St and Margaret D Harris Foundation
Preselected recipients only
St and Margaret D Harris Foundation is a private foundation in Brookhaven, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $935,725 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $99,999. 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$935,725
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$99,999
- Assets$23.9 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $512,568 the year before.
62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $103,456 | 14 | $13.7 million |
| 2022 | $501,223 | 39 | $10.7 million |
| 2023 | $615,133 | 33 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $512,568 | 37 | $22.8 million |
| 2025 | $935,725 | 45 | $23.9 million |
How to apply
St and Margaret D Harris 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 St and Margaret D Harris Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 33 | $626,498 |
| Indiana | 1 | $69,227 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $53,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $39,387 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $34,706 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $30,969 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,025 |
| New York | 1 | $10,124 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,489 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | Scholarship grant for higher education | $99,999 |
| University of Notre Dame | Scholarship grant for higher education | $69,227 |
| Boston College | Scholarship grant for higher education | $52,100 |
| East Cobb Baptist Church | To provide funding for operations | $50,000 |
| Georgetown University | Scholarship grant for higher education | $50,000 |
| Collective Learning Academy | Scholarship grant for higher education | $49,636 |
| Auburn University | Scholarship grant for higher education | $39,387 |
| Marquette University | Scholarship grant for higher education | $34,706 |
| Georgia Department of Family and Children Services | To provide funding for operations | $30,000 |
| College of Charleston | Scholarship grant for higher education | $29,769 |
| Berman Center | To provide funding for operations | $27,750 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | To provide funding for operations | $25,000 |
| Georgia Mountain Food Bank | To provide support for operations | $25,000 |
| Murphy-Harpst Children's Center Inc | To provide funding for operations | $25,000 |
| We Care Hall County | To provide funding for operations | $25,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | To provide funding for operations | $25,000 |
| Clubhouse Atlatna Inc | To provide funding for operations | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | To provide funding for operations | $20,025 |
| Sunshine on A Ranney Day | To provide funding for operations | $20,000 |
| University of Georgia | Scholarship grant for higher education | $15,158 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta | To provide funding for operations | $15,000 |
| The Atlanta Women's Foundation | To provide funding for operations | $15,000 |
| Dress for Success Atlanta | To provide funding for operations | $15,000 |
| Brenau University | Scholarship grant for higher education | $14,839 |
| Blessing Bags of Warmth | To provide funding for operations | $12,000 |
| Columbia University | Scholarship grant for higher education | $10,124 |
| Atlanta Casa | To provide funding for operations | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Hall County | To provide funding for operations | $10,000 |
| Lady T'S Homeless Ministry | To provide funding for operations | $10,000 |
| Moving in the Spirit | To provide funding for operations | $10,000 |
| Raising Expectations | To provide funding for operations | $10,000 |
| The Boyce L Ansley School | To provide funding for operations | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Children's Shelter | To provide funding for operations | $10,000 |
| International Women's House | To provide funding for operations | $10,000 |
| The Study Hall | To provide funding for operations | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities | To provide funding for operations | $10,000 |
| Songs for Kids Foundation | To provide funding for operations | $5,000 |
| Hugs for Harrison | To provide funding for operations | $5,000 |
| Three Rivers Fund Raising | To provide funding for operations | $1,489 |
| Trident Technical College | Scholarship grant for higher education | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Erin Sjostrom
- Pamela Harris Bilyeu
- Eli Powell Niepoky
Questions people ask
Does St and Margaret D Harris Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does St and Margaret D Harris Foundation give?
$935,725 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs St and Margaret D Harris Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Erin Sjostrom (President/Director), Pamela Harris Bilyeu (Director) and Eli Powell Niepoky (Secretary).
What does St and Margaret D Harris Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.