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Harless Foundation is a private corporation based in JACKSON, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is George Jerome Harless. It holds total assets of $388K. Annual income is reported at $20K. Total assets have decreased from $817K in 2011 to $391K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Mississippi. According to available records, Harless Foundation has made 18 grants totaling $88K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $20K and $23K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $23K distributed across 5 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Mississippi and Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Harless Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, TN.
Harless Foundation has distributed a total of $88K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K.
Harless Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harless Foundation is headquartered in JACKSON, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George J Harless | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy H Wooten | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah L Harless | SEC-TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian J Harless | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$25K
Total Assets
$391K
Fair Market Value
$388K
Net Worth
$391K
Grants Paid
$20K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$13K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: N/A
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$88K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Of EllisvilleGENERAL SUPPORTOF THE DONEE | Ellisville, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Jcjc Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORTOF THE DONEE | Ellisville, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Jones County Animal Rescue LeagueGENERAL SUPPORTOF THE DONEE | Laurel, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| Pleasant Ridge Church Of GodGENERAL SUPPORT OF THE DONEE | Moselle, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| Southern Miss Athletic FoundationGENERAL SUPPORTOF THE DONEE | Hattiesburg, MS | $5K | 2022 |
| Hub City Humane SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT OF THE DONEE | Hattiesburg, MS | $1K | 2022 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Jones CountyGENERAL SUPPORT OF THE DONEE | Laurel, MS | $2K | 2021 |
| St Judes Children'S HospitalGENERAL SUPPORTOF THE DONEE | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2020 |
FLOWOOD, MS
JACKSON, MS
GULFPORT, MS