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The Harris Family Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Marilyn Harris. It holds total assets of $372K. Annual income is reported at $77K. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado and Nebraska. According to available records, The Harris Family Charitable Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $105K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $31K and $42K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $42K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $19K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Nebraska, Georgia, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$17K
Based on 5 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.
The Harris Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, NE, GA.
The Harris Family Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $105K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $19K.
The Harris Family Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Harris Family Charitable Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily E Wiswesser | ADVISORY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew C Harris | ADVISORY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy Harris | ADVISORY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Theodore A Harris | ADVISORY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilyn Harris | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Harris | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$36K
Total Assets
$394K
Fair Market Value
$575K
Net Worth
$385K
Grants Paid
$31K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$21K
Distribution Amount
$27K
Total: $383K
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$105K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyAID TO COMMUNITY | Kennesaw, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| Colorado Model Railroad MuseumAID TO COMMUNITY | Greeley, CO | $19K | 2023 |
| Denver Art MuseumAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $6K | 2023 |
| Wild Animal SanctuaryAID TO COMMUNITY | Keenesburg, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Denver Botanic GardensAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| St Anne'S Episcopal SchoolAID TO COMMUNITY | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Mourning HopeAID TO COMMUNITY | Lincoln, NE | $10K | 2022 |
| Cedars HomeAID TO COMMUNITY | Lincoln, NE | $3K | 2022 |
| Lincoln Children'S ZooAid to Community | Lincoln, NE | $3K | 2021 |
| Denver KidsAid to Community | Denver, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| Children'S Of AlabamaAid to Community | Birmingham, AL | $1K | 2021 |
| Hill Spring AcademyAid to Community | Colorado Springs, CO | $500 | 2021 |