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Helen M Harrison Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Timothy G Carroll. It holds total assets of $14.6M. Annual income is reported at $5.2M. Total assets have grown from $10.1M in 2011 to $14.6M 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Indiana and California. According to available records, Helen M Harrison Foundation Inc. has made 27 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $538K in 2020 to $710K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $540K, with an average award of $88K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$77K
Largest Grant
$363K
Based on 7 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.
Helen M Harrison Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, IA, IN.
Helen M Harrison Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2.4M across 27 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $88K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $540K.
Helen M Harrison Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helen M Harrison Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Kratzer | DIRECTOR | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Tim Carroll | DIRECTOR | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Katherine Burno | DIRECTOR | $18K | $0 | $18K |
| Philip Burno | DIRECTOR | $18K | $0 | $18K |
Total Giving
$947K
Total Assets
$14.6M
Fair Market Value
$15.8M
Net Worth
$14.6M
Grants Paid
$710K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.8M
Distribution Amount
$739K
Total: $13.1M
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$88K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary'S CollegeUNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | Notre Dame, IN | $20K | 2023 |
| Various Contributions Under 25000 Per Log (Attached)UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $540K | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Library FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Wahl'S Research FundUNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | Iowa City, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago Library SocietyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Newberry LibraryCONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| WfmtUNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Varous Contributions Under 25000 Per Log (Attached)UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $363K | 2020 |
| Ukranian Diabetes ProjectUNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | Santa Rosa, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryUNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2020 |