Harris Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bozeman, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$290,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $310,129 the year before.
7% 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 | $300,000 | 16 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $310,129 | 18 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $290,000 | 17 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
Harris Family 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $84,000 |
| Oregon | 7 | $65,000 |
| California | 3 | $41,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman Field School | Contribution to General Fund | $100,000 |
| Individual | Contribution to General Fund | $25,000 |
| Care for Real | Contribution to General Fund | $25,000 |
| Occidental College | Contribution to General Fund | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Contribution to General Fund | $20,000 |
| Field Museum | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| KairosPDX | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Pomona College | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | Contribution to General Fund | $9,000 |
| Immigrant Refugee Community Org | Contribution to General Fund | $7,500 |
| Chinese Cultural Museum | Contribution to General Fund | $6,000 |
| Care | Contribution to General Fund | $5,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Contribution to General Fund | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Portland | Contribution to General Fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew L Harris
Questions people ask
Does Harris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harris Family Foundation give?
$290,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harris Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew L Harris (Foundation Mgr.).
What does Harris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.