Tamara L Harris Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tamara L Harris Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$270,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $190,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $255,000 | 3 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 7 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $270,000 | 7 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Tamara L Harris Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Tamara L Harris Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $110,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership Inc | Charitable contribution - to support economic development through entrepreneurship. | $100,000 |
| Griffith Observatory Foundation | Charitable contribution - to support & promote the griffith observatory. | $40,000 |
| Florida International University Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution - to encourage, solicit, receive, and administer gifts and bequests of property and funds for scientific, educational, and charitable purposes for fiu and its objectives. | $35,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art Inc | Charitable contribution - to make contemporary art accessible to diverse audiences- especially underserved populations by exploring the art of our time and its relationship to a broader cultural context. | $30,000 |
| California State University Northridge Foundation | Charitable contribution - to support and enhance the vision, mission, and values of california state university, northridge. | $30,000 |
| Corporate Counsel Women of Color Inc | Charitable contribution - to promote and advance the professional development of minority women in the legal profession. | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Charitable contribution - to perform, present, and promote music in its many varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a large & diverse audience. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tamara L Harris
- Susan Penn
- Paige Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Tamara L Harris Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tamara L Harris Foundation Inc give?
$270,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Tamara L Harris Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Tamara L Harris (Trustee, President, and Treasurer), Susan Penn (Trustee) and Paige Robinson (Trustee and Secretary).
What does Tamara L Harris Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.