HARNESS COMMUNITY
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HARNESS COMMUNITY is a nonprofit community of activists, artists, and entertainment industry leaders focused on diversity and intergroup relations, building spaces for education, inspiration, care, and collaborative action. Founded by America Ferrera, Wilmer Valderrama, and Ryan Piers Williams, it reported $3.1M in revenue against a $2.4M operating budget in 2024, with support from funders including THE FORD FOUNDATION, CCF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND, and John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated).
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Mission Statement
HARNESS COMMUNITY IS A COMMUNITY OF ACTIVISTS, ARTISTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY LEADERS WHO BELIEVE THAT STORYTELLING SHAPES OUR WORLD. THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS COMMUNITY TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER. HARNESS COMMUNITY CONVENES TO ENVISION AND AMPLIFY THE STORIES THAT DEFINE A MORE JUST FUTURE. HARNESS COMMUNITY CREATES THAT FUTURE THROUGH OUR ART, INFLUENCE, AND ACTIONS. FOUNDED BY AMERICA FERRERA, WILMER VALDERRAMA, AND RYAN PIERS WILLIAMS, THE ORGANIZATION BRINGS TOGETHER CHANGEMAKERS IN CURATED ENVIRONMENTS DESIGNED FOR DEEP REFLECTION, COLLABORATION, AND SHARED LEARNING SO THAT THEY CAN TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION WITH ALIGNED PURPOSE AND COLLECTIVE STRENGTH. PROTECT THE SACRED, A PROJECT SPONSORED BY HARNESS COMMUNITY, EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS THE NEXT GENERATION OF NATIVE LEADERS AND ALLIES TO PROTECT NATIVE LEADERS AND ALLIES TO PROTECT NATIVE ELDERS, LANGUAGES, AND MEDICINE WAYS.
Cause Areas
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Diversity and intergroup relations
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Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 34 funders
- 14 board & team members
- 3 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HARNESS COMMUNITY’s budget?
In 2024, HARNESS COMMUNITY reported an annual operating budget of around $2.4 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does HARNESS COMMUNITY support?
HARNESS COMMUNITY supports work in Diversity and intergroup relations.
Where does HARNESS COMMUNITY operate?
HARNESS COMMUNITY is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
Who funded HARNESS COMMUNITY recently?
In 2025, HARNESS COMMUNITY received grants from THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT, THE FORD FOUNDATION, and John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated). More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant HARNESS COMMUNITY received in 2024?
The largest grant to HARNESS COMMUNITY in 2024 exceeds $615 thousand.
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