Harris Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Harris Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sun Valley, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $78,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $17,000. 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$78,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $79,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,000 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $78,500 | 12 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
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 Harris Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 7 | $29,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $17,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $17,000 |
| New York | 2 | $9,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | General | $17,000 |
| Park City Education Foundation | General | $17,000 |
| Hunger Coalition | General | $10,000 |
| Mountain Humane | General | $6,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General | $6,000 |
| National Deer Association | General | $5,500 |
| Farwise | General | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer | General | $3,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $3,500 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | General | $3,000 |
| Men's Second Chance Living | General | $1,000 |
| Senior Connection | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott M Harris
- Anna-Karin Charlotta Harris
- Amanda Harris Withington
- Spencer F Harris
- Maxwell S Harris
Questions people ask
Does Harris Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harris Foundation Inc give?
$78,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs Harris Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott M Harris (President, D), Anna-Karin Charlotta Harris (Secretary/Tr), Amanda Harris Withington (V.P. & Direc) and Spencer F Harris (V.P. & Direc) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Harris Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and health.