Harrison Foundation
Accepts applications
Harrison Foundation is a private foundation in Fairfax, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $36,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$206,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,300 the year before.
52% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,300 | 20 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $155,300 | 23 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $206,500 | 23 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Harrison Foundation PO Box 141, Fairfax, CA 94978 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 444-6846 |
| What to submit | Letter form and provide copy of IRS tax exempt determination letter. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions |
What Harrison Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 8 | $85,500 |
| California | 7 | $56,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $46,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Precious Project Inc | Unrestricted gift - $30k, sponsorship - $6k | $36,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Maine | Unrestricted gift - $2.5k, $30k join maine | $32,500 |
| Mountain Play | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Forest Society of Maine | Annual fund and magalloway project | $27,500 |
| Direct Relief | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Americares | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Buck Center for Research on Aging | Innovation fund | $5,000 |
| Doctor's Without Borders | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Gilmore | Martha j. Harrison piano education fund | $5,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Marin | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Lakes Environmental Assoication | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Loon Echo Land Trust | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Maine Tree Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| University of New England | Barbara hazard student emergency fund | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation | Invest in maine fund | $2,500 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Wellesley College Students' Aid Society | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Norman Bird Sancturary Trust | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Yes the Ross Valley School Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn Harrison
- Barbara Hazard
- Martha Ann Langston
- David Langston
Questions people ask
Does Harrison Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harrison Foundation give?
$206,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harrison Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynn Harrison (President and Treasurer), Barbara Hazard (Secretary), Martha Ann Langston (Director) and David Langston (Executive Director).
What does Harrison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and science and research.