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Harry D Forsyth Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is William P Harris. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $308K in 2011 to $1.6M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2025. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and New York. According to available records, Harry D Forsyth Foundation has made 75 grants totaling $260K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $17K in 2020 to $58K in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $139K distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $7K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, New York, North Carolina, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 10 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.
Harry D Forsyth Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 75 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, NY, NC.
Harry D Forsyth Foundation has distributed a total of $260K across 75 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $7K.
Harry D Forsyth Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harry D Forsyth Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM R CHAMBERS JR | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| STEPHEN LEE SLAUGHTER | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| LYALL F HARRIS | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ANNE FRANK HARRIS SLAUGHTER | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ELIZABETH LOGAN HARRIS | EXEC DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FORSYTH HARRIS | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$58K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$2.8M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$58K
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$55K
Distribution Amount
$103K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
75
Total Giving
$260K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls ClubCHARITABLE | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Beacon Of HopeCHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Legal Aid SocietyCHARITABLE | Lynchburg, VA | $4K | 2022 |
| VIRGINIA ORGANIZING FOR BELOVED COMMUNITY CVILLECHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $7K | 2025 |
| LYNCHBURG DAILY BREADCHARITABLE | LYNCHBURG, VA | $7K | 2025 |
| BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATIONCHARITABLE | WINSTONSALEM, NC | $7K | 2025 |
| POLLEN INITIATIVECHARITABLE | ALAMEDA, CA | $5K | 2025 |
| GREATER LYNCHBURG HABITAT FOR HUMANITYCHARITABLE | LYNCHBURG, VA | $5K | 2025 |
| HAITI MISSION FOUNDATIONCHARITABLE | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $5K | 2025 |
| ACADEMY CENTER OF THE ARTSCHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | LYNCHBURG, VA | $5K | 2025 |
| RICHMOND CYCLING CORPSCHARITABLE | RICHMOND, VA | $5K | 2025 |
| HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATIONCHARITABLE | ST PAUL, MN | $4K | 2025 |
| WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITYCHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | LEXINGTON, VA | $3K | 2025 |
| VIRGINIA CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTSCHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | SWEET BRIAR, VA | $3K | 2025 |
| ANNE SPENCERCHARITABLE | LYNCHBURG, VA | $2K | 2025 |
| BROOKLYN COLLEGE FOUNDATIONCHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | BROOKLYN, NY | $1K | 2025 |
| Interfaith Outreach AssociationCHARITABLE | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Visual Arts CenterCHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Miriam'S HouseCHARITABLE | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Parkview Community MissionCHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Camp Kum Ba YahCHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Elizabeth'S Early Learning CenterCHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | Lynchburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Jubilee Family CenterCHARITABLE/SCHOLARSHIP | Lynchburg, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Gleaning For The WorldCHARITABLE | Concord, VA | $3K | 2022 |