L3HARRIS Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
L3HARRIS Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Melbourne, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 208 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $334,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants208
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$334,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
61% 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 | $2.5 million | 197 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 208 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
L3HARRIS 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 L3HARRIS Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 25 | $485,700 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $336,500 |
| New York | 37 | $302,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $264,500 |
| Texas | 21 | $250,350 |
| Indiana | 6 | $139,500 |
| Virginia | 9 | $139,300 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $130,000 |
| California | 20 | $110,295 |
| Colorado | 6 | $104,431 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inroads Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $334,000 |
| Villanova University | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $200,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Northwest Arkansas Council Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| University of Maryland Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $90,000 |
| Purdue Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $80,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $71,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $70,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $70,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $70,000 |
| Ucf Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $70,000 |
| University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $70,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $70,000 |
| University of Utah | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $70,000 |
| Brevard Schools Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $55,500 |
| United Way of Brevard | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $55,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $52,500 |
| Air and Space Forces Association | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| American Corporate Partners | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Project Lead the Way | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Space Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Project Helping | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $45,931 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $35,000 |
| Young Black and Lit | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $35,000 |
| Full Circle Home | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $32,300 |
| Fsu Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $32,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| The Trustees of Stevens Institute of Technology | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| Trustees of University of Pennsylvania | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| University of Alabama Huntsville | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| Operation Gratitude | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $26,645 |
| National Center for Advanced Technology (Rocketry Challenge) | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Rochester Community Robotics | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $24,600 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $24,550 |
| Famu Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $18,000 |
| Veterans Outreach Center | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $17,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mel Rakita As of 112024
- Carmen Robertson Thru 112024
- Ken Bedingfield
- Christoph Feddersen As of 082024
- Scott Mikuen Thru 082024
Questions people ask
Does L3HARRIS Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does L3HARRIS Foundation Inc give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 208 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs L3HARRIS Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mel Rakita As of 112024 (President), Carmen Robertson Thru 112024 (President), Ken Bedingfield (Treasurer) and Christoph Feddersen As of 082024 (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does L3HARRIS Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and human services.