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Harris Foundation is a private corporation based in RICHMOND, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Hiter Harris Iii. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $898K. Total assets have decreased from $3M in 2011 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 Virginia. According to available records, Harris Foundation has made 110 grants totaling $1.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $395K in 2021 to $805K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $71K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Alabama, Ohio, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 40 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Harris Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 110 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, AL, OH.
Harris Foundation has distributed a total of $1.2M across 110 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $71K.
Harris Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harris Foundation is headquartered in RICHMOND, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H Hiter Harris Iii | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jil W Harris | Secty/Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine Harris Storer | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Tyler Harris | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| H Hiter Harris Iv | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$430K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$3.5M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$387K
Contributions
$150K
Net Investment Income
$371K
Distribution Amount
$162K
Total: $734K
Total Grants
110
Total Giving
$1.2M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church2022 Grant | Richmond, VA | $6K | 2022 |
| VficAnnual Fund, Technology Fund, Rising Star FundGrants | Richmond, VA | $71K | 2022 |
| The Nature ConservancyAnnual Fund, Capital Commitment | Charlottesville, VA | $56K | 2022 |
| Vmfa FoundationAnnual Fund, Capital Commitment | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2022 |
| Uva Jefferson Scholar FoundationCapital Commitment | Charlottesville, VA | $50K | 2022 |
| Elijah HouseCapital Commitment | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of RichmondAnnual Fund | Univ Of Richmond, VA | $25K | 2022 |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFaculty Research Award/ Capital Commitment | Richmond, VA | $13K | 2022 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation2022 Grant | Chagrin Falls, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Bath County Christmas MotherPublic Support | Hot Springs, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Big Oak RanchGrant- Annual Fund | Springvale, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Warm Springs Presbyterian ChurchAnnual Fund | Warm Springs, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Sheltering Arms FoundationCAPITAL COMMITTMENT | Glen Allen, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| St Christopher'S SchoolAnnual Fund, Capital Commitment, Scholarship | Richmond, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| St Catherine'S SchoolGrant, Capital Commitment, Scholarship | Richmond, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Academy Foundation2022 Grant | Irvington, VA | $6K | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of RichmondAnnual Fund | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Vcu Massey Cancer Center2022 Grant- Annual Fund | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Washington Lee UniversityKatie Harris Storer Fund | Lexington, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Hampden-Sydney College2022 Grant | Hampdensydney, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Change Unchained2022 Grant | Brewton, AL | $2K | 2022 |
| Richardson Center For Global Engage2022 Grant | Santa Fe, NM | $2K | 2022 |
| Totally Outstanding Toddler2022 Grant | Warm Springs, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Unicef2022 Grant | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Drive To Work2022 Grant- Annual Fund | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Steamboat Era MuseumAnnual Fund | Irvington, VA | $1K | 2022 |