Harris Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harris Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $362,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$362,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $399,000 the year before.
69% of its 2024 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 | $399,000 | 8 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $362,500 | 15 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Harris Family Charitable Foundation 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 Harris Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $160,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $112,500 |
| California | 3 | $80,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Cabos Childrens Foundation | Los Cabos Crit and Children's Campus Project | $100,000 |
| University of Redlands | Bulldog Summer Trek Fund | $50,000 |
| Rite of Passage Journeys | Programs Scholarship Fund | $44,000 |
| Asian Counseling and Referral Service | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Alternative Peer Groups | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| University of Redlands | DEI Training Fund | $25,000 |
| Theresidency | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Los Cabos Childrens Foundation | Live Auction Fund | $12,500 |
| Northwest Wine Benefit Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Querencia Foundation | Los Cabos Children's Foundation | $10,000 |
| Villagereach | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | Village Reach Immunization Equity Fund | $5,000 |
| World Affairs Council | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Friends of Seattle Waterfront | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jayme H Canfield
- Rebekah Harris
- Robert M Harris Jr
Questions people ask
Does Harris Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harris Family Charitable Foundation give?
$362,500 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Harris Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jayme H Canfield (VP), Rebekah Harris (VP) and Robert M Harris Jr (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Harris Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.