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The Irving Harris Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1947. It holds total assets of $143.4M. Annual income is reported at $67.1M. Total assets have decreased from $256.7M in 2011 to $143.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 15 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, The Irving Harris Foundation has made 884 grants totaling $54.5M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $20.4M in 2020 to $13.6M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $20.6M distributed across 328 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $3.3M, with an average award of $62K. The foundation has supported 385 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, North Carolina, New York, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 33 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$60K
Largest Grant
$1.3M
Based on 337 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 Irving Harris Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 884 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NC, NY.
The Irving Harris Foundation has distributed a total of $54.5M across 884 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $62K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $3.3M.
The Irving Harris Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Irving Harris Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 33 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Glink | SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $430K | $82K | $512K |
| Joan Harris | MEMBER/PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $100K | $33K | $133K |
| David Harris | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Meyer | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Polsky | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Polsky | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alicia Lieberman | CHAIR/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eric Reeves | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aaliyah Samuel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Yavilah Mccoy | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Thissen | DIRECTOR/CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paula Wolff | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Meyer | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ben Harris | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Walter Gilliam | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$143.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$131.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
884
Total Giving
$54.5M
Average Grant
$62K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
385
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Theater For Music And DanceHARRIS THEATER MAINSTAGE PRESENTS SPONSORSHIP | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago - Harris School Of Public Policy StudiesHARRIS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY SUPPORT FOR STRENGTHENING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION | Chicago, IL | $400K | 2023 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation5-YEAR GRANT FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $400K | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago - Arts Public LifeARTS + PUBLIC LIFE FOR THE ARTS LAWN | Chicago, IL | $333K | 2023 |
| Start EarlyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND ILLINOIS POLICY TEAM WORK | Chicago, IL | $300K | 2023 |
| TsneBUILD INITIATIVE - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND INCLUDING ILLINOIS EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS-BUILDING WORK AND MAXIMIZING FEDERAL INITIATIVES WITH $250,000 FOR 2023 AND $200,000 FOR 2024 | Boston, MA | $250K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Early SuccessEARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY AND STATE POLICY WORK | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| The Regents Of The University Of California - Ctrp - PdnCHILD TRAUMA RESEARCH PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $225K | 2023 |
| Juilliard SchoolTHE JUILLIARD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Zero To Three Nat'L Ctr For Infants Toddlers & FamiliesLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Neo PhilanthropyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CIVITAS PUBLIC AFFAIRS' NORTH STAR PROJECT, FOR WHICH NEO PHILANTHROPY SERVES AS FISCAL SPONSOR. | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Healthconnect OneGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND $350,000 FOR FY23 AND $325,000 FOR FY24 | Chicago, IL | $188K | 2023 |
| Start Early - First Five Years FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $175K | 2023 |
| Erikson InstituteHARRIS EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS WITH $150,000 FOR FY23, $100,000 FOR FY24, AND $100,000 FOR FY25 | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2023 |
| Community ChangeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND BIPOC GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH $150,000 IN YEAR 1, $100,000 IN YEAR 2 AND $100,000 IN YEAR 3 | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Seattle FoundationMATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH EQUITY FUND | Seattle, WA | $150K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of I D CINTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD THERAPY AT IDC HERZLIA. | New York, NY | $145K | 2023 |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation - PdnTRAINING PROGRAMS OF THE DEPT OF PEDIATRICS & DIV OF DEV & BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS | Boston, MA | $135K | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation - PdnHARRIS PROGRAMS AT THE INSTITUTE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT | Minneapolis, MN | $130K | 2023 |
| Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund - PdnINSTITUTE OF INFANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH | New Orleans, LA | $125K | 2023 |
| Bar-Ilan University Of Israel - PdnTHE HARRIS PROGRAM AT BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY | New York, NY | $120K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Hebrew University IncINFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH ADVANCED DEGREE AT AFHU'S PAUL BAERWALD SCHOOL | Jerusalem, IL | $120K | 2023 |
| The Century Foundation IncCENTERING BLACK WOMEN POLICY LEADERS IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH AND ENHANCING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR ABORTION, DOULA AND MIDWIFERY CARE | New York, NY | $115K | 2023 |
| Jewish Board Of Family And Children'S ServicesJBFCS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $105K | 2023 |
| Florida State University - PdnHARRIS INSTITUTE FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH | Tallahassee, FL | $105K | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital & Research Center At Oakland Dba Ucsf Benioff ChildrensIRVING B. HARRIS INFANT MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAM | Oakland, CA | $105K | 2023 |
| Southwest Human DevelopmentHARRIS INSTITUTE | Phoenix, AZ | $105K | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation Inc - PdnIRVING HARRIS PROGRAM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND INFANT MENTAL HEALTH | Denver, CO | $105K | 2023 |
| Lsu Health Foundation New Orleans - PdnHARRIS CENTER FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH | New Orleans, LA | $105K | 2023 |
| Family Values At Work - A Multi-State ConsortiumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Fathers Families And Healthy CommunitiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationGENERAL OPERATING TO THE HEALTHY DEMOCRACY FUND | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Groundswell FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For American ProgressEARLY CHILDHOOD POLICY | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| National Center For Youth LawSTOPPING INSTITUTIONAL HARM AND SUPPORTING PARENT AND INFANT MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH ALTERNATIVES TO FAMILY POLICING: ABOLITION STUDY AND INNOVATION - A COLLABORATION WITH IRVING HARRIS FOUNDATION | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| La Cocina IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| New Venture FundALL ABOVE ALL - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Ballot Initiative Strategy Center FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| National Black Child Development InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Silver Spring, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Beaverton, OR | $90K | 2023 |
| Urge - Unite For Reproductive And Gender EqualityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $90K | 2023 |
| Yale University - Child Study Center - PdnPROVENCE-HARRIS INFANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM | New Haven, CT | $85K | 2023 |
| National Women'S Law CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $80K | 2023 |
| Mothering JusticeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Detroit, MI | $75K | 2023 |