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Harley-Davidson Foundation



The mission of the Harley-Davidson Foundation is to support the communities in which we have facilities with funding and employee volunteerism. The Foundation reaches out to build healthy, thriving communities by placing an emphasis on Education, Community Revitalization, Arts & Culture, Health and the Environment. The Harley-Davidson Foundation targets areas of greatest need among under-served populations to enhance the quality of life in our communities. The Foundation also supports selected national causes, including Veterans initiatives.

For an updated listing of our grant recipients, please review The Community Investment Report (PDF).



Grant Criteria
In making granting decisions, the Foundation looks closely for the following detail:
  • The proposal's relevance to the Foundation’s areas of interest.
  • The proposal's clarity in stating the expected project or program outcomes and the strategy for achieving them.
  • The extent to which the strategy involves a collaborative approach to solving a problem or issue affecting the targeted groups or organizations.
Read on to find out whether your organization qualifies to submit a grant proposal.
To be eligible for grant consideration:
  • Your organization must be a qualified 501 (c) (3) or 170 (c).
  • The program you are nominating should focus on one of the Foundation’s funding priorities:
    • Education
      • Core Curriculum
      • Academic Enhancers
    • Community Revitalization
      • Job Enablers
      • Neighborhood
      • Social Services
    • Arts & Culture
    • Health
    • Environment
  • Your organization should serve Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Franklin, Menomonee Falls or Tomahawk, WI; York, PA; Talladega, AL; or Kansas City, MO.
While most funding goes to community organizations, the Foundation may consider contributions to national organizations where the impact of such giving can be maximized through the involvement of employees, customers or other Harley-Davidson stakeholders.

The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, political causes or candidates, operating or endowment funds, athletic teams, or religious organizations (unless engaged in a major project benefiting the greater community).

The Foundation generally does not fund conferences or capital campaigns.

If you've found that your organization qualifies to apply for a grant, download the Common Application Form (PDF) now.

Grant Deadline Dates
January 22, 2010May 21, 2010
October 22, 2010  
Corporate Governance and Financial Information
The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization. The following documents provide financial data and information relating to the company's corporate governance:
Federal Tax Identification Information 
Articles of Incorporation 
By-Laws 
Officers and Directors 		IRS Form 990-PF – Tax Returns of Public Foundation:
2008 2007 2006 
2005 2004 2003 
 
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