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Harris Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SUN VALLEY, ID. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Scott M Harris. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $194K. Total assets have grown from $256K in 2013 to $1.2M 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho, New York and Tennessee. According to available records, Harris Foundation Inc. has made 52 grants totaling $317K, with a median grant of $6K. The foundation has distributed between $79K and $156K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $156K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $18K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Idaho, Colorado, Tennessee, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Harris Foundation Inc. reported 52 individual grants totaling $316,800 between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,500. Half of those grants fell between $4,000 and $7,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $18,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $79,719 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in ID (24 of 52), followed by NY (9) and TN (8). In total the foundation's grantees span 8 states. Of its 19 distinct grantees, 68 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Chrons And Colitis Foundation ($33,750), Hunger Coalition ($26,000) and International Rescue Committee ($19,000).
Computed from 52 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 8 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
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.
Harris Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ID, CO, TN.
Harris Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $317K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $18K.
Harris Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harris Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SUN VALLEY, ID. While based in ID, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell S Harris | V.P. & DIREC | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott M Harris | PRESIDENT, D | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amanda Harris Withington | V.P. & DIREC | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anna-Karin Charlotta Harris | SECRETARY/TR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Spencer F Harris | V.P. & DIREC | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$80K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$79K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$83K
Distribution Amount
$72K
Total: $771K
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$317K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$6K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Have A Dream FoundationGENERAL | Hailey, ID | $6K | 2022 |
| Trout UnlimitedGENERAL | Arlington, VA | $6K | 2021 |
| Children'S Hospittal ColoradoGENERAL | Denver, CO | $17K | 2023 |
| Chrons And Colitis FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| St Judes Children'SGENERAL | Memphis, TN | $8K | 2023 |
| Hunger CoalitionGENERAL | Bellevue, ID | $7K | 2023 |
| Ducks UnlimitedGENERAL | Memphis, TN | $6K | 2023 |
| Mountain HumaneGENERAL | Hailey, ID | $6K | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyGENERAL | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| K9'S For WarriorsGENERAL | Ponte Vedra, FL | $6K | 2023 |
| FarwiseGENERAL | Hailey, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL | Boise, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering CancerGENERAL | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Senior ConnectionGENERAL | Hailey, ID | $2K | 2023 |
| Men'S Second Chance LivingGENERAL | Hailey, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $6K | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Puppy RescueGENERAL | Berthoud, CO | $18K | 2021 |
| National Deer AssociationGENERAL | Atlanta, GA | $6K | 2021 |