentrated in the foundation’s home state (about 69%).
Recipient Variety
Across three years the funder supported roughly 14–17 distinct recipients per year, including many independent charities and a mix of sizes and purposes, so the observed recipient set is fairly broad for the foundation’s scale.
New Applicants
Direct application access appears closed—internal guidance and filings indicate only preselected grantees—but the latest year shows substantial turnover with many new recipients (10 new in 2024), so new entrants can be added, likely via solicitation or nomination rather than open requests.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
