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Mort & Brigitte Harris Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Morton E Harris. It holds total assets of $921K. Annual income is reported at $616K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2010 to $921K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2024. According to available records, Mort & Brigitte Harris Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $29.3M, with a median grant of $2.2M. Annual giving has grown from $1K in 2020 to $29.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $5M, with an average award of $2.4M. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Mort & Brigitte Harris Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, DC.
Mort & Brigitte Harris Foundation has distributed a total of $29.3M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $2.2M, with an average of $2.4M. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $5M.
Mort & Brigitte Harris Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mort & Brigitte Harris Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Becker | PRESIDENT/TR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stuart L Harris | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Doreen Vitti | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$921K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$921K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$29.3M
Average Grant
$2.4M
Median Grant
$2.2M
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$5M
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Symphony OrchestraMUSIC AND THE ARTS | Detroit, MI | $5M | 2022 |
| Detroit Institure Of ArtARTS | Detroit, MI | $5M | 2022 |
| The Henry Ford MuseumEDUCATIONAL | Dearborn, MI | $3M | 2022 |
| Detroit River FrontBEAUTIFICATION | Detroit, MI | $1.4M | 2022 |
| Carl Levin CenterEDUCATION | Detroit, MI | $250K | 2022 |
| Jewish FederationRELIGIOUS | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $1K | 2020 |
| Army Historical FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Washington Dc, DC | $300 | 2020 |